Last day of Term 3 was celebrated with our Footy Colours Day.  Students were able to wear their AFL team colours or colours of their favourite sporting team from other codes or sports. It was a timely reminder of how important social and sporting connections can influence our family lives and enjoyment of sport. Worryingly, you will see how many Collingwoood supporters there are in our school community! I jest, of course, it was great to see how all the students and staff joined in singing the theme songs and high fiving each other as they paraded around in their teams.  Please enjoy some photos of the parade below.    

On Tuesday September 9, our Year 1/2 classes set off with teachers, staff and parents to the Melbourne Museum. It was a fun experience for them to travel as a group by train into the city. Our students were captivated by the towering dinosaur skeletons and the interactive displays. They loved exploring the exhibits, which brought their learning about insects, animals, and science to life in exciting and engaging ways. The visit provided a hands-on experience that made classroom learning more meaningful and memorable.    

On Friday 5th of September, we celebrated Father’s Day with a morning tea in the hall, followed by Mass at St Christopher’s Church.  It was wonderful to see dads, grandfathers and other father figures come together for a chat over a coffee/tea and then celebrate Mass sitting with their children. A special word of thanks to the Parents Association who supported the morning by serving the coffee, tea, and biscuits.  The PA also organised and coordinated our Father's Day stall, which was held last Tuesday.  We really appreciate the time and effort of all who contributed.  

Our Confirmation candidates had a moving and special evening last Friday, 29th of August at St Patrick's Cathedral. This sacrament was celebrated with a large congregation of family and friends in our magnificent cathedral. The Reverend Bishop Fr Thinh Xuan Nguyen confirmed the candidates. Congratulations to the 60 students from the three parishes of St Christopher's, Holy Xavier (inc Emmaus) and Holy Family. A special congratulations to our very own students: Brian Ho, Charlotte Archibald, Elisha Lai, Sophie Desperles, Athia Guo, Raphaella Reuben, Evana D Silva, David Dela Cruz, David Fernando, Mason de Jonk and Naomi Thomas from St Christopher's who prepared and engaged with the process to confirm their faith and further develop their spiritual growth within the Catholic tradition.