In doing some research in the Archives, I came across an article from the Lilydale Express newspaper, dated Friday 19 December 1941, which featured the College.
The newspaper article had the headline “Break-up concert”. Just before the College finished for the Christmas holiday period, the students entertained their parents and friends with a concert that entailed:
“A diversified program, including elocutionary and musical numbers, drill and physical exercises, tableaux and dancing, along with the presentation of the annual report by one of the senior scholars, provided a most pleasant evening.
“Every item was indicative of the excellent training and the high standard of proficiency which has distinguished this educational institution for over a quarter of a century.”
By all accounts 1941 was a very successful year for the College in student academia and also music. The praise for the standard of education and the development of the students was clearly due to the “spiritual and secular training of the nuns and lay teachers”.
Above and below are 1940s photos from the College Archives.
We congratulate everyone on their successes for the year and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
1947.
Music students.
1944 First Communion in front of the grotto.
