From the Principal

Celebrating the Hope Joy and Wonder of Catholic Schools

The month of May is an exciting time for Catholic schools as we open our doors to parents and visitors and open our schools to new enrolments for the next year.

We are so proud to be a part of the great system of schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. We are part of a family of 56 schools who are dedicated to the ideals of inclusion in an educational model that promotes partnerships between individuals, communities and governments based on the principles of equity, needs, access, social justice and religious freedom.

Indeed, I spent time today in a Religious Education class in which the students considered the impact of the Papal encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. The students were thoughtful and passionate about the ways that we can build a more just and peaceful world that moves beyond the limits of providing equality, and to the great cause of equity, then liberation of the human family. It was truly inspiring.

As we look to the next year groups of Kinder and Year 7 particularly, we focus on what makes Catholic schools distinctive in Catholic Schools Week. For more information, see the video message from Director Ross Fox - Click here

As part of Catholic Schools week, I went on a tour of the local radio station and visited with students of local school communities at Mumbulla school, St Pat’s Bega, and next week at St Joseph’s Bombala.

Our students shared something of their experiences as students at Lumen and told of their pride in belonging to this wonderful learning community. If you want to know more, please come along to our Open Day on May 24. Students will give tours of the College throughout the day, and I will be speaking with parents at an information session at 11:45. I hope you can come along.