St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School Campbelltown eNewsletter

Principal's Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

Lord Jesus,

The Holy Land is once again struck by violence. Look with mercy upon the land that was your earthly home. Be close to those who are full of fear and despair.

You are our peace and light to the nations. Let peace flourish. Let the people be safe in your love.

Amen

The conflict in the Holy Land continues to cause grief and confusion across the world. Mother Teresa wrote beautifully about peace:

"The fruit of silence is prayer; the fruit of prayer is faith; the fruit of faith is love; the fruit of love is service; the fruit of service is peace.

Let us not use bombs and guns to overcome the world. Let us use love and compassion. Peace begins with a smile. Smile five times a day at someone you don't really want to smile at; do it for peace. Let us radiate the peace of God and so light His light and extinguish in the world and in the hearts of all men all hatred and love for power. Today, if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other - that man, that woman, that child is my brother or my sister." www.scu.edu/mcae/architects-of-peace/Teresa/essay.html

What a great message for us all - to smile five times a day at someone you don't really want to smile at! Many children seem to be far more capable at smiling than some adults - maybe they can teach us something about its importance!

Sport Achievement

Congratulations to Nimo R who received a Wollongong Diocese Red Medallion at an awards ceremony last Friday night. During this year Nimo has represented MacKillop in the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association competitions in Rugby League and Rugby Union. These achievements qualified him for the Red Award. Well done, Nimo.

Wishing you a great week,

Paul Moroney

Principal