As a school, we will never take the place of parents, however, we do have a
significant responsibility in helping these young men "cross the bridge of adolescence safely"
(as author, Celia Lashlie, would say).
Year 10 & 11 Liturgies, Course Evaluation
Day and Transition Day
Over the past two weeks we have celebrated our Year 10 and 11
Farewell Liturgies. 'Farewell' for two reasons; firstly, to the year's academic classes and secondly,
farewell to the young men who have made the courageous decision to leave the comfort of Rostrevor College
and commence their adult working lives. We wish them well.
Middle Years Christmas Liturgy
At our end of year liturgy, our Middle Years students were encouraged over the Christmas period
to be grateful for friendships, family and relatives and to be open to God's calling as they encounter
different experiences in their day to day lives, and the importance of having an open heart in order for
this to take place.
The Pope expressed in one of his Christmas homilies, "it isn't just
a temporal celebration or the memory of a beautiful (event); Christmas is more ... Christmas is an encounter!"
As we progress through the season of Advent, "we go by this road to meet the Lord", the Pope stated,
"we walk to meet him", to "encounter him with the heart, with life; encounter him alive, as He
is; encounter him with faith."
It has certainly been a very busy year for parents, teachers
and students. I can only hope that it has been a productive year for all.
I would like to thank
you for your support this year and wish you all a very happy and safe holiday.
May God bless
you and give you all a Christmas you can remember with affection.
Frank Ranaldo
Deputy
Principal
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