Dear Parents and Carers,

Last week our Yr 6 Leaders received their badges at our Centred in Faith gathering. Mrs Helen Bramanathan lead the students and parents through Christian Meditation. (This is something we do at all our whole school gatherings). Christian Meditation is a contemplative form of prayer that allows children to experience and develop their innate capacity to be open to God. Through silence and stillness of body and mind, children let go of thoughts and move from their ‘heads’ to their ‘hearts’, repeating internally, the sacred word “Maranatha”. It takes them on an inward journey to “be with God” – Centred in Faith.

Prayer forms an important part of our day. These occasions of gathering in stillness and silence build community. With God’s grace, our actions begin to show the fruits of this type of prayer – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness and self-control.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Please join us for Mass next Wednesday at 9:30am. We will be up in St Thomas More’s Parish Church. All students will receive ashes on their forehead. This marks the beginning of lent - 40 days of repentance and fasting leading up to Easter.

Community Breakfast

Please join us for our Welcoming Community Breakfast next Friday, February 28, from 8am. A note was sent home today, please RSVP by Friday 21st February.  

YWCA Care Program

YWCA have been successful in extending their licence to cater for more students. I have been told they have contacted all parents who were put on a waiting list. If you have not been notified, please make contact directly.

Winter Sporting Teams

Thank you to those parents who have notified us about your child joining a local team for the Winter comp. We will forward this information out to families once we have all parent contact information returned.

Centred in Learning Gathering

This Friday we will affirm students for their contributions to our community, their efforts and successes. All welcome – Holy Faith Hall at 9am.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Wiley
Principal.