Dear SJA Families,

I remember when my dad turned 50 and I thought he was an old man! I have reassessed many of the things I used to think about my father and love him even more today and cherish the memories I have of him, especially as a child growing up.

With Fathers’ Day this weekend I take the opportunity to thank all of the dads and father-figures in our SJA family. The school appreciates the many ways in which you support and assist us for the good of your children. Best wishes for a great day on Sunday.

A Father’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven

I am a father on earth.

You have given me this gift and responsibility.

Grant me the wisdom to carry it out.

Let my fatherhood be one of encouragement and support, not of expectations and control.

Let me respect them as individuals, not as extensions of myself.

Let me be honest about my feelings toward them – including my anger, disappointment, hurt, excitement, joy and love.

Let me be firm without dominating them.

Let me be sensitive to their feelings without trying to change them.

Let me be there for them when they need me and get out of their way when they don’t.

Let me offer them the roots of belonging and the wings of freedom.

Help me, Father in heaven, to be a father on earth.

Amen

Father’s Day Functions at SJA

Thank you to Chris Evan’s our REC for organising the Father’s Day Liturgy. It was lovely to begin our day in prayer devoted to our dads and father-figures.

A special thank you to everyone who helped feed and nourish our many dads and special friends. This was joyfully followed by a kick of the footy, shooting hoops and then into classes for our students to share all of their 'ta dah' moments. It was moments like these, that will be treasured by your sons and daughters for many years to come.

Happy Father’s Day (this Sunday) to all the dads, grand-dads, uncles and father-figures of our children. Congratulations on the love you put into being a father. Though they may not often say it, the children appreciate you for the love you put into their lives.

Strangers in the house!

For obvious reasons my wife and I always like to know who is in our house. Visitors are greeted at the front door and welcomed.

For the safety of your child, and the other 380 in the school, we also need to know who is in the school. Even if only visiting for a short time we require all visitors to sign in at the front office.

Did You Know…

Not only do your school fees cover the cost of all classroom materials and learning resources; they also pay electricity, water, phone, cleaning, ISP costs, internet security, grounds and many other costs.

Please do all you can to get up to date with school fee payments. If you have any concerns regarding fees, please don’t hesitate to contact our Finance Office Roxanne Su roxanne.su@cg.catholic.edu.au or myself.

It was once said…

“Nothing is funnier than people without kids telling me how tired they are.” – unknown, but certainly a parent.

Blessings to you and your family.

Jo Reed