College Updates Term 3 Week 10 - 26 Sept 24

Reminders

19-20 December are both Pupil Free Days

These dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the College. Any changes will be advised to parents and carers via Schoolzine.

From Shane Giles Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of Term 3, I wish all families a restful term break. This week, we farewelled our Year 12 group from the College as their classes concluded. The celebrations were wonderful, filled with the excitements and friendships which become so focussed in this time. Students conducted themselves with absolute dignity, celebrating the time they had here. It was such a lovey thing to be part of as they showed throughout the week what it means to be part of the Lumen Community.

The week started with dress ups and fun, a staff and student lunch and CAPA Showcase Evening. Tuesday’s highlight was the Graduation Mass, and Wednesday was the family breakfast and Farewell Assembly. Please have a look at our Facebook page for the photos.

We come back next term to Summer Uniform. Year 11 commence their HSC courses, and we start the process to nominate our new student leaders and College Captains.

Enjoy the spring weather through the break, stay safe, and Be The Light of Christ.

From Antoinette Woods - Acting Assistant Principal

Staffing Changes

At the end of this term we say goodbye to Emma Hassan and Simone Hillyer.  Emma, a Lumen graduate herself, will be moving to Melbourne to continue inspiring young minds and Simone, our Fees Officer, is going to be working directly for Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn.  We wish them both the very best for their future and thank them for their dedication to our community.

Rod Fish and Kathy Wels will be taking Leave for all of Term 4 and Naomi Aigner is taking Leave for the first four weeks.

Alicia Kelly returns from Maternity Leave on Mondays and Fridays to share the wonderful Year 4K class with Lynda Wylie, who will teach the class Tues, Wed, Thurs.

In Term 4, there will be the following changes in staffing

HSIE Classroom Teacher for 2025. Position Description below. Applications close 13/10/2024.  Apply here !

Academic Insights Program (5-15 January) – Enrolments Now Open!

DOWNLOAD PROGRAM BROCHURE HERE

The 11-day summer school program at St Paul’s College (The University of Sydney) is accepting enrolments for the following areas of study:

• Medicine
• Engineering
• Veterinary Studies
• Psychology
• Business Management
• Creative Writing

The summer school in Sydney is a unique opportunity to experience living and studying in one of Australia’s most renowned universities. The program provides ambitious high-school students (aged 13-18) from around the world with an unrivalled university life and cultural experience. As well as meeting new friends and being involved in various activities, by being part of this program, you will benefit from expert teaching, blended with admissions sessions and essential skills development. Each subject area follows a specifically-designed summer school syllabus, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application.

For more details and enrolment: NIE Careers - Academic Insights

STEM Challenges series

This event series is an opportunity for high school and college students around the world to participate in fun and hands-on weekly challenges on a range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics.

Registration is essential and will stay open throughout the activity period. The challenges will run from 1 to 29 October 2024.

Register here!!

Little Red Riding Hood at Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre