Finding light, strength and purpose in 2025

This year, our college community has embraced a special journey — the Jubilee Year of Hope. Across the Catholic world, 2025 is a time for renewal, reflection, and walking with faith. For us, it’s become a chance to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what hope really means in our lives, in our relationships, and in our world.

At school, we've explored this in many ways. Our Faith and Mission and Social Justice teams have led the College through weekly themes — from learning about holy doors and pilgrimage, to unpacking the message behind Pope Francis’ Jubilee letter. We've looked at how Jesus himself brought a spirit of hope and renewal, and how Mary MacKillop’s life still speaks to us as Australians today.

One of the most loved parts of our journey so far has been welcoming Luce, our Jubilee mascot. Luce — meaning "light" in Italian — is a cheerful presence in classrooms, prayer spaces and even in staff rooms, reminding us that hope isn’t something distant or abstract. It’s something we can carry, share and live each day.

Throughout the term, we’ve created moments of pilgrimage within the college — simple, sacred experiences that invite us to pause and be present. A dedicated Jubilee reflection space has also been set up in the library. This quiet corner offers students a chance to engage in personal prayer and reflection, supported by Jubilee postcards, inspirational stickers, and a student-written prayer book — a heartfelt resource created by students, for students. It’s has become a peaceful spot for anyone seeking a moment of stillness, purpose, or encouragement during the school day.

As we continue through 2025, the Jubilee invites us to be “pilgrims of hope” — people who bring light where it’s needed most. It’s not always easy, but together, as a community, we’re walking that path with open hearts and open hands.

May this Jubilee year be one we remember — not just for what we learned, but for how it changed us.