Dear Parents and Caregivers

The Scandalous Grace of God: A Reflection on Ephesians 3

Ephesians 3 offers a message that was both shocking and liberating in its time - and remains deeply transformative today. Paul reveals the resolution of a long-standing mystery: How would God fulfill His promise to bless all nations? (see Genesis 12:3, 26:4).

The answer is found in Jesus Christ.

In verses 1–13, Paul explains that Gentiles-non-Jews - are now full heirs of God’s salvation promises. This was not achieved through religious performance or ethnic privilege, but through grace alone, offered freely in Christ. The Gentiles did not have to earn this or adopt Jewish customs - it was a gift from God.

This message was deeply offensive to many Jews of the time. For centuries, Jewish identity had been shaped by obedience to the Law - dietary rules, ritual purity, circumcision, Sabbath observance, and temple sacrifices. These practices were seen as essential to righteousness. Yet Paul boldly proclaims that salvation is not earned by works, nor is it entitled by heritage. It is a gift, received by faith.

Imagine the relief and joy of the Gentiles hearing this for the first time: You are welcome. You are included. You are loved - without needing to become Jewish first.

Paul then turns to prayer in verses 14–21, asking that believers - Jew and Gentile alike - be strengthened in their inner being through the Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. He prays that they may “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ” and “be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

This is the heart of the gospel: God’s grace is scandalously generous, and His love is immeasurably vast. It breaks down barriers, heals divisions, and invites every person into a life of purpose, peace, and belonging.

Let us, as a school community, be rooted in this truth. May we raise children who know they are loved by God - not because of what they do, but because of who He is.

Reminders from the Principal’s Desk

July Holidays

We are wishing all families a restful break over the coming July holidays. The office is open during the break if you need anything but will be CLOSED Tuesday 22 July between 8.30am and 11.00am and Friday 25 July from 1.00pm for staff training. Teaching staff return on the 21st of July for a professional development week.

Students return on 28th of July for the start of Term 3. It will be Week 2A.

Teachers will be enjoying a well-earned rest over this break and may not be monitoring their emails. If you have an urgent enquiry during the holidays, please contact the College Office.

Compass – College Reports

A reminder that student reports will be released digitally to parents via Compass. Please check you can log into your parent account in Compass in preparation for reports being released. You can log in via the Compass app, or by going here.

Parents and carers will receive an email from the College when reports are released. The email will contain a guide for how to access your child’s reports. You are encouraged to download and save the digital copy of your child’s reports.

Compass – Student Medical Details

The College has recently finished implementing the student medical plans and alerts into Compass. Parents can now view and update medical details for their children through Compass directly. In Compass, go to Update My Details, select your child, and you will be able to view their medical details and can make changes. All changes go to our Administration staff for confirmation before going live.

Please contact the College reception if you have any problems accessing Compass.

Second-Hand Uniforms – Generocity Op Shop

It is with great thanks to Generocity Church that I am sharing that they have offered to take on the work of hosting our second-hand uniforms. We have heard regular feedback from families that an option for purchasing second-hand uniforms is wanted and this is a great opportunity to foster this.

The Generocity Op Shop is located at 194 Lake Albert Rd, Kooringal and is open Fridays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. They are happy to accept donations of clean, second-hand uniforms and will ensure that affordable sustainable options exist for College uniforms.

Dr Rahmi Jackson

Principal

Census Collection Notice

Term 2 Week 10