Principal’s Blog
Grandparents Day 2026
In Week Six, Holy Cross College reached an important milestone with community connections as we hosted our very first Grandparents Day. The day was a huge success.
From the moment our grandparents arrived on campus, there was a sense of warmth and joy across the College. Classrooms were alive with conversation, shared spaces filled with laughter, and our youngest learners proudly introduced some of the most important people in their lives. It was a powerful reminder that education is never a solitary endeavour; it is a shared journey across generations.
Throughout the morning, I had the opportunity to speak with parents and grandparents about why gatherings like this matter so deeply, particularly in the world our children are growing up in. A few key themes surrounded my conversations.
- Grandparents in a Rapidly Changing World
We are living in a time of extraordinary change. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work and communicate. Yet one message resonated strongly in our conversations: real human encounters are becoming more valuable, not less.
Grandparents offer something no technology ever can; presence, patience, memory and wisdom. In a world increasingly shaped by screens and speed, grandparents ground our children in what is real, relational and enduring.
- The Future Skills Our Children Will Need
I reflected with families on the skills our youngest students, those currently in Pre Kindy to Year 2, will need when they eventually graduate from Holy Cross College. While the jobs of the future may change, the human qualities required to flourish will remain constant.
These include:
- Creativity and imagination
- Critical and reflective thinking
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Resilience and adaptability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Faith, values and a sense of purpose
These capabilities are not formed through devices alone. They are shaped through relationships, shared experiences and meaningful conversations, areas where grandparents play a vital and irreplaceable role.
- The Power of Story and Relationship
We spoke about the extraordinary impact of storytelling. When grandparents share stories of their childhood, family history or life experiences, they do far more than entertain. They build language, imagination, identity and belonging. They help children understand where they come from and who they are becoming.
Every conversation, every shared meal, every prayer, every walk, every story contributes to the formation of the whole child. In this way, grandparents are not simply visitors to our College community — they are co-educators and partners in our Journey of Transformation.
As we reflect on Week Six and this very special occasion, we are deeply grateful to our grandparents for the love, wisdom and joy they bring into the lives of our students. The success of our first Grandparents Day affirmed what we believe at Holy Cross College that education is strongest when generations journey together.
We look forward to welcoming our grandparents back again in 2027, and as often as we can in between. You belong here, and your presence enriches our community in ways that truly matter.
Life to the Full!
Kind regards
Mr Albert Borrello
Principal