Written by Mrs Amanda McCosker - College Chaplain

Chaplain's Corner

We have officially passed the halfway mark of the term, and what a busy first half it’s been! I hope all our new students have settled well, making friends and enjoying the new things they are learning.

Year 7 and 8 Retreat

Over the last few weeks, many of our students have had the opportunity to participate in some engaging and exciting activities. Our Year 7 and 8 cohort enjoyed valuable sessions led by UPP (Unleashing Personal Potential) and Mr Donnelly,  discussing growth mindsets, during their retreat. They reflected on how they can light the lantern within themselves and the kind of person they aspire to be by Year 12. The feedback from these sessions has been overwhelmingly positive, and I hope everyone took something meaningful away from these experiences.

Shrove Tuesday

This week, I was fortunate to have some enthusiastic senior volunteers help make our house-coloured pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. A big thanks to the seniors who generously gave their time and donned their aprons to help. It was a great surprise for the other students to come to school and find pancakes on offer at the breakfast table.

There are many more events and activities upcoming before the end of the term, so make sure you keep your ears out for those opportunities. Look after each other and stay safe in this wild weather.