As the end of the term and school year gets ever closer, we pause with Irish Blessing and consider all the times God has been with us this year. We thank those who God has placed in our lives to support us and we look forward to a well-earned break in a week’s time. 

May the road rise up to meet you. 

May the wind be always at your back. 

May the sun shine warm upon your face; 

The rains fall soft upon your fields 

And until we meet again, 

May God hold you  

In the palm of His Hand. 

ST VINCENT DE PAUL 

Each year, we as a College make every effort to support St Vincent De Paul in their challenge to help the needy in our community.  The focus for St Vincent De Paul this year is "supporting families”, who they feel are most in need at this time.  We are seeking donations of gift cards, day to day items, tinned food, as well as some traditional Christmas treats.  These could be items that are considered treats at Christmas or staples to fill a pantry.  To streamline your donations, we are asking each class to donate item as listed in the letters sent home last week.     

Even the smallest donation will make a huge difference to families doing it tough this Christmas.  Please place your donations under the giving tree in the College Office Foyer or in the box / basket in your child’s classroom by this Friday 30 November.  These donations will then be passed on to our local St Vincent de Paul Society at the College Christmas Fair on Sunday 2 December.  

WOOL DONATIONS 

Donations of 8 ply wool preferably dark colour but any colours welcome as being sought by the Catholic Community of Ipswich to knit and crocheted into blankets for the homeless.  If you have any unused wool you would like to donate please drop it into the College Office by the end of the term and Cate Brennan will organise delivery to the knitting group.   

Cate Brennan

Assistant Principal Mission