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Most popular names at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ 2016

What are the most popular names at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ? Can you guess? There are 929 students listed in the 2016 Yearbook. There are 490 different first names. There are an amazing 341 students who have first names shared with no other student. The most popular boys and girls names are:

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Year 8 camp - girls report

Camp was a great experience for all of us, leading us to the beginning of our Year 9 Rite Journey. For some students it was about overcoming fears, learning new things and having new experiences and for others it refreshed our minds, made us think differently and have time to reflect on our Empower program at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ.

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Huge last day House competition

On Friday 16 December, the final day of Term 4 2016, students will have assemblies, clean-up and an Advent Mass in the morning. Our Year 7-9 Student Representative Council, have designed an afternoon event and all students from Years 5-9 will be involved in a large game of House v House ‘Flags.’ ‘Flags’ is a strategic game, which requires teamwork, planning, as well as aerobic fitness and speed. The aim is to enter into another House’s area and capture their Flag. The game will be

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Year 7 2017 Orientation

On Wednesday 30 November, 120 fresh new 2017 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Year 7s embarked on Orientation Day. The morning started with an introduction by Ms Gilligan, detailing how this group will spend the next four years together and eventually be the Class of 2020. Although scary to think, some of the best memories these students will have in their lives will happen over the next few years together. Students undertook four key activities th

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Men's Day Breakfast 2016

On Thursday 10 November, the College celebrated International Men’s Day with a breakfast in the Savio Centre for over 100 of our boys and men. International Men’s Day is celebrated in over 60 countries across the world. It is an occasion for men to celebrate their achievements and, in particular their contributions to community, family and child care while highlighting the particular challenges they face. The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ event, which

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Remembrance Day Service

On Wednesday 9 November students from Years 3-10 gathered together in the Savio Centre to recognise Remembrance Day. This year is the 100th anniversary of many of the significant and horrific battles that occurred on the Western Front. Our keynote speaker Ms Gilligan spoke eloquently on the significance of this anniversary, describing in great detail the sheer scale of what was a horrific tragedy. Our focus this year was especially on peace, and

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Leadership speeches for College Captains 2017

​On Wednesday 2 November, students from Years 7-9 were privileged to hear the speeches given for the election of the 2017 School Captains. Students were required to write a letter of application, stating why they would like to be Captain of our College. Following this application, students were invited to the next stage, which was to speak to our student body. Our students and staff then voted. To speak in front of the student body, can be very challe

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K-10 assembly: 70 years of our Salesians at Glenorchy

On Wednesday 26 October the College held a very special assembly to mark a significant anniversary in the life of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ. Next month, in November it will be 70 years since our first Salesian brothers and priests came here to Glenorchy and established a home and school to educate children and young people. The current members of our Salesian community joined us: our Rector Fr Peter Rankin, our Brother Michael Morrow and Fr Nick Castleyns, Fr Bob Curmi and our Parish Priest Fr Lawrie Moate. This group of wonderful, dedicated men continue the commitme

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International Mens Day Breakfast 2016

Our special guest for International Mens Day breakfast this year is old scholar and dancemaster, Andrew Palmer, Class of 1995. Many will know of Andrew's recent work with our K-2 students in the successful Dance, Baby, Dance week, culminating in an entertaining concert in our Savio Centre. Now, in November, Andrew will return to talk to

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ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ students perform in Seniors Week

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ students made a ​Seniors Week visit to Glenview Nursing Home last week. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ has developed a strong relationship with Glenview Nursing Home in recent years. Students have participated in their lantern festival, performed concerts for the residents and helped hang Christmas decorations, and in return, residents have come to the College to watch a variety of different performances.

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