Patron’s Day 2020

On Friday 28 August, we celebrated the feast day of Saint Augustine. We were not able to hold our usual gathering for Mass followed by a walkathon and picnic lunch at Clontarf. Instead we marked the day with an online liturgy via ZOOM which included messages from our staff and students, as well best wishes from our brother Augustinian school, Villanova College in Brisbane.

The special day of celebration also included the boys wearing mufti, a sausage sizzle and iceblocks for lunch and games held on the oval. Even though we honoured the day differently to other years, the occasion was still marked with meaning and joy.

Mission and Wellbeing update on Term 3 and 4 events

A reminder that we continue to monitor our school activities following NSW Health advice and recommendations. As such, please note the following changes to upcoming events:

• Year 5 Reflection Day - scheduled for Friday 11 September has been cancelled. This will be a normal school day for Year 5 students.
• Year 9 AWE for the remainder of Term 3. An alternative program incorporating Peer Support training, Reflection Day goals and other onsite activities will occur.
• Year 8 and 9 OEG Camps – scheduled for 16-18 September and 15-18 September respectively have both been cancelled. Normal school will proceed for both Year Groups during that week. Please note that College school fee balances will be adjusted accordingly.
• Senior Retreat – scheduled for 14-16 October (Term 4, Week 1) for Year 11 has been cancelled. We will endeavour to schedule an alternate arrangement for this important senior experience.
• Year 10 Camp – scheduled for Monday 23-Friday 27 November (Term 4, Week 7) is currently still planned to go ahead.

We appreciate your understanding of these changes and assure you that the spiritual and pastoral care of all boys will continue to be a priority.

Peter Nolan
Deputy Principal - Mission and Wellbeing