When George and Colleen Cook enrolled their twins, Anne-Maree and Carmel at St Columba's School back in 1974, they would never have envisaged that 45 years later they would have seen an unbroken commitment with the enrolment of their seven children and four grandchildren at St Columba's, St Mary's and now Our Lady of the Southern Cross College. Their middle son John (who commenced his journey in 1977) and wife Angela's four children have now completed their entire schooling at the College and today marks the graduation of youngest child, Laura and the end of 45 years of continuous enrolment for the Cook Family.

To mark this incredible milestone, George and Colleen have had a magnificent cross made which has been donated to the College and now takes pride of place on the wall at the Library entrance and is visible as you enter the College via the Plaza Walkway. This beautiful symbol was designed and handcrafted by John Cook with the assistance of Adam Luck and the result will be admired and appreciated for years to come. 

The cross was officially unveiled yesterday by George, Colleen and Laura in front of the crowd of Year 12 graduates, their families and staff at the conclusion of the Graduation Assembly. If you were not present and have not visited the College since the cross was put up, make sure you take a moment to come and admire this symbol particularly in the evening when the lighting behind gives it a new visual dimension. All would agree it is very impressive but more importantly, it recognises the commitment of the Cooks to our College and the community around it for an incredible 45 years

The College is immensely grateful to have been given such a significant memento from the Cook family but the most precious gift has been their commitment and dedication to all school activities, the students and staff over 45 years. We thank you.