Principal's Message
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,
As we draw towards the end of Term Three I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the variety of events and activities that speak to the very essence of who we are as a catholic school community. The return to participating in a mini version of school athletics carnival, our Fathers Day Stall, Daffodil Day and the opportunity to dress up and celebrate a Book Week Parade both highlighted the importance of connecting with the wider school community. The positive feedback, both verbally and through the smiles and laughter from the students, carers, parents and grandparents showed why we value who we are as a school community.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 September, will be the last day for students for this term. On Thursday, a public holiday, we will take a moment to give thanks and pray for Queen Elizabeth II. We give thanks for Her Majesty's life. As a woman of faith, she made a real difference in the world. May she rest in peace, in the loving arms of our God.
This Friday the staff will be attending a Spirituality Day centred on nurturing compassion in times of change. In these times of change compassion heals and connects us to ourselves, the earth, its creatures and all humanity. As a staff we will explore the spirituality qualities and movements of compassion that lived in the heart of Jesus and St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.
St Mary of the Cross said:
“Be a gift of love and compassion for one another.”
May I wish all our families a restful holiday break, that is centred on family time and that all our students come back next term energised for Term Four.
Take Care
Mr Justin Devlin
Principal