Dear Parents/Carers,

Dear Lord,

As we enter into a new term make us ready, attentive and available to hear you.

Thank You for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that You walk through it with us.

Thank You for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use.

May all that we are today, all that we try to do today, may all our encounters, reflections, even the frustrations and failings all be placed in your hands.

May the work we do and the way we do it, bring new hope, new life, and courage to all with whom we come in contact. We thank you, Lord.

Amen.

Welcome back to a new term. I hope that during the student holiday period you were able to spend some quality family time and enjoy getting out of the normal routines for a while. The children have returned to school looking refreshed and ready to engage in their learning and to reconnect with their friends.

On the last day of Term 1 we held a very successful Cross Country Carnival. The weather was in our favour, and it was wonderful to be able to give the children an opportunity to compete on a more authentic Cross Country course. I would like to acknowledge the support that we received from parents who were able to volunteer on the day in many ways - as a Marshall on the course, a timekeeper or place judge, or assisting with the snow cones. I would also like to thank Mrs Tracy New, our PE teacher, for coordinating the day. She worked extremely hard to ensure the children had a great day.

We began our term on Monday with a moving ANZAC Day service to honour those Australians who have served in the armed forces, especially those who made the supreme sacrifice. Such a service provided an opportunity for the students to learn more about the significance of the day and how it helped to shape some of the things that our nation values. 

I would like to thank the students who were able to participate in the Campbelltown RSL March and Service last Thursday. They were wonderful ambassadors for our school and ensured that we could support the local community in this significant event.

Passing of Bishop Peter Ingham

Sadly, our diocese mourns the death of Bishop Peter Ingham who was the Bishop of the Wollongong Diocese from 2001 to 2018. Those of you with older children may have had Bishop Peter confirm them, or possibly you met him at other events. He was always a very warm and friendly person, and really showed the love of Christ to all he met in the way he listened carefully and gave generously of his time. He leaves a legacy of pastoral care, a deep connection to faith, humility and a good sense of humour, and will be dearly missed by many.

Wishing you a safe and blessed week,

Paul Moroney
Principal