Dear Parents and Carers,

Holy Father, God of Love, teach us to respect all cultures. Help us to bring about spiritual and social change. Open up our hearts so that we may hear the message you teach of a world in which the wrongs of the past are recognised - a world in which a reconciled people walk and talk together sharing stories; a world in which all burn with the desire to have your peace and justice reign. Amen.

Recently our nation acknowledged NAIDOC Week under the theme of 'For our Elders' which was an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Being part of a Catholic school, it is incumbent on all of us in the St John's community to ensure we are living in true reconciliation just as Jesus taught us, to sit and listen to the story of all peoples, to honour the dignity of all and to not let anyone feel unsupported or marginalised.

As has been mentioned we will be celebrating 'For our Elders'/Grandparents Day next Tuesday 25 July from 10.00am. This is always a special event for our school. Visitors are reminded to bring a chair for the Mass being held under the COLA. Children can be taken home by their grandparent/special visitor once the Open Classrooms have concluded (approximately 12.45pm).

We are seeking assistance in providing something for the morning tea (this can be left at the Office). If you are able to help with setting up and serving the morning tea, please let the office know. Thank you.

P & F Trivia Night

We look forward to the Trivia Night being held this Saturday 22 July. There are still places available so please consider coming along to what promises to be a great night. On our school's Facebook page you can also bid for a 'class artwork' that will be part of a Silent Auction on the night - don't miss out on your chance for a piece of great creativity done by the children.

The P & F are providing funds to go toward a playground for the children which is being installed during August. The Trivia Night is their major fundraiser so your support of this event would be greatly appreciated.

End of Term 3

To assist with your own family organisation, please note that the last day of Term 3 for all students will be Thursday 21 September.

Paul Moroney

Principal