Dear Parents,

We have had a wonderful week, with the children having the opportunity to celebrate

together with Andrew Chinn last Friday. It was a fantastic turnout from our parents

and a great way to celebrate our school community.

On Monday we had Mindfull Aus working with our Year F-2 classes. They do such a

wonderful job of teaching the children how to Identify, Control and Express their

emotions, giving them healthier hearts and lighter minds.

Also on Monday we had our school photos. Peter and Pam, the photographers from

HotFX, spoke very highly of our students and the exceptional behaviour and

collaboration they showed throughout the day.

We congratulate our Year 3 and Year 5 students on the way they engaged with

NAPLAN. They should feel so proud of themselves and the wonderful job they did.

They certainly did their best throughout the sessions.

This Friday we are having our Colour Fun Run. We thank all families for your support

and we look forward to a wonderful, fun day together.

On Monday we have our Athletics Carnival at the Joe Carmody Track. Our Years 3-6

students will be walking to the track at the beginning of the school day. Our Year F-2

students will be walking to the track at 11.30am. We expect that the carnival will

finish close to the end of the day and we invite parents who are attending to take

their children home from the track at the end of the day.

Harmony Week is an annual celebration in March across Australia, dedicated to

promoting diversity, respect, and inclusion. It provides a wonderful opportunity for

parents to introduce their children to different cultures, traditions, and customs. The

aim is to foster an appreciation for diversity, encouraging everyone to celebrate

differences and create a sense of belonging within the community. The theme for

Harmony Week 2025, which takes place from March 17-23, is “Harmony - we all

have a role to play!”.

Throughout Harmony Week, a variety of events and activities are organized to unite

people from different cultural backgrounds. These include multicultural food festivals,

cultural performances, art exhibitions, and workshops. By participating in these

activities, children can develop a deeper understanding of the diverse communities

that shape Australia.

As a parent, you can engage your children in conversations about multiculturalism

and inspire them to ask questions. By nurturing a more inclusive and harmonious

society, you’ll help your children develop a greater appreciation for the cultural

richness and diversity that Australia offers.

As we enter the third week of Lent, we reflect on the message Pope Francis has for

us:

Let us pray that during this season of Lent we embrace the opportunity to: fast from

hurting words and say kind words, fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude, fast

from anger and be filled with patience, fast from pessimism and be filled with hope,

fast from worries and have trust in God, fast from complaints and contemplate

simplicity, fast from pressures and be prayerful, fast from bitterness and fill our

hearts with joy, fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others, fast from

grudges and be reconciled, fast from words and be silent so we can listen. We pray

that our only desire and our one choice is to choose what better leads to the

deepening of God’s life in us. We ask the Lord to guide our decisions today and to

bless us with His peace, His joy, His love. Amen.

Kind regards

Lisa