‘If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.’ -Paulo Coelho
Today was a celebration and thanksgiving, yet also a day of tearful farewells for the Year 13s as they left to begin their study leave. It also saw the school candle pass from our head boy and girl to our two youngest students, to be held safely until our opening Mass of 2017.
It was also a thanksgiving for the contribution to the College made by Mr Kevin Saunders, who has recently retired from his position as Religious Education teacher.
Today’s Thanksgiving Mass was a special occasion commemorating the achievements of our Year 13 leavers over their years at the College. As part of their final year, the class of 2016 wrote a new College prayer, which was prayed for the first time at the Mass.
During the Mass the College also recognised the unwavering commitment and dedication of Mr Saunders towards not only teaching Religious Education but also the growth of the special character of Sancta Maria College, his passion for the Peer Support programme, his editorship of the annual College Year Book, and most importantly, the News Centre team. These will not be forgotten.
And while Mr Saunders leaves his teaching role he hopes to maintain a working connection with the College through continuing to be involved in some of the above programmes.
Manvis Wong
