Principal's Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
There are times when only a mother's love can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappoints and calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a mother's love can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a mother's faith can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day.
For a mother's heart and a mother's faith and a mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the angels and sent from God above.
I would like to wish all our mums a wonderful Mother's Day on Sunday. I hope you get suitably spoiled!
Apologies for the delay with the distribution of this week's Newsletter due to yesterday's power outage. We may continue to see some disruption to the use of the Parish carpark over the new few days so please keep monitoring Compass for any updates, especially to drop-off and pick-up routines.
School Athletics Carnival
We look forward to our carnival next Wednesday 11 May. You are asked to make sure you have given your child permission via Compass. If you need help with this, please contact our office.
Thank you to those parents who have indicated they can help on the day. Any parents and carers who are attending just to spectate are asked to remain outside the fence and to not enter the grandstand area. This is part of our COVID Safe Measures and to ensure the grandstand is left for the children and staff only.
Open School Afternoon
This has been postponed to Thursday 12 May 3.30-5.30pm. Please let any family or friends who are seeking enrolment at St John's about the change of date.
Upcoming Federal Election
With the election coming up on 21 May, I include two documents for you that may assist in your decision making. The first comes from the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and is titled "Towards a Better Kind of Politics." It reflects on the good that can be done for the community by using your vote for the common good of all. The statement includes a Prayer for the Election and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
The second document outlines the election priorities from the National Catholic Education Commission.
Wishing you a happy and safe week,
Paul Moroney
Principal