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The Catholic Leader, July 2, 2017
Regional - Northern NSW
Counting down to centenary
A SPECIAL liturgy in an old school
building, which has been moved
for a new life as a chapel, will be a
highlight of centenary celebrations
for St Joseph’s Primary School,
Tweed Heads.
The liturgy will be held on September 15 in
the original school building which is now St
Joseph’s Chapel at the Tweed Valley Cemetery.
Assistant principal Christine Mulherin said the
whole community was looking forward to the
celebrations.
A spokesperson said achieving 100 years was
a remarkable achievement and a testament to
the Ursuline Sisters who founded the school, the
Presentation Sisters who took over in 1952 and
to the many lay teachers who continued their
tradition of Catholic education today.
Staff and children will dress in period costume
and participate in an old-fashioned games day
and share a picnic lunch as part of the celebra-
tions.
Tweed Shire Council is supporting the event.
The school will host an open day from midday
on September 16 when the classrooms will have
presentations on designated decades.
“We are very excited that at exactly 3pm the
re-dedication service will take place which coin-
cides with the time of the original blessing 100
years ago,” Mrs Mulherin said.
The festivities will conclude with a dinner-
dance at South Tweed Sports Club for staff and
pupils, past and present, and other members of
the community.
“The whole school community is looking
forward to this great event as we share and cel-
ebrate our past memories and look forward to the
future as we continue our Catholic journey in the
Tweed parish,” Mrs Mulherin said. History lesson: Year 6 students looking forward to centenary celebrations at St Joseph’s Primary School, Tweed Heads.
Shakespeare act wins more than applause
Tweed Heads
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ST Paul’s College, Kempsey, won a state
competition in Shakespearean theatre
recently.
The Sydney Theatre Company Sport for
Jove hosted the competition at the Seymour
Centre, and St Paul’s was champion in the
group division.
St Paul’s principal Kevin Lewis said the
students were competing against strong
performances from other schools at a
regional carnival, and after winning that
stage, the college’s group performance was
chosen to represent the region at the state
carnival.
“It was a fantastic opportunity for our
drama students to participate in such a
prestigious event so winning has been an
incredible acknowledgment for both the
students and to the college’s drama faculty,”
Mr Lewis said.
The four Year 10 students in the group
– Jessica Thomas, Calissa Percival, Jakob
Czippan-Sowter and Patrick Brennan – trav-
elled to Sydney to perform their scene from
Winning
perfor-
mance:
Drama stu-
dents from
St Paul’s
College,
Kempsey,
Jessica
Thomas,
Calissa
Percival,
Jakob
Czippan-
Sowter
and Patrick
Brennan in
the “fight
scene”
from Ro-
meo and
Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet.
Before their big night, the students were
fortunate to be a part of professional work-
shops that focused directly on their scene.
“We are incredibly proud of our group;
they stepped on stage against some very
polished and impressive schools,” Mr Lewis
said.
The students were honoured on the stage
in front of an admiring audience.
The “fight scene” was a particular
highlight and so convincing that a seasoned
professional noted “I have performed in
Romeo and Juliet three times and watch
countless other performances of this play.
I know this scene, I know the outcome and
still I was shocked and emotionally moved
by the murder of Mercutio.”
“The students were excellent representa-
tives of the college and their physicality,
engagement in the roles and commitment to
the ensemble was exceptional,” Mr Lewis
said.
“We know it was certainly an unforget-
table evening and experience for everyone
involved from St Paul’s.”