By Robyn Miller, Kolbe Principal
Kolbe Catholic College gathered together on Friday, March 7 to acknowledge and give thanks for all that has been achieved over the past 25 years.
The day was filled with many memorable moments, from a whole school Mass, celebrated by Fr Geoff Aldous, Fr Gavin Gomez, Fr Brennan Sia and Fr Michael Separovich, to the design, construction and flying of kites from each Pastoral Care (PC) Group.
This provided a wonderful spectacle for the whole school to view and highlighted the connection college patron, St Maximilian Kolbe, had with Japanese culture.
During the day, students and staff participated in a whole school photo forming the number 25 with ‘KOLBE’ written underneath.
A huge cake was made to celebrate the College’s special day, with all students singing ‘Happy Birthday’, and being treated to a slice of it.
The celebrations continued into the evening with an address from former Principal, Egmont Melton, and a presentation from Michelle Chatfield, Parents and Friends President.
This included the unveiling of the portrait of St Maximilian Kolbe, commissioned from well known artist and former student Andy Quilty. Kolbe music students also launched the new Kolbe song.
Throughout the evening guests were entertained with performances from current dance and drama students and from current and former music students.
There were many special components to our celebration, but perhaps the most significant was that so many former and current community members returned to remember and celebrate the many achievements of the College.
It was wonderful to catch up with so many and reminisce about days gone by, but to also hear of the successes of our former students.
There was a wonderfully buoyant and upbeat feel to the evening.