We hope you had a lovely Easter and that students had a restful break! As we begin this new term, we pause to give thanks for the life of Pope Francis – a shepherd of compassion who touched the hearts of many with his love, humility, and deep care for others and God’s creation. May he now rest in the peace of our loving Father.

Pope Francis

Embracing the Spirit of Edmund Rice

Next Wednesday, 7 May (Week 2, Term 2), we will celebrate the annual Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice.

It is a day in which we celebrate the life of the founder of our school and the order of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Rice, who provided schooling to uneducated young people, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. Edmund’s story is one of faith, courage and service, to which is foundational to our story at CBC and our Touchstones as an EREA College.

The day will commence with an adjusted timetable of lessons and learning activities before a walk to our local St Francis Xavier Cathedral for a whole school Mass celebration at midday. Upon returning to the College, campuses will follow an alternative schedule for lunch and the remainder of the day. Private buses will transport Reception to Year 3 students to and from the Cathedral.

As part of a fundraising effort for the day, students can pre-order an ‘Eddie Burger’ and fruit juice for lunch via the QKR App. Orders will be open until the close of Friday 2 May. The Canteen will continue to operate on the day.

Proceeds will go directly to the Edmund Rice Foundation, an aid organisation that supports sustainable community-based education programs in developing countries and projects for marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Australia.

All students are to wear full Winter Uniform for the day, with blazers to be worn to Mass for all students.

Blessed Edmund Rice 

Upcoming for Year 12 Students: The ‘Road Ahead’ Retreat

A reminder for all Year 12 students and families that in Week 4 this term, all Year 12s have their annual two-night retreat from Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd May.

All necessary information regarding the preparation requirements has been detailed in previous communications.

2024 Year 11 Retreat

Mr Anthony Callisto
Director of Identity and Mission