Missioning and Commissioning

We celebrated a special Missioning Mass with the Year 12 cohort, marking an important moment as we commissioned the 2025 Prefect Team. In this intimate gathering surrounded by their peers and families, our newly appointed leaders pledged to uphold the College values and serve with integrity, love, and compassion.

While this Mass was a smaller gathering due to necessary adjustments in response to the extreme heat, we look forward to coming together as a whole College community for an R-12 Mass later this term.

Please join us in wishing our Year 12s all the best this year and congratulating Orville and the 2025 Student Leadership Team!

Commissioning the Prefects at the Missioning Mass

Australia Reflects on a Historic Apology

February 13 marks the anniversary of the National Apology, delivered by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2008. Both he and Opposition Leader Dr Brendan Nelson acknowledged the suffering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as a result of past government policies, particularly the forced removal of children from their families.

A signed photo of this moment exists in three locations:

• Kevin Rudd's office in Washington
• Dr Brendan Nelson's office in London
• Mr Sean Carr's office at CBC (currently on display in the SC Front Office)

A Signed Photo of the National Apology in the Front Office

Saying sorry was an important step, but there is still more to do on our Nation's path to healing and reconciliation.

Saint Vincent De Paul Society

Junior and Senior students are called to register to be a part of the Mini Vinnies (Junior Campus) or the St Vincent De Paul Group (Senior Campus). Some exciting opportunities await for 2025 and we have received outstanding numbers in support already.

Year 10 Service Learning with Fred's Van

Living in the Edmund Rice Tradition

As part of Mr Carr’s Religious Education class, a panel of staff – Mr Schoenmakers, Mr Atkinson, Mr Alexander, Mr Callisto, and Br Ahern – shared their experiences as students in Edmund Rice schools across different locations. Their stories highlighted the shared values and Touchstones of an Edmund Rice Education Australia education and the lasting impact of this tradition.

Year 7s with staff discussing their experience as students at an EREA School

Interested in Altar Serving?

We have had a great response so far from students of our Junior and Senior campuses and look forward to announcing training for our new young leaders soon!

If you would like to be part of our building altar serving crew – whether you're experienced or brand new – this is a great opportunity to learn, grow in confidence and serve at our College Masses. You’ll be supported by experienced volunteers Dylan C and Jonathan B, along with Fr Matthew and Brother John.

If you're interested, let us know. You can send a message or come and see one of us.

Community Masses – Every Wednesday at 8am

A reminder that you can join us for our weekly Community Mass every Wednesday at 8:00am in the Edmund Rice Chapel (Senior Campus). This short service finishes by 8:25 AM and is open to all students, staff, and families - no RSVP needed.

We had a wonderful service for our first, First Friday Mass in the in the Presentation of Mary Chapel (Junior Campus) last week. The next one is on Friday 7 March.

Mr Anthony Callisto
Director of Identity and Mission