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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Article by Mr. Michael Exton | Principal
Dear Saint Ignatius College Community Members,
Farewell to our Year 12 students
This week has been a significant one in the life of the College. We recognised, celebrated and farewelled our Year 12 students. Most will now prepare for VCE exams, others will commence jobs or apprenticeships, and some will take a break. It was great we could return to our traditional rituals with the considerable easing of the pandemic restrictions. We wanted to make this milestone very special for our senior students, their families, and our College Community.
For the first time this year, we gathered as a whole school under one roof for an assembly to farewell the Yr 12 students on Monday afternoon. This was an uplifting occasion that included speeches and musical items. The assembly concluded with a walk around the College by the Yr 12’s with the Yrs 7 to 11 students and staff cheering and clapping. A custom that has been established for some time now is the presentation of a gift to the College by the graduating class. I was delighted to receive, on behalf of the College, two bird baths (in College colours of red and blue) that will be placed in the ANZAC Memorial Garden.
Tuesday was the Yr 12s final school day - Celebration Day. I commend our students for how they participated in the day in a respectful, fun and happy way. Like most schools, we have worked with our students over the years to shift from a ‘muck up’ to a ‘celebration’ atmosphere. Well done to our senior area staff team and our students for working together to ensure the finish-up was positive and enjoyable.
On Tuesday evening, Yr 12 students, their families and staff gathered at our Multipurpose Centre for the formal Valete Mass and Graduation Ceremony. This was a very special and memorable large gathering of members of the College community to worship, pray for our graduating students, express gratitude and acknowledge this milestone for the Year 12s. In addition, each student was presented on stage and received a certificate. Our final gathering, the Valedictory Dinner, will be after the VCE exams for Yr 12 students, their families and staff at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, on the evening of Friday, 25 November 2022.
On behalf of the College community, I wish our Yr 12 students every blessing for their futures and thank them and their families for their contribution. I also express our gratitude to Ms Kristin Williamson (Yr 12 Coordinator) and her staff team for all they’ve done to support our senior students over the year, particularly during these final weeks for the Year 12’s.
Mosaic Evening – Thurs. 17th November 2022
Our College community end-of-year celebration occurs in mid-November. We call this evening ‘Mosaic’ because we endeavour to showcase many and varied pieces of student achievement from the year. We expect as many students and their families as possible attend this special College function at Costa Hall at Deakin University’s Waterfront campus. This gathering will provide the opportunity for parents and students to celebrate the part school has played in family life for another year and build a stronger sense of school community.
The date is Thursday, 17th November 2022. The Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
The evening will acknowledge and showcase student talents and achievements from a range of areas. As in previous years, tickets will not be required to attend. All you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members and family friends. In the meantime, please put this date in your diary to ensure you can attend. Students are expected to wear their school uniform with the blazer.
We have consistently received very positive feedback about Mosaic evenings over many years. This unique celebration evening, our seventeenth, builds a stronger school community and a sense of belonging and hopefully inspires all students to strive to make the most of the opportunities they have at the College. I ask our community to give this evening a priority when students, families, friends and staff of the College can come together to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of some and the contribution we all make to Saint Ignatius College.
Reminder about forthcoming student-free days
Students will not be attending school as follows:
Friday 21 October – Curriculum Day
Monday 31 October and Tuesday 1 November – Melbourne Cup/Mid-term break.
Best wishes for the next fortnight,
Michael Exton | Principal
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Our News // 21 October 2022
Article by Mr. Michael Exton | Principal
Dear Saint Ignatius College Community Members,
Farewell to our Year 12 students
This week has been a significant one in the life of the College. We recognised, celebrated and farewelled our Year 12 students. Most will now prepare for VCE exams, others will commence jobs or apprenticeships, and some will take a break. It was great we could return to our traditional rituals with the considerable easing of the pandemic restrictions. We wanted to make this milestone very special for our senior students, their families, and our College Community.
For the first time this year, we gathered as a whole school under one roof for an assembly to farewell the Yr 12 students on Monday afternoon. This was an uplifting occasion that included speeches and musical items. The assembly concluded with a walk around the College by the Yr 12’s with the Yrs 7 to 11 students and staff cheering and clapping. A custom that has been established for some time now is the presentation of a gift to the College by the graduating class. I was delighted to receive, on behalf of the College, two bird baths (in College colours of red and blue) that will be placed in the ANZAC Memorial Garden.
Tuesday was the Yr 12s final school day - Celebration Day. I commend our students for how they participated in the day in a respectful, fun and happy way. Like most schools, we have worked with our students over the years to shift from a ‘muck up’ to a ‘celebration’ atmosphere. Well done to our senior area staff team and our students for working together to ensure the finish-up was positive and enjoyable.
On Tuesday evening, Yr 12 students, their families and staff gathered at our Multipurpose Centre for the formal Valete Mass and Graduation Ceremony. This was a very special and memorable large gathering of members of the College community to worship, pray for our graduating students, express gratitude and acknowledge this milestone for the Year 12s. In addition, each student was presented on stage and received a certificate. Our final gathering, the Valedictory Dinner, will be after the VCE exams for Yr 12 students, their families and staff at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, on the evening of Friday, 25 November 2022.
On behalf of the College community, I wish our Yr 12 students every blessing for their futures and thank them and their families for their contribution. I also express our gratitude to Ms Kristin Williamson (Yr 12 Coordinator) and her staff team for all they’ve done to support our senior students over the year, particularly during these final weeks for the Year 12’s.
Mosaic Evening – Thurs. 17th November 2022
Our College community end-of-year celebration occurs in mid-November. We call this evening ‘Mosaic’ because we endeavour to showcase many and varied pieces of student achievement from the year. We expect as many students and their families as possible attend this special College function at Costa Hall at Deakin University’s Waterfront campus. This gathering will provide the opportunity for parents and students to celebrate the part school has played in family life for another year and build a stronger sense of school community.
The date is Thursday, 17th November 2022. The Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
The evening will acknowledge and showcase student talents and achievements from a range of areas. As in previous years, tickets will not be required to attend. All you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members and family friends. In the meantime, please put this date in your diary to ensure you can attend. Students are expected to wear their school uniform with the blazer.
We have consistently received very positive feedback about Mosaic evenings over many years. This unique celebration evening, our seventeenth, builds a stronger school community and a sense of belonging and hopefully inspires all students to strive to make the most of the opportunities they have at the College. I ask our community to give this evening a priority when students, families, friends and staff of the College can come together to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of some and the contribution we all make to Saint Ignatius College.
Reminder about forthcoming student-free days
Students will not be attending school as follows:
Friday 21 October – Curriculum Day
Monday 31 October and Tuesday 1 November – Melbourne Cup/Mid-term break.
Best wishes for the next fortnight,
Michael Exton | Principal
