Dear Parents and carers

Hard to believe that we are at the end of another term!  What a term it has been for our students and school community!  An enormous thank you to staff, students, parents and carers and volunteers for making the term such a successful one.

At a recent professional development day, principals had the pleasure to hear Reverend Dr. Richard Leonard present.  As always, the presentation was challenging, insightful and uplifting.  One of the key pieces he delivered was called, ‘the good we rarely tell anyone’, a reflection on the work undertaken by the Catholic Church and its agencies.  Below I have shared some of the wonderful statistics around this piece of work.  The presentation was poignant in light of the royal commission findings.  It is a difficult time for our Church.  The actions of some, are at the forefront of some of the darkest days in our history.  It is easy to forget that despite these events, there is a great deal of good taking place as a result of the work of people committed to the church.  For me the presentation highlighted the need to focus more on the positives, the things that are working well, the hard work that is producing good results, not just in our work but in all aspects of life. It also brought to mind the quote ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’.  If we want to make change then we need to be a part of the solution.  I hope you enjoy some of the statistics included below.

I hope the upcoming holidays provide the opportunity for some family time and a well deserved break.  I am looking forward to a busy Term 4 and wonderful end to the school year.

Enjoy the break

Tim

Sunday’s Gospel

Mark 8:27-35 - Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus teaches that those who would follow him must take up his or her cross.

Peter had expectations about what it meant to call Jesus the Messiah, the Christ. Jesus was indeed the Messiah, but his life and death would show a different understanding of what it means to be the Messiah. We, too, have expectations of God and our own ideas about what we think God ought to be doing in our world. Like Peter, however, we may risk limiting our image of God by thinking only in human ways. God's plan is always more that we can ever imagine.

As you gather as a family, talk about what we expect God to be doing in our world and in our family life. Then read today's Gospel, Mark 8:31-35. Why do you think Peter was so upset by what Jesus was saying? Notice how Jesus reprimands Peter. Do we sometimes forget to let God be God for us? That is, do we sometimes get discouraged because God doesn't act in our world in the ways that we expect? Pray together that we will remember that God is always working for the world's salvation in ways that are beyond our imagination.

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After such a busy Term 3 I hope that you all have a relaxing, restful and safe holiday break.  Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.

We thank you Lord, for this term.

For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt.

Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.

Give us strength and courage to do what is right: to be witnesses of our faith.

Help us to be a practical Christian these holidays, to appreciate what others do for

us, to give time and effort to help others.

To be peacemakers in our family.

Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest and good fun.

Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term.

We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents

And a community that cares for us.

May we always be conscious of you in our lives.

Amen

Have a wonderful week.

God Bless

Amanda

Year 4's Convict Day Tuesday 18th September