College News – 11 April 2025

The first eleven weeks of Rostrevor College’s 102nd year have flown by! It’s been a term of new beginnings, new friendships and new experiences as we’ve settled back into the routines of College life. For the Year 12s, this has also been a time of ‘lasts’. Their last Opening Ceremony, their last summer co-curricular games, their last swimming carnival and their last retreat as they embark on their final year of school. 

With many families choosing to travel over the school holidays, I wish you all a safe and blessed Easter before we return for Term 2 on Tuesday 29 April.  

Shana Bennett 

Today the College gathered in the Valley to celebrate Holy Week. As we journey through Holy Week together, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound suffering, sacrifice and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

The Resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our Catholic faith—a powerful reminder that light triumphs over darkness, and life over death. Grounded in faith, we walk together as a community through the stages of Jesus death and resurrection to celebrate the hope, renewal and the promise of new life. 

"He is not here, but has risen" Luke 24:6 

The Year 12s journeyed to Belair and Victor Harbor on Monday for their retreat. The boys spent three days guided by staff reflecting on how they can live authentically. There was time for introspection and contemplation, and they were challenged to set goals for their remaining time at school and to be grateful for those who have and continue to support and believe in them.     

Retreats are a key formation experience of a Rostrevor education. Having this time away from our usual surroundings helps us to engage with the search for truth and come to know more deeply our authentic self and that we are loved by God. 

A group of Rostrevor’s keen soccer players have set off for the UK, departing last night from the Adelaide Airport. We wish them safe travels as they spend two weeks touring Manchester, attending games and developing their soccer skills at the home of the ManCity Football Club.  

Today we welcomed six prospective boarding families from across Australia to Rostrevor for the ‘Gather Round’ Boarding tour. Families who had travelled to Adelaide to attend one of the AFL Gather Round matches were invited to drop by the College before the game for a tour. With a strong focus on boarding, the tour also served as a chance to get to know staff and current students over morning tea.  

The Year 10 Agriculture students visited two examples of thriving local industries on Tuesday, venturing to the Adelaide Hydro Fresh hydroponics farm in Virginia and SARDI's Aquatic Sciences site at West Beach. Both of these visits complemented the hydroponics and aquaculture units they are currently learning about in class, focusing on sustainability and technology within agricultural industries. 

Yesterday, three Junior Years students were involved in The Thriving People festival held at Carclew House, North Adelaide. Hosted by the Aboriginal Education team of Catholic Education SA, the festival provides a platform for students to connect with their cultural heritage, learn about their history and build community. The students participated in various activities such as making fish, planting seeds, decorating bags and storytelling.  

The Prefect group have held their first BBQ for the year in the Valley today, raising funds for Project Compassion. As Project Compassion is specific to our Catholic community’s Lenten season, the BBQ was the final fundraiser for the charity this year as we prepare for Easter and look to support a new charity in Term 2.  

On Wednesday evening this week, the Rostrevor and Loreto College ensembles came together for a concert at Loreto College, in preparation for the much-anticipated Generations in Jazz festival. This event showcased the musical talent of the Rostrevor Senior Band, Senior Jazz Ensemble and Small Jazz Ensemble along with the Loreto Stage Band, Vocal Quintets and Senior and Middle Vocal Ensembles. 

This concert was a fantastic preview of what’s to come at Generations in Jazz, and we look forward to seeing them perform at the festival with the same passion and excellence. 

Yesterday, the Middle and Senior Years Rostrevor College Athletics Team took part in the Athletics (track and field) secondary championships held at the SA Athletics Stadium. The boys performed very well with many excellent results being recorded across the age groups. A special mention must go to coaches Mason Somerville and Spencer De Lacy who have been instrumental in preparing the squad.