Dear Parents and Carers,

A warm welcome back to Term Two. I hope staff, students, and families have found time to reset and recharge, ready for another term.
Please remember to regularly check the school calendar, newsletters, and our bulletin board for upcoming events. If you are not receiving updates via the Compass app, do not hesitate to contact our administration team. Communication is vital, and we are committed to providing information in a timely manner to help families stay organised and informed.

As a Catholic school community, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. His gentle spirit, courageous leadership, and profound love for all people touched hearts around the world, including our own. Throughout his time as our Holy Father, Pope Francis guided us with humility and wisdom, constantly calling us toward a more compassionate, just, and caring way of living.

One of his most powerful teachings was shared through his ‘Encyclical’ Laudato Si’ “, Praise be to you, my Lord”, his heartfelt letter to the world on caring for our common home. Studying Laudato Si’ deepened my understanding of the vital connection between caring for our planet and caring for one another. It reminds us that environmental stewardship is not just about protecting nature—it is about protecting people, especially the most vulnerable. This powerful document broadened my perspective on how everything is interconnected: our choices, our consumption, our treatment of others, and our relationship with creation. It inspired me to live more consciously, act more compassionately, and lead with an even greater sense of responsibility toward both humanity and the Earth we share.

Pope Francis taught that the Earth is God's gift to us—full of beauty, life, and wonder—and that we each have a responsibility to protect it, not only for ourselves but for future generations. His love for people and creation was rooted in his deep faith and the belief that every person is made in God's image. He showed us that even small acts of kindness, gratitude, and care can make a difference in healing our world.

As we mourn the loss of Pope Francis, we are also called to remember and live out the powerful messages he left behind. In our homes, our schools, and our daily lives, we can continue his legacy by nurturing our children with the values he held dear: love, compassion, humility, and stewardship of the earth.
May we honour Pope Francis by walking gently on the earth, carrying gratitude in our hearts and hope in our hands, for the sake of our children and for generations to come.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

A reminder to our 2026 Kinder parents: our Kinder Information Night will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, beginning at 5:30 pm. We look forward to welcoming new and existing families and children into our school community. It's a special time for us to share who we are and showcase our beautiful place and space. I consider it a privilege to work in partnership with families in the formation and education of their special little people.

Charlene Best

Principal