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Solemnity of ST Joseph

On the 19th of March we hosted the second in our series of early Masses, this time to celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph. Fr Monaghan talked about the role of St Joseph in the plan of redemption and taught us that we should remember to ‘Go to Joseph.’ We were thrilled that we were joined by such a cross-section of our school community who packed into the oratory to seek the intercession of the foster father of Our Lord. A rousing chorus of ‘Hail St Joseph’s saw us on our way to the conference room where we enjoyed the full benefit of a feast day during Lent with hot rolls with ‘Daddie’s’ sauce!
St Joseph, pillar of families, Pray for us!
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S3 NET Retreat 2019

Turnbull High was delighted to welcome back the NET team on the 18th and 20th of January to deliver  retreat days for S3 pupils.  The RE department chose the theme ‘In His Image.’ There is so much pressure on young people to conform to the behaviour that is displayed in media and film and many base their self-worth on what others say and thin, particularly on social media.

 

Through fun activities, dramas, prayer and discussion, pupils build on prior learning in class and deepened their reflection on what it means to be made in the image of God. Pupils gained a clear sense that our identity should be based on the love that God has for us and that our happiness will be found in discerning His plan for us rather than trying to please others or match the latest celebrity fashion.

 

Pupil feedback from the retreat was extremely positive with many commenting that they understood what it means to have a relationship with Jesus more deeply. The RE department thank the SMT and the PTA for their support in funding the NET team’s visit and we hope to continue our partnership with NET as part of our retreat programme.

 

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Well-being Week 2019

This week we are focusing on well-being throughout the school. The world proposes many sources of peace but let’s remember that our hearts are wired for God and only in Him can we find true and lasting peace.

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Annual Rorate Mass 2018

 

The last week of the Advent term is marked by a number of events, social, charitable and fun. There is an event, now etched on the Turnbull Calendar that is growing in popularity for its silence and beauty- the annual Rorate Mass.

The tradition of Rorate Masses goes back into our Catholic history and is a sunrise Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary  by candlelight. Pupils, staff and family members filled the oratory, some having to stand as we gathered around the altar awaiting the coming of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and on the last day.

Refreshed in hope by the prayer and chant we shared in breakfast and had opportunity to spend time in conversation.

We thank Fr Monaghan for offering the Mass that day, the servers and singers and Liam, our Head Boy, who read.

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Vocations Awareness Conference 2018

Vocations Awareness Day

On the 11th of September this year, S1-S4 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend a Vocations event in Turnbull as part of National Vocations Awareness Week. The day-long event, arranged by the RE department in collaboration with SERRA proved a huge success, with various different speakers, with different nationalities, who had fascinating stories of how they found their vocations. This opportunity allowed our wider community to connect, celebrate, and through our faith, everyone was joined together in considering God’s calling for each of us. We were fortunate enough to welcome back three former pupils of Turnbull High who have each chosen religious paths to follow in their lives: Sister Andrea (Sisters of the Gospel of Life), Brother (Soon to be Father!) Anthony of the Passionists and Mairi-Clare who works for the Archdiocesan Youth Team. At the end of each talk, the pupils were able to chat and ask questions to any of the visitors, which gave everyone different perspectives on the idea of vocation. We were reminded that faith is the key to happiness and, from this fabulous experience, we pray that each pupil will

become stronger in their faith and begin to listen to God’s voice in their lives.

Eva  & Sophie

S6 Caritas Class

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