Dear Parents/Carers,

"Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to Your voice. Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfilment the good work that You have begun in them. We pray that You will continue to guide them and sustain them. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."

Our prayer focus this week has been for our Year 6 students who this week have been celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation. The final Mass is being held tonight. I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to Fr John, Fr Feleki, the Parish Sacramental team, Mrs Hampton and many of our staff who supported the program and ensured that the children were still able to receive the Sacrament amidst the lockdown and restrictions.

Miss Tobin

As a follow up from the announcement that was pushed out on Compass this morning, I would like to pass on my personal congratulations to Miss Tobin on her first Principalship at St Patrick's, Port Kembla. Miss Tobin has made a significant impact in the short time that she has been at St John's and I know that she will have great success in the role of Principal. I will, however, greatly miss her collegial support.

Kindergarten Orientation

Yesterday we began our orientation program with next year's Kindergarten students. As we were unable to provide the Transition to School Playgroup, it is wonderful that we have at least been able to organise four visits to school to help ease them into 'big school.' We loved welcoming the children yesterday and look forward to their future visits.

P & F Meeting

You are reminded that the next P & F Meeting will be held next Tuesday, 30 November at 7.00pm in the Tiered Learning Space. This will be the first chance the P & F has been able to meet since the lockdown. All welcome. 

Wishing you a safe and happy week,

Paul Moroney

Principal