Dear Parents and Carers,

SALUTATION

Grace to you and peace.

PARKING ON CAMPBELL ST

It has been brought to the attention of the school that a number of parents/carers are parking illegally at both pick up and drop off times on Campbell St. This includes parking on yellow lines, parking over the entrance to school car park, parking the bus zone, and parking over the pedestrian crossing. These behaviours jeopardise the safety of our students by restricting traffic flow, further narrowing the passage of vehicles on the road, and creating unpredictable road conditions. The safety of our students and families at pick up time is paramount. We all have places to be at the end of the school day; but these needs do not trump the law, road safety or student safety.

GRADE 6 REFLECTION DAY

This week, our Grade 6 students stepped out of the classroom and into the fresh air of Prospect Park for the first of four Reflection Days designed to guide and support their journey as leaders of our school. Led by Mr Luke McCormack - former student, gifted educator, and masterful storyteller - the day launched a year-long exploration inspired by the Hero’s Journey.

Luke began working with this cohort during last year’s Grade 5 Leadership Retreat, by exploring with our students what it means to 'be human'. Through stories, games, quiet meditations, and plenty of laughter, our students were gently challenged to consider the deeper aspects of who they are becoming - not just as learners, but as friends, leaders, and people of compassion and courage.

So our first gathering for 2025 focused on relationships - a chance to pause and take stock of “where we are now” as a group of young people standing at the beginning of their final year of primary school. The students reflected on the importance of connection: to their peers, to themselves, and to the impact they have as leaders within our community. Through storytelling, quiet reflection, movement, and open-hearted conversation, they were encouraged to notice what is steady and strong in their lives (Order), while also preparing for the inevitable changes and challenges (Disorder) that come with growth.

Luke’s approach, grounded in the wisdom of the Hero’s Journey, invites our students to see their year not just as a calendar of events, but as a meaningful adventure—full of highs and lows, lessons and triumphs. He reminded us all that while change can feel unsettling, it is also the path to becoming more fully ourselves.

As the year unfolds, each Reflection Day will build on the last - moving from relationships to challenges, then growth, and finally, celebration. We are incredibly grateful for the way Luke is helping shape this journey, offering our students not just moments of reflection, but the tools and mindset to embrace their transition to high school with courage, clarity, and heart.

PRINCIPAL'S MORNING TEA

At our Friday afternoon School Assembly last week, there were a number of students who received a Gospel Value Award for demonstrating the value of DIGNITY. These students attended a special Principal’s Morning Tea in Josephite Hall this Tuesday (25th March).

The students each shared what they are grateful for in their lives, including playing with friends at break time, the whole world, cats, our families for giving us hugs, our siblings, our Mums for taking us to school, and our pet dogs Frankie and Franklin, and two pet dogs named, Rip!

They also shared about their hobbies, interests and dreams which included tap dancing and ballet, horse riding, soccer, basketball, triathlons, 'Bums on Seats' cycling races, reading books, cricket, swimming, AusKick, Aussie Hoops, and bouncing on the trampoline!