Blessed!  We are truly blessed with our College family, a community that supports and encourages each other.  This was on show this week at our College Awards Ceremony.  I am so proud of the resilience of our students, as the day really turned up the heat, and the breezes only blew occasionally, it was extremely hot in the MPC the students, parents and staff really enjoyed a big drink of water at the end.  All in attendance, listened, clapped and supported each other to celebrate the accomplishments of 2023.  We had so many families join us we were bursting at the seams and many joined us via the Facebook live stream to cheer from afar.  Those visiting our College from Toowoomba Catholic Schools and from external organisations were impressed with our students attention for the duration – it always great to hear this from others – it just confirms what we already know, that we are blessed to be a part of the #OLSCCFamily.  

Awards 2023 

The Awards Ceremony can be watched in full on the College Facebook page.  A full list of the recipients has been added to the Awards 2023 tab under the About Us heading.  We will also upload links to our photo galleries on our webpage once all the wonderful photos are downloaded.  The accomplishments of our students never ceases to amaze me, and their hard work was recognised today. A huge thanks to those who support our awards with prizes and awards: 

Dalby Rotary Club 

Australian Defence Force 

Matt Hughes Foundation 

Andrew McGahan family 

Madonna King 

Harvard Club of Australia 

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools 

TAFE Queensland  

Lions Club Dalby 

Western Downs Regional Council 

Mr Peter Mackie – Mary Barry Bursary  

Year 12 Graduation Mass  

On Friday 17 November Year 12 students will graduate from our College at their Graduation Mass at St Joseph’s Church.  The Mass commences at 10:00am.  Year 10 & Year 11 students will attend this mass in full formal uniform.  They will travel by bus to and from the church for this mass.  Community members are welcome to join us for this mass. 

Mini Vinnies Christmas Hampers 

Christmas can be a tough time financially for many in our community and we would like to help where we can.  Our Year 5 students are currently in the planning stages of the Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal.  The letter outlining the requested donations has been emailed home and uploaded to parent portal.  It outlines the donations we will be collecting to assist our local St Vincent de Paul Chapter.  If you know of a family that are in need of a hamper or assistance I can be contacted through the College office.   

Christmas Carols Thursday 30 November 6:00pm-8:00pm 

This year after feedback from families we have relocated our Christmas Carols to the Thursday evening in Week 9 of this term. Students will lead our community in an evening of Christmas Carols.  Battery powered candles and drinks will be available to purchase on the evening with funds raised going to Yes Arusha. All are welcome to join us to celebrate the end of the year and the Christmas season.  FACE will be running a pre-order BBQ at the Christmas Carols, so get your family and friends organised to enjoy a night off cooking and place your orders once flexi-schools opens 

College Uniform Requirements for upcoming events 

Students in Year 10/11 will attend the Graduation Mass on Friday 17 November to support the Year 12 students.  Students should attend full formal uniform with ties. 

Christmas Carols – just wear your best Christmas shirt, both students and their families and join in the Christmas Cheer. 

Date Claimer Term 4 

Year 12 Graduation Mass – Friday 17 November 10:00am at St Joseph’s Church  

College Christmas Carols – Thursday 30 November 6:00pm-8:00pm  

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education