Message from the Principal
Happy Easter!
Dear Families and friends,
Last week I attended the Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principal’s Conference 2019. The theme was IMPACT THE FUTURE - the future is in our hands. I shared this experience with James Gow, Jodie Bawden and Ellis Warrener.
It was 3 full days of outstanding presenters who all shared the same message for us - Learning occurs when we connect with something meaningful and important.
It is this meaning that drives us forth in our pursuit of more. The conference reinforced our Learning and Teaching Philosophy of every person flourishing and known. Our purpose in a Catholic School is about ensuring learning is an adventure. One of discovery, possibilities and friendship where young minds are set alight. Where children grow academically and as caring young people. Each lesson is the pursuit of a new frontier. Our mission is much more than to help your child pass a test. It is to help shape their hearts and minds for a lifetime of success. We are focused on educating your children in the fullest sense. It is the success of our students that makes it all worth the effort. For us each day is an adventure too. When they leave our care we want to know that they are best equipped to leave their mark on the world.
This week I felt most honoured and proud to be the Principal of this outstanding school. Harmony Day is a day that belongs to us. Where we can celebrate the unique relationships that shape our lives within St Anthony’s and equip us with the relational skills to make an impact on the world. I love it that we are all together sharing different stories and cultural celebrations that make us who we are. I am incredibly proud of the staff who empower your children to make their mark on our school and indeed on the world. I am incredibly proud of our students and our community. There is not another community like us.
Please make sure that your Easter is sacred and blessed. Look after yourselves in the holiday break and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 2. Thank you for your great support in Term 1. Happy Easter.
Thank you to all of our parents who contributed to the setup of our Harmony Day celebrations. Thank you to Karen Hatton for our magnificent cake and the staff of St. Anthony’s for their
meticulous planning.
Go gently and as always, if you have any feedback, questions or ideas we’d love to hear about them. Positive feedback drives our work forward. Positive interactions drive our work forward.
God bless,
Patrika Rowley