It is hard to believe that by the end of this week we will be halfway through Term 2! There is, however, still so much to look forward to this term. Some of our significant whole College upcoming events include:

• 6 June: Feast Day
• 17 and 18 June: Athletics Carnival (Minor & Major)

Thank you to our Parents/Carers, Staff and Students for completing the “Tell Them From Me" Survey. Your feedback from these surveys will help guide our College to plan for the future.

Year 10 TOPS & Pathways

Last Thursday, our Year 10 students participated in our innovative Tapping Our Potential (TOPS) day. Throughout this day, students attended specific career sessions and listened to invited guest speakers talk about a variety of career options. During the evening, Year 10 students, along with their parents, attended our Pathways Through Senior @ HSC and Careers Expo. This was an opportunity for our parents and students to engage with Senior Subject Teachers and universities, as well as a variety of experts in their field. We are grateful for the industry partnerships that Holy Spirit College has established over the years. 

Tomorrow, our Year 10 students and their parents/carers will attend a compulsory SET Plan mentoring interview. Our College has implemented the Year 10 Mentoring Day to support our students as they transition to Senior schooling. A special thanks to our 31 Mentoring Teachers who will provide support and guidance to our Year 10 students. This day would not be possible without their dedication and commitment to ensuring success for our Year 10 students as they transition to Senior.

These two days were possible thanks to the commitment and dedication of our staff and industry partnerships. Without their support, these days would not be as meaningful for our Year 10 students and parents.

A special thank you to Anne Miles - Assistant Principal (Curriculum), Matthew Baisden - Dean of Students (Year 10), Simone Eiser - Learning Pathways & Careers Program Leader, Ailene O’Brien - VET Coordinator, Samantha Flavell - Administration Officer (Curriculum), Louise Sheedy - Administration Officer (Events), Alex Molnar - Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team.

Year 11 Leadership Camp

Last week, our Year 11 cohort attended their Leadership Camp at Kinchant Dam Outdoor Education Centre. This camp experience provided our students with an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills and work together as a cohort. I am sure our Year 11 students and future leaders of our College enjoyed the opportunities and experiences that this outdoor leadership camp provided.

Thank you to the following staff who assisted and supported our Year 11 students:

Camp 1

Ashley Watson, Sandy McLellan, Jessica Davison, Kellie Devine, Lisa-Maree Doyle, Ken Fuller, Sam Harris, Marnie Lamb, Danielle MacGregor and Stuart Presley.

Camp 2

Ashley Watson, Adam Vanderlinde, Ian Ballantyne, Meagan Casey, Meredith Farquhar, Chris Kidd, Sandy Kidd, Andrea Morrow, Nathan Thompson and Christine Vanderlinden.

A big thank you to Ashley Watson - Dean of Students (Year 11) for coordinating the camp for our Year 11 students.

National Volunteer Week

Loving Father, You taught us the importance of service through the many examples set by your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the works of the Holy Spirit and the grace poured out by you, we thank the wonderful people who have volunteered their time at Holy Spirit College to enrich the lives of our Students and Staff. May you always care for our College volunteers and continue to bless them with their many gifts and talents. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Blessings,     

Alison Wales - Principal