Junior School
Lent
As we prepare for Ash Wednesday and the commencement of Lent, we enter this time of reflection with optimism and an open mind and heart for spiritual growth. In 2024, Pope Francis spoke about the notion of not only the importance of slowing down and focusing on oneself but serving others too. Traditionally, Lent provides a time to give something up. This year, we will be encouraging the boys to take something up.
In line with our Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness focus through the Resilience Project, below are some suggestions throughout Lent.
Pray for someone in your community each day,
Keep a gratitude journal listing three things that went well for you over the 40 days,
Complete 40 random acts of kindness (1 each day),
Donate something each day (food, clothes, money),
Support project Compassion to make a difference to those in need.
International Women’s Day
On Friday, 7 March, the College will celebrate International Women’s Day. This provides a chance for our boys to reflect on the impact that female role models have on their lives. As educators in an all-boys setting, we continue to promote and highlight the need for healthy, respectful relationships between males and females. Throughout the week, your son will learn of the importance of International Women’s Day and learn their role in continuing to promote dignity and respect for all.
We are asking the boys in the Junior School wear an item of pink and bring in a gold coin donation which will be donated to the charity ‘Share the Dignity’.
I wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend. I trust it will be time for your son and family to slow down after the busy start to the year. We look forward to welcoming the boys back on Wednesday 5 March.
God Bless,
Mr James McPherson
Head of Junior School
Upcoming Events
Week 6 | Monday 3 March | Labour Day Public Holiday |
Tuesday 4 March | Staff Professional learning day (pupil free day) | |
Wednesday 5 March | No JPSSA Training 8.40am- Ash Wednesday Mass (whole school) | |
Thursday 6 March | JPSSA vs Scotch (at Trinity) | |
Friday 7 March | International Women’s Day Junior School Assembly I Year 4 White, Gibney Hall, 2.20pm | |
Week 7 | Wednesday 12 March | No JPSSA Training Year 5 NAPLAN (Writing) |
| Thursday 13 March | Year 5 NAPLAN (Reading) JPSSA vs CCGS I Christ Church, 1pm JPSSA Swimming Carnival I HBF Stadium, 1pm |
Friday 14 March | Junior School Mass I Chapel, 8.40am Junior School TOBA Assembly I Gibney Hall, 2.20pm |
Super Swim 2025
Callum is raising money for the children’s charity the Starlight Foundation. His sister has been in PCH a lot this summer. He is doing lips to raise funds.