2023 Yearbook

RICE REPORT I am incredibly grateful and honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the Rice House Leader at Hennessy. It has been an eventful and rewarding journey, marked by numerous memorable experiences and achievements within our Rice community. To kickstart the year, I had the pleasure of participating in the vibrant and energetic Colour Run alongside the Rice students. The overwhelming turnout of Rice students at this event was truly remarkable. What made it even more special was witnessing the genuine camaraderie and joy radiating from the faces of our students. Throughout the year, our focus remained on fostering an environment where every member of Rice House felt included, supported, and valued. We aimed to encourage not only participation in various events but also to cultivate a sense of togetherness and pride in belonging to Rice House. I would like to acknowledge the effort and dedication of the pastoral care team, their contributions to the House's success and the well-being of the students is phenomenal. They are always there to listen, share a joke, have a laugh but most importantly to support their students in their pastoral care classes. A special thanks to Mrs McCann, Ms Dunk, Mr McAlister, Ms Woods, Ms McLachlan, Ms Schiller, Ms Carberry and Mr Quinn they are helping the “Good Seed Grow”. I would also like to thank our fearless House Captains Lukie Jewitt and Hayley Grotegoed along with Lily Boda as Vice Captain. This dynamic team has raised and pump up our House to participate in various events throughout the year, they have lead the way in numerous events. As a House we have had a massive year. We have participated in many events throughout the year. Some of these events have included the various carnivals, masses in particular Mother’s and Father’s Day mass. Showed our various talents at Variety Night, participate in multiple sporting teams, the Merino Whether Challenge to name a few. We have all been a part of history here at Hennessy by being involved in the NAIDOC Day Smoking Ceremony here at school. As we move into 2024, I look forward to the many adventures that we will have as a House group. Thank You for letting me be a part of Rice and welcoming me, I can't wait for everything that we will achieve together. As individuals and as a House we continue to strive to Learn Dynamically, Act Justly and Live Spiritually and strive to inspire futures of hope as our Patron Edmund Rice inspires us to do through his life of service, compassion and kindness to the poor.

Mrs Susan Cass Rice House Leader ‘Take courage, the good seed will grow’