This week sees the end of formal classes for Year 11 and 12 students this Thursday.  Students will have received formal notice of internal ratings from their teachers.  Formal farewell rituals for the Year 12s occur on Thursday evening for them and their families and on Friday for the student body as a whole.  Year 11 students may attend on Friday wearing their academic uniform and must be seated with their Homerooms no later than 11:50 am.  They must sign in and out at the Caritas reception.

Next week, on Wednesday 3 November at 3:30 pm we will be holding our annual Memorial Mass for the souls of those students who died while enrolled at the College.  This is open to anyone who wishes to attend, but please let us know if you are joining us to ensure that we can comply with Covid social distancing requirements.  On arrival, please go directly to Jubilee Chapel (via the external pathway).  There will be a capability to sign in at the Chapel.

I'm looking forward to 2022 when, hopefully, we can return to some semblance of ordinary and Covid requirements will not impose the restrictions on us that we've complied with over the last (nearly) 20 months.  I am encouraged by the vaccination rates that see Tasmania well on the way to achieving 90% double vaccinations with the benefits that this has for keeping us well and minimising the burden on a medical system that has long been under strain.  The Department of Health has provided a list of locations that are providing vaccinations in our region and you can find it in this publication.

Many people don't recognise that Halloween has a link to the Christian Feast days of All Saints and All Souls.  The three days occur consecutively on October 31, November 1 and November 2, respectively.  "Halloween" means "All Hallows Eve" and All Saints Day is also known as "All Hallows Day", (where "Hallow" means "Saint").  On All Saints Day, we celebrate all those who are in Heaven whom we know of.  All Souls Day celebrates those who are saints, ie they are in Heaven, but this has not been made known.  This allows me, for example, to pray to those loved ones of mine who have died and whom I know are in Heaven ... and I call on them to hear my prayers as much as I do St Mary MacKillop or St Anthony (my family's favourite saints).  Thus Halloween sees costumes representing lost souls who have not lived a life that would see them be saints.

We recently welcomed a new admin staff member to the Caritas office.  Next time you are in the office, please say hello to Rebecca (Bec) Fraser.

Stay safe, keep happy and I will keep us in my prayers (to some very special saints).

Frank Pisano

The College Trivia Night was a huge success raising over $1,100 for the Warrawee Women's Shelter!   A fun, informative and entertaining night was enjoyed by all.  Thanks to our talented SRC students for organising and delivering such a fabulous event.  Well done to everyone involved!  

Thank you to all the participants and of course, our generous sponsors who kindly donated so many great prizes:

Bianca Jean, Red Grasshopper Pizza, Fourways Drycleaners, Hill Street Grocer, House of Anvers, Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Pots of Love, 7AD, Mackey's Royal Hotel, Pommy Paul's Supermarket, Spreyton IGA, Devonport Tenpin Bowl, Magical Balloons and the Duncan family 

Some of our Year 12 students enjoying their final week. 

Theme for today: "DRESS-UP LIKE A FARMER OR TRADIE".

For details: Upcoming Pilgrimage Opportunities

Here is the information for the first of the NW Twilight events. Entry closes on Sunday Night. There are two ways to enter,

You can enter each individual event as they open each week and pay each week, or

You can enter all 5 events and only pay for 4.

The choice is yours, but make sure you enter.

The twilight series are the perfect events to introduce new people to orienteering, they are fun, short runs for everyone and are suitable for all levels, from beginner to more experienced orienteer.

Anyone who has only participated in a schools program, and is coming to a Club event for the first time can enter for free. However they will need to register on the Orienteering Tasmania Website – link in the information, and email bissett@bigpond.net.au to let the organisers know extra maps are needed.

Details: Orienteering NW Twilight Event Information

Wonderful Science Summer school opportunity!

Are you interested in Science and have an enquiring mind? Finishing grade 10?

Well, the Summer 'Santos Science Experience' could be for you!

It's run over 3 days at Burnie, Launceston or Hobart UTAS Campuses from Dec 7-9th. You can apply for Rotary Sponsorship or pay your own way.

Click on the link below to the website for program details and applications! 

https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/when-where/tasmania

Mrs Hicks

The College's Senior students recently had the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by an onsite clinic. Students aged 12 and above are now eligible for the vaccine from either their GP, or participating pharmacy. Vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself, your family and friends, and your school against COVID-19.

Devonport Food and Wine – an initiative of the Devonport City Council

The final two weeks in October will be celebrating Spring through food, community, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Check the Devonport Food and Wine Website and Facebook page for further details