Holy Week Mass

On Monday morning, the school community came together for our Holy Week Mass where we took time to remember the last week of Jesus’ life. We had some of the OLSH Sisters join us along with several College Board members as well as parents and friends of the College.

Fr. Martin Tanti was our celebrant for the mass and as always, he provided much ‘food for thought’ as he led us in our Eucharistic celebration.

Ms. White and a talented group of student volunteers led us in a beautiful rendition of the Stations of the Cross which were intertwined with the reading of the Gospel.

Symbolic of these weeks of Lent and all we have tried to do “For All Future Generations,” our House Leaders brought forward our Project Compassion boxes as part of the offertory procession, reminding us of our call to be people who always work for justice and peace in our world.

The band and singers were just outstanding and certainly enlivened our celebration. A big ‘thank you’ to Ms. Renwick-Shaw who prepared our ‘Spirit and Song’ choir so beautifully.

Ms Megan Donohue
Deputy Principal Faith and Mission

Lenten Appeal total

At the start of our final week of the Lenten Appeal, our fundraising total was $5,331. An enormous ‘thank you’ to all who have supported us in our Lenten Appeal. The monies raised will be split between Caritas and the work of the OLSH Sisters in Papua New Guinea.

Last week it was Hartzer House's turn to fundraise for our Lenten Appeal, with their annual sausage sizzle. They raised an amazing $1,766 from the sale of sausages, vegie burgers, drinks and zooper doopers. Thank you to our generous supporter Bakers Delight Southland for donating the bread for today's fundraiser.

Sweeney held their fundraising day on St Patricks Day. It was a day for wearing of the green, silly socks and even some Irish dancing. Sweeney raised funds for our Lenten Appeal selling lolly bags and taking gold coin donations from silly sock wearers.

Small ways to make a difference

Once a month, students spend a Tuesday afternoon baking muffins to be shared with the street community who access food and friendship at the St. Kilda food van. Our senior students assist with food distribution in St Kilda food van. This outreach program is one of the ways that we can connect with our local community and touch the hearts of others.

Issoudun students Jessica and Madeline shared their reflections on the muffin-baking activity. 

'Both of us really liked the motive and message tied with the activity. The muffins we baked go to the homeless and less fortunate. We always make note to acknowledge our privilege and because we are capable of helping out the less fortunate, we make the effort to take action whenever possible. It may have been small, but it was still a way that we could make a difference in the world and that is something we value very highly. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity and to be able to play a part in this project.' - Jessica and Madeline