Marian College, St Mary’s Primary School and St Mary’s Myrtleford parishioners joined together for a day of festivities to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption this week.

The day began with a combined schools Mass which included readings, prayers and sacred music in Italian language as well as a procession of flag bearers acknowledging the Italian tradition of ‘The Palio’ in honour of Mary. Fr Tony Shallue presided, sharing words of hope and optimism in the endless possibilities that lie ahead when we are connected in unity with renewed spirit.

Stella-scuola provided some most engaging live entertainment with ‘Musica Maestro!’ before staff and students from both schools enjoyed a traditional pasta lunch catered by St Mary’s parish ladies. It was a delight to see students from Prep to Year 12 sharing hospitality, music and some perfect Myrtleford weather on this very special day of celebrations.