The past week has been truly special as we bid farewell to our graduating class of 2023. Tuesday marked the last lessons and a culmination of 13 years of formal education for our graduating class. To ensure they concluded this journey in style, we organised a variety of activities and ceremonies. These included a delightful Pizza and Ice-cream picnic on Tuesday afternoon for Year 12 students and staff, a heartwarming cooked breakfast, and a whole school Farewell Mass on Wednesday morning, followed by the Graduation Ceremony later that evening. 

We extend our gratitude to all our dedicated staff, Mrs Pearce and Mr Lozelle, the Hospitality staff and the Year 11 Hospitality students who played pivotal roles in organising and catering for these events over the past couple of days. A huge congratulations and thanks to Ms Abra and the Cultural Dance group for their heartfelt performance to farewell the 2023 cohort. Also, to our office and support staff for all the behind the scenes work that made the event a beautiful and memorable one for our students. 

During both our Farewell Mass and Graduation Ceremony, our College Captains, Jasmyne and Austin, delivered impassioned speeches about the Mount Carmel Community. They eloquently acknowledged the significant roles played by families, peers, and staff throughout their six-year journey at Mount Carmel Catholic College. Alongside them, our Student Representative Council members and their fellow HSC classmates exhibited remarkable maturity and respect as they brought closure to their high school years. We congratulate Jasmyne and Austin for their outstanding presentations and thank them for exemplifying the values of Mount Carmel Catholic College as role models for our college.

On behalf of the dedicated Pastoral Care team, we extend our immense appreciation to all parents and carers for your unwavering support throughout this term. As we enter the break, we hope that all families find time to relax and rejuvenate, while our students seize the opportunity to recharge for the upcoming Term 4.

Mrs Theresa Moore

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