College Updates Term 2 Week 3 - 15 May 2025

Reminders

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

Dear Colleagues

Welcome to Week 3 of term 2.

I do hope that this term has started well for each of you, our students, and their families.

On Friday morning we awoke to the news that the white smoke had risen out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the Cardinals had voted and that a new Pope had been chosen.  We are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Pope Leo XIV to lead our Church.

A Statement from Archbishop Christopher Prowse on the election of Pope Leo XVI is available, see attached.

I encourage you to read Archbishop Christopher’s statement on the occasion of the announcement of the 267th successor of St Peter.

Principals, I would be grateful if you could share the statement from Archbishop Christopher with the members of your school community.

Archbishop Christopher concludes his letter with:

We now enter a time of prayer as Pope Leo XIV prepared for his formal installation and begins his ministry as the Bishop of Rome. With gratitude for the legacy of Pope Francis, we move forward with confidence, trusting the Holy Spirit to lead us through this Jubilee pilgrimage of hope. I ask all the faithful to join me in prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he undertakes this God given mission.

Therefore, let us join together in offering our prayers for Pope Leo XIV.

With best wishes for the week ahead.

Warm regards

Pam Betts

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

12 May 2025

Dear Parents and Caregivers

We warmly invite you to join us for our upcoming Primary Assemblies for Term2, 2025, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student achievements and stay connected with our school community.

Our assemblies this term will take place on:

• Tuesday, 20th May (Week 4)
• Wednesday, 25th June (Week 9) 

Both assemblies will be held in the College Hall at 2:40pm.

Your presence means a great deal to the students. When parents and caregivers attend school events, it helps build a stronger home-school connection and shows children that their efforts are valued. It also fosters a shared sense of pride and belonging. 

We hope to see you there and thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. 

Warm regards

Cristal Dinwoodie

Primary Pastoral Coordinator & Year 5 Teacher

If you are keen to be a part of the 2025 Lumen Christi Snowsports team to compete at the ACT and Regional Snowsports championships to be held at Perisher Valley Resort from 22 – 25 July 2025, please email Mrs Hergenhan on megan.quarmby@cg.catholic.edu.au

Students are invited to register as an individual and in the teams events in ski and snowboard disciplines and can compete in the Giant Slalom, Skier/Boardercross, Moguls and Slopestyle events (Slopestyle is only open to secondary students). Competency in skiing or snowboarding is recommended and parents will be responsible for transporting their children to and from the event along with any associated entry fee and lift ticket costs.

Divisions

Division 1 - Yr 11 & 12

Division 2 - Yr 9 & 10

Division 3 - Yr 7 & 8

Division 4 - Yr 5 & 6

Division 5 - K to Yr 4 (Snowboard events are Div 5 only for K – Yr4)

Division 6 - K to Yr 2 (Alpine and Ski Cross only)

NSW Community Health will visit the College to provide Yr 7 vaccinations to students on 10 June 2025.

Please ensure consent for your child has been completed prior to the day. Consent for vaccinations is to be completed online via your Service NSW account, please see below flyer for further details. For parents who are unable to provide consent online, paper consent forms will be available at the Front Office.

We've put together a subject selection guide for parents, with simple tips to help you support your teens while they make a decision. For the parents guide information click here

NESA HSC Examination Provisions - for Yr 12 2025 

If students would like to apply, please contact Helen.Bigelow@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Link for information about Disability Provisions: