30th May, 2017 Reflection Lord in this National Reconciliation Week Open Our Hearts....Lord, open up our hearts so that we may hear the message you teach of a world in which the wrongs of the past are recognised - a world in which a reconciled people walk and talk together sharing stories; a world in which all burn with the desire to have your peace and justice reign. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Dear Parents and Friends, Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester this week, as they grieve the loss of loved ones from the terrorist attack last Monday. The tragedy of this situation was heightened when we saw images of children killed and maimed as they exited a concert which attracted many young people. Government funding for Catholic schools As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, this debate is live at the moment in Australian Parliament It’s a complex issue, so if you want to know more about it, come along to the Parents and Friends meeting tomorrow night and I will give a 10-minute summary of the facts. I have been in contact with our Federal Member, Brendan O’Connor on this matter which is crucial to our planning into the next decade. Mark Sheehan Principal School Photos - 1 June Full school photos are scheduled for June 1. Ordering of photos will be done online. Details on how to order photos were given to each student last week. The photographer Arthur Reed Photos will also provide the opportunity for family photos. Students will be required to wear full winter uniform for the photos and if a student has PE or a related activity they will need to bring their PE uniform to school and change from their uniform. Please assist us by ensuring your child is correctly dressed in the uniform, boys must be clean shaven and all students have multiple piercings removed. Students who will/may be absent on the 1st will have the opportunity to have their photo taken at the catch up day on June 2. If you are ordering the photos on the day with the form you must provide the correct money as the school and the photographers do not provide change. Mr Robert Blackley Deputy Principal - Students
Parents & Friends There will be a Parent & Friends AGM, tomorrow night Wednesday 31st May at 7.30pm