In this section of the site we offer some insights into the wide range of activities that combine to become Life at Lumen Christi College. The brief synopsis of our Annual events aims to give visitors in particular a glimpse of the diverse ways in which the Community celebrates life, faith and academic achievement. Access to the Newsletter and snapshots of recent events enables all who belong to the Lumen Community keep up to date with recent happenings in the College.
Annual events in the Lumen
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A diverse range of activities take place at Lumen throughout the school year. Some of the key events; essentially those which involve a substantial number of students, or indeed the whole College Community are outlined below. These snippets will help to give a flavour of life at Lumen.
Annual Community Mass Liturgical celebrations play an important role in the life of the College. Mass is celebrated two mornings each week before the school day begins as well as with class and house groups at other times during the year. In keeping with the liturgical seasons other services also take place within our community. . At the start of each academic year parents, staff and students gather together for the Annual Community mass. The occasion provides us with the opportunity to ask for God's blessing on the year, to pray for one another, and to spend time together socially.
Open Day and Enrolment Evenings Choosing the High School which best suits a particular child can be daunting for parents. The Lumen Christi Open Day, held early in Term Two, offers families the chance to visit the College, to meet staff and students and sample the facilities available on our wonderful campus. Enrolment Evenings enable those who have applied for a Year 7 or 8 place at Lumen Christi to learn more about the College. Participants engage in a group interview process during the evening as a step towards enrolment. Enrolments take place throughout the year. Further details on enrolments.
Year 8 Camps Soon after their arrival at Lumen Christi College Year 8 students take part in a three day camp. Time and space away from the College provides a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to get to know one another. Students engage in a wide range of team activities designed to give challenges which encourage mutual support, tolerance and acceptance. The diverse nature of the programme ensures all students have the chance to feel comfortable and indeed shine in one or more of the activities; be it on land, water or wheels; in the kitchen, the chapel or the informal socialising. Relationships established during the three days help create a sense of identity with the House group and lay firm foundations on which to build during the rest of the year.
Lumen Day June 17th is the day Lumen Christi keeps as its birthday. On this day the whole College Community come together to celebrate through prayer and through play. Amazing displays of creative flair are experienced as each homeroom organises an activity. Wonderful, sportsmanship and much fun are enjoyed as students spend money. Doing so is an acknowledgement of our good fortune and a means of raising funds for the poor and needy in our world. The fantastic spirit of generosity continues during the Talent Quest where each act is enthusiastically applauded and loose change thrown eagerly into buckets as voting currency. Proceeds from the day go to the SVDP Winter Appeal.
Principal's Cup The Principal’s Cup is awarded to the overall winner of the activities in which Year 12 students and staff teams compete throughout the year. These usually take place on the last day of term and though traditionally comprising of sporting events are not limited to these. The final event of the Principals Cup takes place on the last day of Term 3.
Sports Carnivals Throughout the year College teams compete in a range of sporting events. Three of the major internal sporting events are the Inter-house Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals. All students have the opportunity to take part in these events, and Year 8 students are particularly encouraged to do so. In addition to providing shields for the winning House the events also identify the best performers in each event. These then form the College teams which compete in the Associated Catholic Colleges Carnivals in which students compete against other school from around the State, . Through the Lightning Carnivals all Year 8 students also have the chance to compete in a sporting event of their choice against other teams in the region.
Major House Activities The College Pastoral Care system is organised through the network of Homerooms within each of the Five College Houses. Each House is a community within the wider College Community. For many events in the life of the College students gather and participate in House groups. On 5 occasions during the year Houses engage in friendly competition through during the Major House Activity sessions which take place during an extended Homeroom period. As with the Lumen Day Activities, the sessions provide opportunities for promoting House identity and helping students to bond and identify with staff and students who belong to their House. House groups also come together to acknowledge and celebrate faith.
Reflection and Helth Education Days Acknowledging the connectedness of body, mind and spirit the annual reflection and Health Education Sessions for Year 9 and Year 10 students have been combined. Over two days students explore a range of theoretical concepts and engage in a variety of activities that help to deepen their understanding of how attitudes and behaviours help to shape the body, the mind and the soul both now and for the future.
Input on these days may be provided by College staff members, external agencies, or a combination of the two. Participation in the days helps students to view life from different perspectives and recognise how faith and life have an impact on each another.
Career Preparation Beginning in Year 8 Lumen Christi engages students in exploration and reflection about the world of work and pathways to future careers. Parent Information Evenings, the Year 10 Careers Seminar in the city, visits by staff from local Universities and the local TAFE also provide valuable information and encourage students to explore the full range of options available to them. Supported by INSTEP and the individual mentoring programme available to senior students, these activities help equip students with the awareness, skills and information to make informed choices about their future.
The Arts The energy and enthusiasm which abounds in the Arts Learning Area at Lumen Christi is utilised in many creative ways. In striving for excellence staff and students readily display their talents for the benefit of the College and wider Community. Involvement in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival allows individuals, as well as groups large and small, to challenge themselves in a range of drama, dance, music and public speaking disciplines. Annually College students take part in productions, music concerts, dance and art showcases. Occasionally the College also takes part in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.
Social Highlights Each year group within the College has a social event to look forward to in the Year. For Year 8 and 9 students this takes the form of a Social Evening where y the games, socialising and dancing are very much enjoyed. Things step a gear for the Year 10 Dance, prior to which students take part in dance lessons the rewards of which are enjoyed as they enjoy taking to the dance floor on the night. The Year 11 River Cruise offers a different ambience and dancing experience, which is again much enjoyed. Before the stress of exams sets in Year 12 students, dressed in their finery, take once again to the dance floor at their Leavers Ball. To prevent disruption of school and important study time, the event takes places during the Easter break School Later in the year the Year 12 Graduation Mass and dinner provide a wonderful end to the students’ engagement with the Lumen Community. In recent years the Year 12 Graduation has taken place in local parishes during eh refurbishment of the Cathedral.
Presentation Night The Annual Lumen Christi Presentation Night is a real highlight in the life of the College. It is the one occasion in the year when students, parents, staff, Board Members and invited guests gather to celebrate all that being part of the Lumen Community means. In the wonderful setting of Burswood Theatre many achievements are acknowledged, prizes awarded and talents demonstrated. Presentation Night is also the last opportunity to bid fond farewells to the Year 12 students as they move on to the next phase of life’s journey
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