Principal's Message 

A Community Prayer

Gracious God,

We thank You for our school community and the bonds 

that grow when we gather. 

We are grateful for the volunteers, staff, and families 

who work together to create a sense of belonging for our children.

Bless our upcoming events and celebrations.

May they continue to strengthen our connections and make our community 

a place of joy and support for all.

Our School: Our Community

At St. Andrew’s, we believe that a school is more than just a place of learning—it is a community where families grow together. Our school events are essential in showcasing the wonderful spirit we have here. From the laughter at last term’s Family Fun Night to the quiet pride of our end-of-term Learning Celebrations, these moments define who we are.

The success of these events highlights the incredible connection between our dedicated staff and the tireless volunteers from our Parents' Association within our school. Whether it was the tenderness of last week’s Mother’s Day event or the teamwork needed at our working bees, these gatherings are the "social glue" of St. Andrew’s.

When children see their teachers, parents, and school leaders working side-by-side, it fosters a profound sense of connectedness and wellbeing. It sends a clear message: You belong here, and you are supported by a wide, caring network.

Join Us Tomorrow!

The momentum continues this week with our School Movie Night this Friday. This is a perfect opportunity to relax, meet new families, and enjoy our vibrant community atmosphere.

Upcoming Opportunities to Connect:

• School Movie Night: This Friday (A chance for fun and relaxation!)
• Term Learning Celebrations: Join us at the end of the term to celebrate your child's progress.
• Support our Walk Safely to School Day on Fri 22nd by walking with your child.
• Join us as we celebrate our class masses on Wednesday and Thursday mornings - see the community calendar for details.
• Celebrate with our 1/2 families as our year one and two students go to a special mass on Sunday 24th May at 11am.
• Come along and support our Eucharist candidates as they receive the sacrament for the first time on Sat 13 June at 6pm and Sun 14 June at 11am. 
• Join us as our classes host assemblies on Friday mornings (please check community calendar for listings)
• Talk to your child’s teacher about volunteering in the classroom - we love to have parents supporting our learning. 

Let’s continue to work together to make our fantastic community here at St. Andrew’s even better. I look forward to seeing many of you at these upcoming events.

Regards

Brian Martin

Principal