Queen of Peace Parish Primary School Newsletter

From the Principal

We have made it through Term One with only the slightest COVID interruption – what a great outcome! Thanks to all for your ongoing patience and understanding with continuing limited onsite involvement.

 

Term 1 is the foundation that we build our school year on, we desire for all our students to feel success and have a positive and happy year of great learning. Success looks different for each child, as we know that they grow in splutters and spurts. There will be mountains to climb, plateaus for rest and consolidation and descents, that are all a normal part of life.  When our students experience success, many other positive learning dispositions also follow: collaboration, resilience, motivation, curiosity, reflection and creativity.

 

Whilst on the subject of positivity and happiness, the school celebrated Harmony Day last Friday with some important lessons and fun activities celebrating Australian multiculturalism. It really was a great day that made me feel very fortunate and proud to be part of a wonderful community at Queen of Peace.  For more details and photos, please check out the ‘Wellbeing’ section of this newsletter.

 

As we prepare for the end of what has thankfully been a busy term, we concluded today with a Holy Week presentation. This focused on the key events from the Stations of the Cross. It gave our students the opportunity to participate in prayer and reflection as we approach Easter, where we remember the death of Jesus and we celebrate the new life of his presence within us. I hope you have a joyous Easter and fulfilling holiday break.

 

2021 School Closure Days

Listed below are our school closure days for 2021. These are student free days.  Staff use these days to further develop their learning and keep informed of current practice and procedures.

  • Thursday & Friday 6 & 7 May (Term 2 Wk 3) Project Thrive (Wellbeing)
  • Monday 16 August ( Term 3  Wk 6) Catholic Identity
  • Monday 1 November (Term 4 Wk 5) Report Writing Day
  • Friday 26 November (Term 4 Wk 8 ) Planning for 2022

NOTE: These dates are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

 

Warm regards

Darren Gibbons

Principal