Principal's Report
Dear Parents/Carers,
Last weekend brought to a close the celebration of First Holy Communion in our Parish. Congratulations to all the children in our school community who participated in the program this year. Due to the COVID restrictions the program and the sacrament itself had to be provided in a different way to normal. However, I am so grateful that the parish took the initiative to try something different so that the children did not miss out. A huge thanks to Fr John, Mrs Hampton and the Parish Sacramental Coordinators, Norma McNally and Diana Hill, for their commitment to the program. I pray that the children continue to strengthen their relationship with Jesus through this most blessed of sacraments.
Information has been provided through a Compass notification and in the Parish bulletin about the Sacrament of Confirmation which will be celebrated in November. Please contact the parish office if you need more information about this.
Well-being Week/RUOK Day
This week our school is having a focus on 'Well-being' to coincide with RUOK Day tomorrow, 10 September. We are encouraging the children to attend to their own well-being, as well as keeping an eye out for their friends who may seem different to how they normally are.
To help raise awareness of this significant initiative, the children are able to come to school tomorrow dressed in mufti yellow (the colour of RUOK Day), or bright, cheery coloured clothes.
We encourage you to talk about the meaning behind RUOK Day with your children. Their website (https://www.ruok.org.au/) is a good source of information for you.
Father's Day Stall
I would like to pass on my thanks to the P & F for organising this stall so effectively in the midst of the current restrictions. I noticed many children were able to take home a gift for their dad which I am sure was much appreciated.
End of Term 3
You are reminded that this term at St John's concludes for the students on Thursday 24 September. Staff will be involved in a Professional Development Day on Friday 25 September so it will be 'pupil-free.' Term 4 will commence on Monday 12 October.
Wishing you a safe week.
God bless.
Principal