Aranmore Catholic College: News & Events, June 2003

How do I begin to describe Sunday’s Centenary Mass and Luncheon? The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Barry Hickey and organized by Sister Kerry Willison, was a wonderful occasion. St Mary’s Church was filled to overflowing and there was a real sense of joy and achievement in the celebration. The Director of Catholic Education, Therese Temby, paid tribute to the work of the Sisters and Brothers as she welcomed us to the Mass. Music was provided by our students and our choir was augmented by some former students to provide a very strong and powerful sound which really set the mood for the occasion and encouraged the whole community to join in.

Following Mass there was an extraordinary buzz in the air as former students met each other and the crowd of over six hundred made its way to the marquee for lunch. It was a very festive and enjoyable occasion with a toast to the Sisters of Mercy proposed by Grenville Murray and a toast to the Christian Brothers proposed by Mary Noonan.


	Year 9 Bibbulmun Walk On Tuesday 10 June 24 students and 3 staff members set off on their challenge through part of the Bibbulmun Track. We were greeted with rain. As we reached the starting point about thirty kilometres east of Roleystone, the rain finally stopped and so began our adventure through the track heading towards Mundaring Weir. Each day after their walk, the students would help set up camp by collecting firewood, putting up tents and preparing for their evening meals. The evenings were most enjoyable in that we shared stories and things that happened during the day whilst sitting around the campfire. The nights were a new experience for many students. Few had camped out before or had slept under the stars. This is something they will talk about for many years. The campsites were located either well hidden in the bush or high upon the hills where views of the valleys beneath and the distant hills were breathtaking. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and behaved extremely well. For the students who participated, it was an opportunity to achieve something they may never get another chance to do again. A special thanks to Jean Aitken and Anthony Phillips for their assistance in making the walk a success.
	Year Eight Olympic Fencing The Year Eight Physical Education classes were given the chance to participate in Olympic Fencing during May and June 2003. The Western Australian Fencing Association conducted the classes in the College Hall. Fencing is just one of the amazing array of sports that Aranmore students are given a chance to try. And as you can see from the photo right, they certainly seem to have taken to Fencing.
	Centenary Mass & Luncheon How do I begin to describe Sunday’s Centenary Mass and Luncheon? The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Barry Hickey and organized by Sister Kerry Willison, was a wonderful occasion. St Mary’s Church was filled to overflowing and there was a real sense of joy and achievement in the celebration. The Director of Catholic Education, Therese Temby, paid tribute to the work of the Sisters and Brothers as she welcomed us to the Mass. Music was provided by our students and our choir was augmented by some former students to provide a very strong and powerful sound which really set the mood for the occasion and encouraged the whole community to join in. Following Mass there was an extraordinary buzz in the air as former students met each other and the crowd of over six hundred made its way to the marquee for lunch. It was a very festive and enjoyable occasion with a toast to the Sisters of Mercy proposed by Grenville Murray and a toast to the Christian Brothers proposed by Mary Noonan. Jim Elliott Principal More Centenary Events

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