This week we had the final farewell for the Class of 2022.  Beginning with their Graduation Mass, the students gathered for the Valedictory Dinner at the Devonport Country Club.  Again, their exceptional personal qualities were on display.  It is this enduring feature of their character that we are most proud of being able to have contributed to.  Like each of our graduating classes over the years, I note several who will study for professions such as medicine, law etc.  I also note that again we will have above-average numbers who will achieve the TCE.  However, whichever pathway they choose to follow, I know that the extra opportunities they have available as an SBSC student will assist them in being people with high levels of integrity and empathy.  Those who enter into an area where they can exert influence will do so with a strong ethical foundation that will assist them when hard decisions need to be taken.

One of the graduates could not join us for a very good reason.  The previous evening, Lachie Cowan was draft pick number 30 and flew off early Wednesday morning to join Carlton Football club.  We are very pleased with Lachie's success, and there are several passionate Carlton supporters on staff unable to wipe extra big smiles off their faces.  We wish him and the "navy blues" every success in 2023.

Next week the Year 10 students will kick off their final week of activities with a Careers Day on Monday, with the remainder of the week filled with a mixture of events designed to inform them as well as provide them with some joy.

Keep happy and stay safe.

Frank Pisano

A huge congratulations to our 2022 Year 12 Graduate, Lachie Cowan has been selected to join Carlton FC! Well done Lachie, the College community is wishing you all the best for your AFL career. 

Congratulations to our three basketball teams who represented the College competing at the High School State Championships in Launceston over the weekend. Our Year 9/10 Girls team defeated St Mary's College 56-31 to come away with the State Champion title. Well done to our two Year 7/8 Boys teams, who also did a fantastic job over the weekend.

The College Uniform Shop is extending its trading hours for back-to-school uniforms. The Uniform shop will be open from 8:00am - 7:00pm Thursday 8 December. Please book appointments online: https://www.midford.com.au/

Last night's Valedictory evening was the final event on our College calendar for our 2022 Year 12 Graduates. We began the evening with a beautiful Mass run by Father Steven at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Once the Graduates received their certificates and a blessing from all, we moved to the less formal part of the evening with a beautiful meal at the Devonport Country Club. The evening was a fantastic way to say our goodbyes and pass on well wishes to our outstanding 2022 Year 12 cohort.

Our SATIS Cricket team has spent the last two days in Launceston competing in the SATIS cricket T20 carnival.

Well done to grade 8 students Tyson Crawford who took 5-1 and Jade Doherty who top scored with 50 against Launceston Christian school.

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