Prayer

 Acknowledgment of Country

We turn our hearts and minds to the people of the Yorta Yorta nation, who have occupied this country for thousands of years. 

We pay respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and commit to walking alongside Aboriginal Australians in truth and justice. 

The Feast of Mary MacKillop

The Feast of Mary MacKillop is celebrated on August 8 each year, honoring Australia’s first saint, who dedicated her life to education and social justice.

Significance of the Feast

Mary MacKillop, also known as Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, is widely admired for her dedication to education and her compassionate outreach to the disadvantaged in Australia. 

As co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, she played a pivotal role in establishing schools in isolated communities, ensuring that all children—regardless of their circumstances—had access to learning. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire acts of kindness, service, and social justice.

One of her most cherished sayings captures the heart of her mission: "Never see a need without trying to do something about it." – Mary MacKillop

Prayer to Saint Mary MacKillop 

Saint Mary MacKillop, you trusted God in every challenge and dedicated your life to serving others, especially those in need.

Help us to live with courage, kindness, and faith.

Teach us to see Christ in those around us and to respond with love and compassion.

May your example inspire us to persevere through difficulties, forgive generously, and place our trust in God's providence.

Pray for us, that we may grow in holiness and faithfully follow God's will each day.

Through your intercession, may we receive the graces we need and continue to bring hope and peace to our world.

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us. 

Amen.

School Theme 2026

This year our school theme is: Seek Peace and Pursue it.   For leaders, educators, students, and families, this theme is both a challenge and a compass. It reminds us that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, mercy, and love. It calls us to be peacemakers in our schools, homes, communities, and hearts. And it affirms that the pursuit of peace is not optional, it is essential to the mission of Catholic leadership. 

In 2026, may we not only seek peace, but pursue it with courage, humility, and hope.

Keep In your Prayers and Thoughts... 

To any of our students, families, staff and school community who may be grieving the loss of a loved one.

To all our students and families who are currently unwell.

All our families, we pray to keep them safe and healthy as we commence this school year

Our teachers as they guide our learners in the Learning Suites

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." Matthew 21:22