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“Friends love you like a sister or brother - they are born to give support during adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17

Vol 38 I No. 5 · 26 Feb 2025

In this issue

Principal Teaching and Parenting Anxious Kids, 1. Explain anxiety, 2. Respond with empathy, 3. Show the amygdala they’re safe, 4. Practise mindfulness -the antidote to worrying, 5. Practice defusing sticky thoughts, 6. Get the fundamentals right, Keep School Funding Fair, Prayers for Pope Francis, Staff News

Deputy Principal Upcoming Assessments

Faith, Justice and Formation SPC Laudato si’ Action Plan, Old Palms Wanted , SOL Service Opportunities

Wellbeing - Senior School 2025 St Patrick’s Young Leaders Afternoon Tea

Wellbeing - Middle School Inspiring Young Leaders

Curriculum and Learning Year 12 Assessment Block

Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3 Student Goal Setting , The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) , NAPLAN Lockdown Browser , NAPLAN provisions , Writing in Stage 3

Careers News Industry Spotlight - Careers in Finance, Banking and Financial Services, Investment and Asset Management, Accounting and Auditing, Financial Analysis and Advisory, Insurance and Risk Management, Superannuation and Retirement Planning, Compliance and Regulatory Finance, Technology and Data in Finance, Other Finance Careers

Co-curricular The Love of Sport

Co-curricular - Senior Sport When Attending Fixtures, Special Shout Outs, A Message from the Head of Rugby - Calling all Rugby Players!, Calling all Referees!

Co-curricular - Junior Sport Stage 3

Parents and Friends Thank You for a Fantastic First Barbeque of the Year!

Uniform Shop New Reversible Training Jersey

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