16th June, 2015 Reflection The Mustard Seed ‘The mustard seed, the smallest of all the seeds, grows into the biggest shrub of all.’ (from Mark 4:31) He also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’ There are moments when we encounter you in the small and the ordinary, moments of grace when we glimpse you in what is earthy and transitory: in a glance, a sound, a symbol, a touch, in the fleeting moment filled with infinite grace, in the parables as we hear them again, and remember that, in these small things, we find echoes of your Kingdom. Oh God, from everlasting to everlasting, from whom we come and to whom we go, we have come to this day and we give you praise, Amen.
Exams
Parents of Year 12 students doing VCE
Congratulations to our Year 9, 10 and 11 students who undertook their Semester 1 exams in a positive and studious manner. Students will have the opportunity to receive their exams back and use as pointers for future improvement. We trust that all students worked to their potential and will receive the grades that they deserve.
Could all parents of VCE students doing Units 3/4 mark on their Home Calendar the following date: Wednesday July 22 - Parent/student/teacher Interviews from 4.00 - 7.30pm. All parents of students studying Units 3/4 are expected to attend these interviews. Parents of students studying Units 3/4 will receive a letter from me in early July regarding my expectations for these interviews. For the moment, simply mark the date on your Home Calendar as HIGH IMPORTANCE. Staff Professional Learning Day A reminder that staff will be involved in a Professional Learning day on Monday, 22nd June. This is a student free day.
Mark Sheehan Principal