Aquinas has built a strong link with a Post Primary Catholic School in Florida, The Central Catholic High School of Melbourne, Florida (see: http://www.melbournecc.org/)

During the Basketball Trip to the USA in November, Mr McAufield and his team(s) played challenge matches in the Florida school. The Melbourne School Chaplain, Fr Karl Bergin (originally from County Kilkenny), also celebrated Mass for the Aquinas Basketballers, giving a poignant edge to their visit.

In March 2013, two representatives from the school then paid Aquinas a reciprocal visit, Fr Bergin and the school’s President (Principal), Mr Michael C Burke. Meeting with the Aquinas Central Leadership Team, the two schools found much in common, particularly the Catholic ethos that binds them together. The link between the schools will be developed further in the future, possibly through sport and digital technologies. (See letter below)

School Fr Bergin, Mr Kelly, Mr Burke and Fr Grant

School Fr Bergin, Mr Kelly, Mr Burke and Fr Grant

 

Link to – Letter from Fr Bergin