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In Fide – 22 May 2023

The word gratitude is one I am hearing a lot lately. Many theorists suggest that to be truly happy and complete we should all adopt an attitude of gratitude in our daily lives. There are many theories on how we can assume this attitude in the everyday. One such theory suggests that we wake up each morning and think of 10 things we are grateful for in our lives. This is not a particularly new concept. In fact, I think my grandma used to say it another way – “Count your blessings Mark!” the origins of which are found in the Psalm 103 –

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” – Psalm 103:1-2.

https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/newsletter/in-fide-22-may-2023/

SAVE THE DATE WFC Parents’ Trivia Night

SAVE THE DATE: Friday 31 May 2024 Join in with others from the Whitefriars Community for a fun night of …

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In Fide – 10 May 2023

As a young boy growing up in Templestowe the 1970s, I would often pass the Templestowe Cenotaph on my way to the shops. Sometimes I would stop and read the names on this granite monument, other times I would just pass on by. I remember one day as I passed the cenotaph I noticed bunches of flowers at it’s base. I wondered what they were doing there and who may have placed them. Then I remembered that we had recently had a day off school for ANZAC Day but there was no ceremony at school and a seeming lack of interest from the broader local community. Fast forward about 50 years and on ANZAC Day 2023, I again stop by the cenotaph in Templestowe, this time surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of people, young and old, men, women and children, returned service personnel, families and friends. Instead of a couple of bunches of flowers, many came forward and bowing respectfully offered up beautiful floral tributes which covered the entire base of the monument. The students from Whitefriars were there in force too with the Whitefriars concert band and chair led by Mr Nick Fitter and Mr Matthew Frampton providing a moving hymn to the fallen and a rousing rendition of Advance Australia Fair. Our Student Leaders offered prayers and relfections also.

https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/newsletter/in-fide-10-may-2023/

Principal’s Message

It is my hope and prayer that each young man who passes through our gates in 2024 continues to grow in knowledge, wisdom and understanding on their journey to becoming fine gentle men.

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2nd place ACC Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to our swimmers and coaches for their outstanding achievement of securing second place in ACC – Associated Catholic Colleges …

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In Fide – 6 April 2023

Today our school community came together to celebrate our annual Easter Liturgy. I can think of no better way to conclude what has been a most positive and uplifting term 1 at Whitefriars. The resurrection story is one of new life and new hope. This is precisely how I have felt being here at Whitefriars this term.

https://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/newsletter/in-fide-6-april-2023/