St Benedict's Catholic College

As I began to love myself

I found that anguish and emotional suffering

are only warning signs that I was living

against my own truth.

Today, I know, this is Authenticity.

As I began to love myself

I understood how much it can offend somebody

if I try to force my desires on this person,

even though I knew the time was not right

and the person was not ready for it,

and even though this person was me.

Today I call this Respect.

As I began to love myself

I stopped craving for a different life,

and I could see that everything

that surrounded me

was inviting me to grow.

Today I call this Maturity.

As I began to love myself

I understood that at any circumstance,

I am in the right place at the right time,

and everything happens at the exactly right moment.

So I could be calm.

Today I call this Self-Confidence.

As I began to love myself

I quit stealing my own time,

and I stopped designing huge projects

for the future.

Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness,

things I love to do and that make my heart cheer,

and I do them in my own way

and in my own rhythm.

Today I call this Simplicity.

As I began to love myself

I freed myself of anything

that is no good for my health –

food, people, things, situations,

and everything that drew me down

and away from myself.

At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.

Today I know it is Love of Oneself.

As I began to love myself

I quit trying to always be right,

and ever since

I was wrong less of the time.

Today I discovered that is Modesty.

As I began to love myself

I refused to go on living in the past

and worrying about the future.

Now, I only live for the moment,

where everything is happening.

Today I live each day,

day by day,

and I call it Fulfillment.

As I began to love myself

I recognised

that my mind can disturb me

and it can make me sick.

But as I connected it to my heart,

my mind became a valuable ally.

Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart.

We no longer need to fear arguments,

confrontations or any kind of problems

with ourselves or others.

Even stars collide, and out of their crashing, new worlds are born.

Today I know: This is Life!

Tuesday 27 August - Year 12 Gathering with the Bishop

Tuesday 27 August - Year 11 Physics Excursion to Sydney University

Wednesday 28 August - Friday 30 August - Year 10 Outdoor Camp

Friday 30 August - Public Speaking Competition

Friday 30 August - LIVE Festival

Monday 2 September - History Week

Monday 2 September - P & F Fathers Day Event

Tuesday 3 September - HSC Showcase evening - TAS and CAPA

Wednesday 18 September - Dr Lea Waters

Book Week was celebrated with Wellbeing Week this year and it gave us a chance to highlight the secret power of reading that has so many positive impacts on our wellbeing. Staff took the opportunity to dress as their favourite book characters on Wednesday with Harry Potter the chosen theme for the English Department while the front offices abounded in Dr Seuss characters.

House points were up for grabs with the online quiz in Academic Care on Monday and Tuesday with Year 7 making the greatest contributions towards the House Cup. Visitors to the library this week have been matching staff with their favourite books in our guessing competition.

Yours in Reading,

SBCC library staff

Gymnastics:

Mario B, Athena M

AFL:

Christian F, Dakota L

Cricket:

Eliza C

Netball:

Emmanuel K, Grace B, Miona M

UFC:

Isaac A, Kiera W

Kickboxing:

Rufaro M, Emilia N

Gyms:

Jake W, Cooper C, Nate B

Bowling A:

Caitlyn H, Cameron M

Dance:

Samantha M, Jacob W

Barefoot Bowls:

Lucia P

Beach Sports:

Faith E, Lachlan G, Katarain J, Bella K, Kate L

Skating:

Mariana M, Daniel S

Golf:

Bradley W, Alysah C

Flip Out:

Adrian F, Jessica R

MISA Sport

Our MISA teams versed Magdalene and Mt Carmel

7-8 Girls Netball Win

MVP: Jessica H

9-10 Girls Netball Win

MVP: Amy E

7-9 Girls Soccer Loss

7-8 Boys Soccer Win

MVP: Bailey H

9-10 Boys Soccer Win

MVP: Riley H

10-12 Girls AFL Win

MVP: Alyssa C

10-12 Boys AFL Loss

MVP: Aaron O

10-12 Boys Indoor Cricket Loss

MVP: Saverio D

Yours in sport

Ms Julia Liska

Sport Coordinator

The clothing pool is open on Friday mornings from 8:00 - 8:30am. Students are welcome to come if parents are unable to. Cash sales only.

We would also welcome any donations of uniforms, school bags, lap top bags etc. as stocks are running low.

Lunch Order – Any lunch order completed through Flexischools, lunch collection for hot food is in the oven labelled “Lunch Orders” any Cold Food is in the Milk Fridge.

All orders including drinks are labelled with Students name and order. If students cannot find their lunch order, please can you ask the CAFÉ staff for assistance.