Principal's Report

What a busy fortnight we have had! We welcomed several members from the Catholic Education Commission to our school on Monday. Staff and students had the opportunity to highlight the successes of our school and also raise the challenges our community faces. CEC Members joined Spelling Mastery sessions and were impressed with how embedded the program was and how students could talk to why they enjoyed the sessions. The group commented on the importance of our school in the community and recognised the work staff put in supporting students and their families. We were pleasantly surprised to receive a beautiful bouquet from the group, thanking us for hosting the visit. Many thanks to the families that joined us for morning tea to reinforce our priorities of recruitment, wellbeing and upgrades to facilities.

I’m very proud to share the news that three of our staff members have been selected to receive awards in the upcoming Excellence in Faith ceremony in Canberra later this month. Aunty Sharon, Miss Karli and Mrs Elwin have all been recognised for their ongoing commitment to the students and families of our great school. I look forward to being the photographer for the event and will share photos and awards from the night.

The visit and the awards reinforce Mary MacKillop’s quote of “Never see a need without doing something about it.” We joined together on Tuesday morning to celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross. She was an incredible woman of faith, strength, determination and love. This year’s theme of Be Fierce for Fair is something we strive to instil in our students.

Tomorrow we will celebrate our Grandparents and Grandfriends Mass. I was lucky enough to see my grandparents nearly everyday when I was little. They were my absolute heroes and I miss them greatly. I look forward to tomorrow, when our students can show their love and thanks to their special people. Please extend the invitation to all who would like to join us. Please remember to BYO Lunch! Or put in a lunch order.

As the term continues, please keep our staff in your hearts and prayers. We have staff caring for loved ones, staff who have recently farewelled loved ones, staff who are preparing to welcome little ones already much loved! These are the same staff who show up every day to teach and guide and care and nurture our students. They are absolutely amazing! Thanks, Mrs Morris