Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

Prayer for Pope Francis

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,

look favorably on your servant Francis,

whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;

grant, we pray, that by word and example

he may be of service to those over whom he presides

so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,

he may come to everlasting life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the final week of Term One, I thank each of our families for the wonderful start we’ve had to the 2025 SJA school year. It has been a busy and positive term, filled with learning, growth and many special and ‘tah dah’ moments across all year levels.

Our students have settled beautifully into their classes, and I am grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by our parent community. A very special thank you to our dedicated staff, who have worked so positively and with such commitment to ensure that every class began the year with confidence and care.

During the first week of the holidays, we will enter the solemn and sacred journey of Holy Week. As a school, next week we will mark this important time with liturgies that reflect the significance of Jesus’ final days. I warmly encourage families to continue their prayerful reflection and, where possible, take part in the Holy Week and Easter celebrations offered by the Parish during the school holidays.

This year, Easter Sunday falls during the term break, we look forward to celebrating the joy of the Resurrection together when we return for Term Two.

Year 6 Camp
I would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful Staff that attended the Year 6 Camp – Brett Seaman, James Dopell, Lilly Eastman, Sophie Strathorn and Bek Brown. The students had a wonderful outdoor educational experience and we have already booked the venue for 2026.

2026 Kinder Enrolments

2026 Enrolment Period is the month of May.

Enrolment time will be on us again in a few weeks. If you have a little one ready for school in 2026 or know of anyone interested in looking at our fantastic school for their children, the enrolment packs will be ready later next week.

Winter Uniform

It is time to get the winter uniforms out and dust them off and of course check to see if they fit.  We will be wearing it when we return for Term 2 on Tuesday 29^th April. This year we will have the usual few weeks of change over, but students are expected to wear correct winter uniform.

In keeping with Cancer Council recommendations, school hats are still to be worn during April and May.

Term Dates

Term One ends for students on Thursday 10^th April, with Friday 11^th April being a Staff Professional Learning Day.

Term Two commences on Tuesday 29^th April for students, and Monday 28^th April for staff.

Portables Update

Our portables are almost finished and will be ready for our students to use again.

Have a lovely week.

Blessing to you and your family.

Jo Reed