Principal's Report
Footy Day
Principal's Report
Footy Day
Dear Families,
We give thanks for a wonderful term and wish everyone a very happy holiday period.
On Wednesday the Sacrament of Confirmation was a reverent and prayerful celebration, beautifully supported by the St Leonard's choir. We are grateful to Bishop Tomlinson and Father John, who spoke beautifully to the candiates, encouraging them to live a life where they embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially in times when they are unsure of the decisions they are faced with as they grow older.
This week's prayer focus is "Discovering My Purpose."
Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-35
Then Jesus and his disciples went away to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Tell me, who do people say I am?”
“Some say that you are John the Baptist,” they answered; “others say that you are Elijah, while others say that you are one of the prophets.”
“What about you?” he asked them. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Then Jesus ordered them, “Do not tell anyone about me.”
Then Jesus began to teach his disciples: “The Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law. He will be put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.” He made this very clear to them.
So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But Jesus turned around, looked at his disciples, and rebuked Peter. “Get away from me, Satan,” he said. “Your thoughts don't come from God but from human nature!” Then Jesus called the crowd and his disciples to him. “If any of you want to come with me,” he told them, “you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me. For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it; but if you lose your life for me and for the gospel, you will save it.”
The reflection questions for this week are:
On a glorious spring day, it was nice to see many parents joining us for the fun of Footy Day. I thank the Year 5/6 students for showing a great deal of leadership in running the footy activities.
Thanks to the PFA and volunteers who cooked a total of 280 hotdogs. Our thanks goes to Baz and his team for sourcing, cutting the rolls and delivering them all to school, which made the day a lot easier.
A thank you Abdullah, father of Eloise in Prep for donating bananas and apples for the students to enjoy. This is a reminder to the students to be fit and eat healthy food.
Thanks to our wonderful team of Jordi, Mila, Pia, Eleni, Harper, Alina and Michaela for raising $85.15 by making and selling footy bracelets.
Thanks to the parents who haev completed the MACSSIS Surveys. As an incentive to complete the surveys, if parents let our school office know that they have completed the survey their child/ren will receive a Zooper Dooper. These students will go into a draw to win their choice of a billabong back pack, marvel cap or a ball. Other prizes include an Action Kidz Holiday Coaching Program voucher or a $100 voucher from Action Box Hill (can be put towards a child’s birthday party.)
MACS has released a new Vision of Instruction. Parents can work in partnership with our school following the tips below. More information can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yex5i5fjG4jbxHvTffdZ8lMfLKZPosKe
We have 3 students who made it to the State Finals of the Prime Minister's Spelling Bee. We are very proud of them and so excited for St. Leonard's!!!
Congratulations to Yoshita, Seniru and Thinuli.
Rob Horwood
Principal