Mission Update – Term 1 Week 9
As the term draws to a close and we approach Easter, students have engaged in meaningful opportunities to pause, reflect, and connect with their faith. In the lead-up to the final days, students participated in a guided Easter reflection, exploring the journey of Jesus through moments of pressure, failure, waiting, loyalty, and hope.
Students considered the story of Palm Sunday, reflecting on the pressures and expectations they face in their own lives, and the freedom that comes from trusting in God. The story of Peter’s denial invited them to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them, while the stillness of Holy Saturday encouraged patience and hope in times of uncertainty. Reflecting on Mary at the Cross, students explored courage, loyalty, and the importance of standing by those they care about.
Through these reflections, students were invited to consider how they can carry these lessons into their daily lives, acting with honesty, courage, and compassion, and living with hope for the future. These reflective practices not only deepened their understanding of Easter but also strengthened our shared Marist values of care, service, and faith.
This time is an important reminder for our whole community: Easter is a time of new beginnings, and even in challenging moments, God’s love invites us to live with courage, compassion, and hope. I hope that everyone has a safe, happy, and relaxing break.
Migrant Cross Visit
We are excited to announce that on Tuesday, 28 April, our College will be hosting the Migrant Jubilee Cross, a national pilgrimage cross travelling across Australia to celebrate and reflect on the journeys of migrants and refugees.
The Cross, crafted from Australian timber and set on a symbolic boat-shaped base, carries the stories of hope, courage, and faith. It includes relics of the Holy Family and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, reminding us of the resilience, compassion, and generosity that migrants bring to our communities. The boat and the Southern Cross engraved on it represent guidance, welcome, and safe passage, echoing the journey of all who seek a new life.
As part of its visit, we will celebrate with a Community Mass at 8.00am, where our students, staff, and families can reflect on the contributions of migrants and refugees and consider how we can live out the Gospel call to welcome ‘the stranger’ in our daily lives.
This is a unique opportunity for our College community to come together in prayer, reflection, and solidarity, and we warmly invite all families to join us.
If your family has a migrant story that you would be willing to share with our community, we would love to hear from you. Please email Jenni at communications@newman.wa.edu.au
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Mr Stuart McClorey
DIRECTOR OF MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY