7 SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2025 CHAPLAINCY&RE Savio Retreats: Fun, Faith, and Friendship Students from Years 8, 9, and 10 at Thornleigh Salesian College recently had the opportunity to take part in a residential retreat at Savio House, a treasured place of reflection, community, and spiritual growth. Each Year group engaged with a unique theme to guide their experience. Year 8 focused on the theme of “Choices,” helping them reflect on the decisions they make and the values that guide them. Years 9 and 10 explored the theme of “Water,” a powerful symbol for their journey of personal discovery and inner depth. The weather was kind, allowing for refreshing long walks, team-building games, and plenty of fun and laughter. The retreat provided students with space to connect more deeply with themselves, with one another, and with God in the Salesian spirit of joy and friendship. A big thank you to the staff at Savio House and all who supported the retreat, helping to create such a memorable and meaningful experience for our young people. www.saviohouse.org.uk Farewell and Thank You, Fr Chris After more than seven years of dedicated service to the parish of St Cuthbert (St Joseph and St Thomas of Canterbury) and school community, we bid farewell to Fr Chris. Fr Chris has been a constant and compassionate presence among us - always available, always willing, and deeply committed to the lives and faith of our young people. His impact has been felt widely across the school, and especially in the Chaplaincy and Religious Education Department, where his wisdom, energy and care have made a lasting difference. We are ever grateful for his ministry and for the Salesian spirit he has shared with us so generously. As he begins this next chapter, we hold him in prayer and ask for God’s continued blessing on his new mission. Thank you, Fr Chris - go with our love and prayers.
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