Originator of all creation, you made a world full of beauty,
an infinite expression of your glory and love for all.

Let us not forget the gift we have been given,
that we may continue to act as guardians and stewards of all your creation.

Fill us with awe and wonder today and each day as we behold your infinite creativity. Give us the courage and strength to view and engage our environment as the sacred space it is and to work to protect it from corruption and exploitation.

May we view all you have created with reverence and admiration,
that we may be reminded of your constant presence in our midst.

As we walk each day, let us remember all those who have come before and walked these same lands.

We must not forget that what we have been given is not only for us, but for the generations to come. Let us cultivate a world teeming with life, where a safe enriching environment is abundant enough for all, that God's love and glory may shine through for generations to come.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Last Sunday, 1 September, was the annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This celebration started among the Orthodox churches of the world in 1989, and in 2015 Pope Francis declared that the Catholic Church would also recognise this significant global gesture. The theme this year is "Hope and Act with Creation" and in his message this year, Pope Francis encourages us to extend the harmony that can exist among humanity to creation in the sense of it being our common home. You can view a summary of his message at this Youtube clip.

Paul Moroney
Principal

NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK- SEPTEMBER 1-7

This year National Child Protection Week will continue to champion the message ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’. 

This message captures the essence of National Child Protection Week which aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. 

So…. to build on last year’s theme of ‘Where we start matters’, this year’s theme will be: ‘Every conversation matters’.

Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well.

Conversations can help us understand issues, craft solutions, value community knowledge, and build the brains and social connections of children and young people.

Conversations between

…children and their caregivers matter (from the very earliest days)

…children and their peers matter

…families with teachers, doctors, and other professionals matter

…friends or neighbours matter

Source: https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-theme/ 

WELLBEING WEEK AT ST JOHN’S

Week 8 of this term has been set aside as Wellbeing Week. This week is aligned with ‘R U Okay’ Day held on Thursday, 12 September. 

We are looking forward to promoting mental health and well being for everyone in our community. There will be a range of activities next week such as health hustles, discussing acts of kindness and class picnic with fruit.

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating their birthday this week :1st September - 7th September

Week 6 - Awards: PRIMARY 

Year 3 Walkathon for Steptember: Raising Awareness for Cerebral Palsy

We are thrilled to announce that our Year 3 students will be participating in a Walkathon as part of Steptember, a global initiative to raise awareness and funds for people living with cerebral palsy. The Walkathon will take place on Friday, 6th September, at Hurley Park.

This special event will see our students walking together to symbolise unity and our collective commitment to making a positive impact. The Walkathon not only promotes physical activity but also fosters a strong sense of community and empathy among our students.

We encourage all parents and families to support this meaningful cause by either sharing awareness or making a donation. Your participation will help us raise both awareness and funds to support those affected by cerebral palsy.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a successful event!

Students will be allowed to wear either summer or winter uniform from now until the end of the term. It needs to be one or the other, not a combination.