This week our Year 9 students travelled to Ikara National Park to take part in their Rite Journey camp. The girls travelled to Ikara National Park on Wednesday and returned on Thursday, while the boys headed up for their overnight camp on Thursday and returned today.
Congratulations to all of the students from our parish and school community who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. It was wonderful to have Bishop Karol join us in celebrating the full initiation of our young people as members of the Church.
On the 15th of August the Year 11 cohort engaged in their Leadership Day at West Augusta Football Club. The day included a number of guest speakers and workshops, all focused on the theme of leadership. The group discussed what leadership means to them, preparing them to be leaders of our school in 2025.
The picnic tables at Rotary Park, have had a facelift thanks to a partnership between the Rotary Port Augusta, Caritas College and the Port Augusta City Council. Each of the three picnic tables features a unique artwork, drawing inspiration from Port Augusta and surrounds.
At the end of Term 1, our Year 12 students enjoyed being together at Spear Creek for their Year 12 Retreat. The two days away provided an opportunity to pause, reflect, and to connect with peers, creating memories that they will cherish in the years to come.
Yesterday, a number of students from Year 7 travelled to Port Pirie to celebrate the Chrism Mass.
Yesterday, our Year 5-12 student leaders and a number of staff members, attended a memorial service for Sr Mary Laurencia at her graveside at Stirling North Cemetery.
Thursday night saw some of our students and young parishioners celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This was a wonderful celebration, held at All Saints Church, with Fr Jim celebrating a liturgy before each child coming forward to receive this Sacrament. We keep these young people, and their families and faith friends, in our prayers at this time as they continue their initiation into full and active participation within the Church.
Last Friday we came together as a school community to celebrate our Mass of Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the successes and achievements of the 2023 year. Of course, there was a particular focus on our Year 12 students as they have now completed their schooling journey. We asked for God’s blessing on them as they step into a new phase of their life beyond school.
