Last week, we held our Annual General Meeting for our Parents and Friends Association. I am pleased to advise that Phil McEvoy (President) and Aleshia McEvoy (Secretary) are continuing in their current role. We thank them for their continued dedication and contribution to our College community. I am pleased to announce that Anton Mayer-Miller has volunteered to be our Treasurer for 2025. It is wonderful to welcome Anton to our P&F Executive Team. I look forward to working, in partnership, with our Parents and Friends Association this year.

College Board

Our College Board Annual General Meeting was also held last week.

On behalf of Holy Spirit College, I would like to thank the following Board Members for their continued service.

Camille Morris - 4 years

Valerie Paul - 3 years

Jackie Flanagan - 2 years

Claire Grandcourt - 2 years

Father Andrew Hogan - 2 years

Craig van de Kaa - 2 years

Cameron Wayman - 2 years

Phil McEvoy - 1 year

Amanda O’Brien - 1 year

We thank our Board Members for their time and commitment to Holy Spirit College.

At our Annual General Board Meeting we welcomed our College Leaders to the College Board. Elise P.G, Liam H and Rory F will attend meetings this year. Student voice is valued in our College and we look forward to the contributions our College Leaders will bring to our Board.

Lions Youth of the Year Public Speaking District Finals

Congratulations to Rory F for winning the District finals in Townsville on Saturday 15 March. The competition was tough with six very talented and outstanding students from North Queensland competing for the prestigious title. Rory won the overall competition and will now be competing at the State finals in Brisbane on 4 and 5 April.  This is a prestigious honour for Rory and we have every confidence in Rory representing all North Queensland Lions Clubs with respect and pride. On behalf of our Holy Spirit College community, I would like to wish Rory every success at the State final.  We hope you enjoy the opportunity and experience, Rory!

Swimming Carnival

Our Swimming Carnival was held on 14 March. It was a huge success with maximum participation by our students in attendance. Organising an event for our whole College takes an incredible amount of time and hard work. A very special thank you to Chris Newton (Sports Program Leader) for organising the swimming carnival and for providing an event for House Spirit at our College to shine. 

Year 7 in 2026 Information Evening

We look forward to welcoming new students and their families to our Year 7 in 2026 Information Evening on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. All interested parents/carers/students are welcome to attend this evening.

Pre-register for the event here.

Prayer

As we are now in the third week of Lent, traditionally a time for fasting or giving something up, I would like to share with you a positive prayer that encourages both fasting and feasting. 

The Fast Life

Fast from judging others;

Feast on Christ dwelling in them.

Fast from fear of illness;

Feast on the healing power of God.

Fast from words that pollute;

Feast on speech that purifies.

Fast from discontent;

Feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger;

Feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism;

Feast on hope.

Fast from negatives;

Feast on encouragement.

Fast from bitterness;

Feast on forgiveness.

Fast from self-concern;

Feast on compassion.

Fast from suspicion;

Feast on truth.

Fast from gossip;

Feast on purposeful silence.

Fast from problems that overwhelm;

Feast on prayer that sustains.

Fast from anxiety;

Feast on faith.

- Author Unknown

Blessings,     

Alison Wales - Principal