"The banter amongst mates and the memories I will cherish forever".

I also asked them what they have learnt about themselves or valued more during this time. Typical responses included:

"It's pretty boring being stuck at home you can't go outside and meet with mates. I have learnt that you don't realise how much these opportunities mean until they are no longer available".

"I have learnt that there are bigger things in life and it's about going forward one step at a time and not rushing things".

How important connections are with people.

"I value the relationships that we have with others, even the relationships we believe to be small but when being deprived of our social life because of this time period it shows how we should value each other's presence more".

Our Year 12 teachers will be available for
P-S-T Interviews on the phone over the next two weeks. We are proud of the way that our teachers and Year 12 students have maintained exceptionally high levels of interaction and rigour in the learning, without foregoing the importance of mental, social and emotional wellbeing. P-S-T Interviews will be scheduled for other year levels later this term.

Rostrevor College is a place that encourages each one of our young men to be his best and make a difference to the wider world. The value of family, health, education and faith have been many of the key insights during this time. Whilst we continue to reassure our students how fortunate we are that Australia has done a very good job of controlling the spread, we all still have an important role to play in maintaining the safety of all. Thanks must go to all families for continuing to work with us, adjusting to the new routines we have implemented to keep us all safe during this time.

Herein lies the paradox of hope: it is the times when it is the hardest to find that we need it most. The boys sheer delight in re-joining our College community and applying themselves to their academic endeavours brings light to this. This vision of hope and optimism has been shared in abundance and is what makes us so grateful to work in partnership with you and your sons. Whilst "it almost feels like normal" we have learnt that normal at Rostrevor is an exceptional place to be.

Nicole Laube
Deputy Principal - Dean of Faculty (R-12)

He was appointed Bishop of Sale in December 2014, with his episcopal consecration in February 2015.  He holds a licentiate in sacred liturgy and sacramental theology from the Institut Catholique de Paris and is a member of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.

The primary role of any Bishop is to ensure that the work of Christ is carried out at the local level by caring for all the faithful entrusted to him in his particular diocese.  Often, the Bishop is referred to as the Chief Shepherd, since his ministry is modelled on that of Christ, the Good Shepherd.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge, said Bishop O'Regan has "shown himself to be a man of unusual gifts, one of which is his deep sense of pastoral care for the people entrusted to his care and another of which is his quirky sense of humour".

Feast of Mary Help of Christians

Mary Help of Christians has been the official patroness of Australia since 1844.  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians' lives, including their worship, the Australian Catholic Bishops have entrusted the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day this week.  The motion agreed to during the Bishops' plenary reads:

'The Australian Bishops entrust Australia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary under the title Our Lady Help of Christians, seeking her intercession for the safety of all our people especially in this time of COVID-19 pandemic'.

Please join in praying the prayer of entrustment: Prayer Card

Ric Sachse
APRIM