Catholic Schools Week was celebrated at St Raphael's in Cowra with students, staff, special guests and the wider community gathering in St Raphael's beautiful church for the school's annual Catholic Schools Week assembly.
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With the 150th anniversary at the heart of the school year, this assembly celebrated who the school is and the wonderful opportunities offered to the students.
During the assembly the students and teachers had the pleasure of listening to four speakers: Sue Dickson, Patricia Malcolm, Renae Downes and Jack Harper (current School Captain).
Each speaker reminisced about his or her time and connection to St Raphael's.
The school hosted a Cocktail Party on Tuesday night to launch the 150th anniversary events.
Staff and current families enjoyed live music, food, drinks, a guest speaker Jordan Core and a display of photos through the years.
St Raphael's principal, Michael Gallagher, said it was great to celebrate the history and future of the school.
This year's anniversary theme is "It Started With a Dream".
He stated, "We celebrate not only our time in Catholic education here for 150 years, we celebrate the Dreamtime and the time of the Wiradjuri people, this is a combined dream".
Wednesday witnessed a whole K-12 "Big Birthday Party' catered and planned by the hospitality department.
All students enjoyed a formal cake cutting ceremony and sang "Happy Birthday".
Building on this community spirit the school's usual Heritage Day on Friday had a wonderful "Old Timer "theme.
Staff and students came dressed for the occasion celebrating the school's glorious past and making memories for the future.
Mr Gallagher said he hopes to see the dream continue.
"It didn't start with us and it won't finish with us, this whole year is dedicated to recognising and celebrating those who were here before us and those who are here now and then this year is a preparation we make for those who are yet to come," Mr Gallagher said.
Planning is now underway for a Reunion and 150th community celebration of St Raphael's School for the June long weekend (5,6,7 June).
More details in the following weeks.
