News in Brief
Important Dates to note
Friday 11th April 2025 - Pupil Free Day
All staff will be participating in a Spirituality Day.
No staff will be on-site on this day.
Monday 28th April 2025 - Pupil Free Day
Professional Development Day
Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Term 2 commences
Students - Term 2, first day
Save the Date - College Mass - Wednesday, 9th April
In Week 10 on Wednesday, we are celebrating Mass in the Hall from 9:10. We extend a warm welcome to families in our College community to share in this special event with us. As we are on the downhill run in Lent, journeying to the Resurrection of Christ at Easter, this could be a wonderful opportunity to engage in prayer with us. Prayer is one of the three pillars of Lent.
Easter Egg Raffle supported by students in FLINDERS and INNES
We are approaching the most egg-celent, most egg-citing day of the year. The Easter Egg Raffle will be drawn in Week 10, the last day of this school term!
This year, the raffle is being supported by Flinders and Innes houses, although all others are welcome to contribute to the prizes.
We still need more donations of chocolate eggs, bunnies and other Easter treats we can collect to make this year's raffle the best ever. Donations can be handed into the Flinders and Innes Leaders of Student Wellbeing
Tickets for the raffle are now on sale each day, outside the canteen. Tickets are 50c each or 3 for $1.
Please support Project Compassion and our fundraising efforts for Caritas Australia by donating eggs and buying tickets.
Easter Mass Times
Ubuntu African Choir Visit
The African Children's Choir Returns to Port Macquarie!
We are excited to welcome 14 Ugandan UBUNTU AFRICA friends to our College next term in Week 5.
Fourteen inspiring African Children's Choir graduates embark on an unforgettable eight-week tour along Australia’s eastern coast every two years. They raise vital funds for the education of underprivileged children in Uganda, and with each performance, they share their stories and vibrant culture.
These 14 young people are gifted singers, musicians and dancers who were part of the globally acclaimed African Children’s Choir. We actually hosted the children in 2015. These young people have freshly graduated from High School through the sponsorship of the African Children’s Choir and are ready to make a significant impact back in their villages in Uganda. As they gear up for university, they are excited to share with us how their dreams have been realised through this inspirational tour. Their Australian Tour is titled “Colour My World”.
Our Drumline and Choir will also be participating in a Masterclass workshop with the group while they are here which is very exciting.
Everyone has the opportunity to attend a concert at the Glasshouse on Thursday, 29th May, where they will bring a dynamic performance to our local community, featuring our College performers also.
Book your tickets now and be part of something truly special! Glasshouse Tickets
Billets Wanted – Host the Ubuntu African Choir
We are seeking expressions of interest from families willing to host members of the Ubuntu African Choir during their time in Port Macquarie.
Hosting Dates: Wednesday, 28th May – Saturday, 31st May (3 nights)
If you’re interested in this incredible opportunity, please register your interest today!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
ANZAC March Community Marches and Ceremonies 2025
On Thursday, 10th April, we will hold our College’s Anzac Day commemoration. We hold this special event on this, the last day of the term for students as a precursor to the community commemorations. We have a tradition at the College where we support three local community Commemorations. We typically have outstanding attendance from our students.
ANZAC Day (25th April) is the last Friday of the upcoming holidays.
The three marches and meeting places for our students are as follows:
- Port Macquarie - Thai House Restaurant (formerly Thai Tastic), corner Horton and William Streets 9:30 am
- Wauchope - RSL Club, Young Street at 10:15 am
- Laurieton - United Services Club, Seymour Street at 10:00 am
Dress - Please note that students are asked to wear their full "white" uniform and bring their College hat or cap. Shirts should be tucked for this occasion. Senior students are to wear the College tie. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle on the day. We ask that students remain for the duration of the ceremony.
If your child is able to join one of our school groups at one of the three venues, please complete this Google Form.
College Leadership Team
Mrs Tanya Daley - Principal
Mr Matthew Bushe - Assistant Principal, Mission
Mr Ian Lutton - Assistant Principal, Learning and Teaching
Mrs Jennifer Furney - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care