Since Wednesday I have been at the annual retreat held for principals in our Archdiocese. It's an opportunity to reflect on one's role as a leader of a Catholic school and the values that underpin the actions and decisions we make. It's always nourishing. I'm also thankful to have such a caring and capable staff, enabling me to have this opportunity.

Parent Information Night recordings

For those who missed our Parent Information Nights at the beginning of the year we have placed the recordings of them on our school website. The packs that went home with students earlier this term will have much of the information. We also know how it is helpful for parents to see and hear their child's teacher as well. They will be available for two weeks.

Please follow the link to listen to your child's teachers talk about their focus for this beginning of the year.

Respect for the environment in action

I would like to thank Ms Rebecca Neiberding and Ms Allison Lock, our sustainability teachers, for organising our Clean Up Australia School's Day today.

Our students often hear about the first two school expectations: Respect Others and Respect Self. This has been a tangible way to display our third expectation Respect the Environment.

Children are naturally egocentric. Over time, with healthy parenting and in being part of a community, they learn to be less and less centred on themselves and more able to empathise with others, see their needs and act selflessly.

Teaching about the value of Creation and it's delicate balance is a very safe and fruitful way of growing out of one's childhood egocentricity. It is an opportunity to take small, selfless actions that have a significant positive impact on someone or something other than ourselves.

Today has been a great step forward in raising our students' awareness and capacity to impact the world they will one day lead.

Supporting mental health

We're having a kitchen garden working bee!

We'd like to get the kitchen garden ready for winter planting and it needs a little tidy up that really only adults can do. Our Working Bee will be held on Sunday morning 21st March, 9.00am to 11.00 am. We'd love to have as many people as possible. If you can make it please register below. Children are welcome to come with parents or grandparents to either help or play nearby. Refreshments will be provided.

After a very busy start to the school year I sincerely hope that everyone enjoys a restful long weekend with family and friends.

God Bless,

Matthew Garton

Principal