Dear Parents/Carers,

We are now half way through the season of Lent. This, along with the season of Advent, asks us to reflect on how we are connecting with God. Our Christian belief is that God lives within each of us, therefore our relationships with others provides us with an opportunity to connect with Him. During Lent we are called to reflect on how we are living hope-filled relationships with others, as well how we are attending to our own needs. Are we giving ourselves time to be with those who give us meaning and purpose? Are we allowing ourselves to spend time away from the normal daily routines of life (even if it is just 5 minutes) to sit in quiet reflection? Do we look for opportunities to take our children to a beach, bush setting or park to be immersed in God's creation?

Updated COVID Directives

On Monday, a Compass notification highlighted some changes to the COVID directives. While there has been some lifting of restrictions for parents being able to attend school events and assist at school, there are still COVID-safe requirements that need to be adhered to, such as social distancing, signing-in and ensuring you are staying home if you are unwell. Our first event that we will be able to have parents attend will be the Cross Country on Monday 29 March. We will be providing you with more details about this soon.

While parents are able to be on site for morning drop-off, you are reminded that it must only be for as short a time as possible. Many parents have responded to the observation from us that the drop-off at the gate has proven to be extremely beneficial for children in building up their independence and confidence, and they have been very settled at the start of the day.

Wishing you a safe week,

Paul Moroney
Principal