Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students, 

With a sense of excitement, and a small dose of anticipation, it was a real pleasure to welcome all students back to face-face-to learning this week. As a school we have been really impressed with how settled the students have been on their return and how well they have adapted to our new routines regarding our procedures for the playground. The children have understood why these measures are in place and have accepted the changes with great maturity. A key element of our plans involve adhering to Level 3 / Level 3 Plus restrictions that keep students in their designated grade cohorts.

I was reflecting on the reading from last Sunday’s Gospel, Mark Chapter 10: verses 46-52 and how this sense of courage is reflected in our relationship with each other and our faith. Courage is an interesting emotion that challenges us to do something that takes us outside our comfort zone. We have certainly witnessed this sense of courage over the last two weeks when children have arrived at the gates, after the lengthy extended break, and needed to ‘find the courage’ to take the first steps onto the playground and then into the classroom. As we draw on the opportunity to build on getting back to some sense of normality, the resilience found from showing the courage to turn up each day will allow us all to grow in confidence. 

As we continue to  face the challenges of the weeks ahead can I share with this lovely prayer:

"Lord, 

Walk with me

as I find the courage to face the challenges. 

Let us celebrate the joyful moments,

acknowledging when there is worry and doubt!

Always knowing that You are 

with me along the journey.

Amen."

Mr Justin Devlin

Principal