The action-packed itinerary takes the boys to Parliament House, The Australian War Memorial, The Australian Institute of Sport and the Questacon National Science and Technology Centre. In my opinion, it is an unmissable part of an Australian primary education; one that is filled with interesting learning activities that complement what the boys have been studying in class.

80th Anniversary of the College Chapel
While many contemporary students will readily identify the legacy of Brother Ignatius Mackey (Headmaster 1933-1938) with the Mackey building, only a few will have read the plaque on our Chapel that records it as a gift to the College from Brother Mackey.  As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the opening of the Chapel (4 June 1939), the following excerpt from Brother Bourke's book, 'The Rostrevor Story, 1923-1983' reveals much about the generosity of Brother Mackey and the importance of the Chapel in our daily lives.

The crowning achievement of Ignatius Leonard Mackey's reign was made possible through his own generosity.  His father had died and left in his Will a sum of £5,000 to his son, who then requested permission from his Order to devote this legacy to the replacement of the Old Chapel which had done fine service for 15 years, but had always been regarded as a temporary House of God until something more substantial could be provided.

The honour of being the first Old Scholar to be married in the new Chapel belongs to the popular Yorketown identity of other days, Joseph Honner Snr.  Joe and Ivy Limb were married on 20 June 1939, just two weeks after the blessing and opening of the Chapel.  Since that day Rostrevor has been very happy to welcome back for their weddings hundreds of old scholars for the important event in their lives which in a way puts a finishing touch to their education.

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Brian Schumacher
Principal