The 2025 retreats will be remembered for the great enthusiasm and wholehearted involvement of all students who attended. Year 12 were given the opportunity to take part in meaningful spiritual experiences during their three-day retreat in the peaceful and serene surroundings of the Mulgoa Retreat Centre – and they didn’t waste it.
A big thank you to the staff from our College for their dedication to the Retreat program. Many played a key role in guiding the boys through times of reflection, prayer, bushwalks, and discussions on topics such as Relationships and Consent, What it Means to be a Man in the 21st Century, Goal Setting, The Importance of Communication, and planning for the future. The celebration liturgy, organised by the students, was especially moving, marking the final retreat for this cohort. Parents and staff should feel incredibly proud of the maturity and contribution shown by Year 12.
Our guest speakers – Mrs Connor, Mrs Evans, Mrs Palmer-Brown and Mrs Beagin – were exceptional. Their talks were insightful, thought-provoking and well received by the students, leaving them with plenty to reflect on.
I am confident these meaningful experiences will have a lasting impact, helping prepare our boys for what lies ahead. I’ve no doubt many will look back on these days as a significant and memorable part of their journey. I thank and congratulate all of Year 12 for their outstanding participation.
The staff at Mulgoa were glowing in their praise of these fine young men from St Edward’s. They spoke highly of the boys’ positive attitude, friendliness, cooperation, courtesy, and willingness to fully embrace the retreat experience. One comment that stood out was, “I can’t get over how well-rounded they are – probably because they’ve been exposed to a range of social justice experiences.” This group is a credit to their families and the College.
A special thank you to Mr Powell, our Year 12 Pastoral Leader, and Mrs Palmer-Brown, Leader of Learning Religious Education, for all the incredible work they did during these important days of review and reflection.
Mr A Beacroft
Director of Mission and Identity
