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How Have I Experienced Spirituality at Terrace?

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How Have I Experienced Spirituality at Terrace?

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I experience religious and secular spirituality at Terrace on a day to day basis. Whether it be through things such as supporting the TTN in buying some of their products (coffee) and donating to their cause or more simple things such as enjoying the company of friends and having a good time at school and being part of the Terrace community which all members cherish and hold with pride. I experience the feeling of being connected to a much larger community than the one I live my day to day life in regularly. Even some small things such as rituals conducted each week at Terrace e.g. College assembly and House assembly radiate a feeling of spirituality as everyone is together and a strong sense of community is present. At Terrace, although I witness spirituality in many different forms, the symbol which holds the most meaning to me is the strong sense of community, pride and school spirit which can be seen on a day to day basis. This is mostly because I am part of and involved in this community myself.

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The various different Performing Arts programs around Terrace give students opportunities to participate and excel in these co-curricular activities. These activities also offer students to show their natural talents when it comes to performing in a range of different atmospheres ranging up to exhibitions with audiences of over 1500 people.

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The College music program gives students opportunities to learn about music and play a musical instrument. This program also gives students the opportunity to play in a band format with other students presenting opportunities to have fun, play music at a low or high standard and befriend other people.

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Years 5-9 attend an Outdoor education program each year. This consists of team building exercises, friendship boosting activities, learning survival skills, sporting activities, outdoor activities and aims at giving students opportunities to learn about the outdoors and have fun.

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The various different GPS sporting and cultural programs which Terrace are a part of aim at providing students with opportunities to compete in competitive sports and cultural activities. These different sporting and cultural activities give students opportunities to bond with other students, have fun, participate in competitive sports and cultural activities, be present in competitive environments and stay healthy.

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The Terrace Timor Network, also known as the TTN are an organisation which formed after a group of Terrace students witnessed some of the horrors in Timor caused by their fight for Independence against Indonesia. The Terrace Timor Network strives to support the Timorese people through their ongoing transition into long term independence. The TTN partner with Comunidade Edmund Rice and their main focus is in supporting programs, projects and initiatives aimed at important aspects to life such as Health, Education and Economic development. These programs, initiatives and projects are aimed at forming a sustainable future for the people and families of Timor Leste creating hope, ambition and opportunities for their futures.

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At the start of each year, an induction mass is put on for the year 12 personnel where they are inducted as the new leaders of the college. This is a major event at Terrace which is attended by all students, teachers and the year 12 parents (over 2000 people). The aim of this mass is to give the seniors an opportunity to be 'sworn in' and accepted as new leaders.

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Another way of experiencing religious spirituality at Terrace is by attending the weekly Tuesday morning mass which is put on. This weekly mass is aimed at giving students and parents an opportunity to engage in religious rituals and sacraments on a weekly basis.

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Every Tuesday, a college assembly takes place which involves all members of the college. Spirituality is shown through this gathering as it gives everybody a chance to be together as one, people are recognised for their achievements,

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The college crest represents many different religious affiliations. This crest was designed in 1950. The Celtic Cross on the left marks a badge of the Christian Brothers and their Irish origins, as well as the Cross of Christ. The open book on the right side of the cross symbolises teaching and our openness to learning, knowledge, understanding and wisdom. The ALPHA and OMEGA printed on the book symbolise that our beginning and end is God. The star and rays symbolise that God is the director of our teaching and learning. The star represents faith and hope while the rays represent the direction of our aspirations. The banner along the bottom of the crest which reads Servire Deo Saphere means 'To serve God is to be Wise'.

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One of the ways which we experience religious spirituality is through the college prayer. At the end of each school day, everyone at the college pauses and stays still to say the college prayer. This prayer aimed at inclusion and hospitality and is directed at including prayer and the presence of God in our daily lives.