Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

This coming Monday is Remembrance Day. The 11th Day of the 11th Month (November) is the day when Australians take time to remember the men and women who fought and died in wars. Originally called Armistice Day the day when the first World War ended after four years of fighting. Close to 62,000 Australians, men and women lost their lives during the first world war. Together with the United Kingdom, the Government of Australia decided to rename Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, after the end of the second World War. New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and Australia all commemorate Remembrance Day.

On Remembrance Day many people wear a red poppy to remind us of the many people killed on the battlefields of the First World War and the Second World War. It is always important to keep these strong traditions alive so we always remember the sacrifice many people have made for us here today. Currently in our world there continues to be places where there is no peace and where people are suffering the affects of war. We pray for all of the people affected and hope our prayers help everyone find peace.

REFLECTION

There will be peace:

when attitudes change;

when self-interest is seen as part of common interest;

when old wrongs, old scores, old mistakes

are deleted from the account;

when the aim becomes co-operation and mutual benefit

rather than revenge or seizing maximum personal or group gain;

when justice and equality before the law

become the basis of government;

when basic freedoms exist

when leaders - political, religious, educational and media

wholeheartedly embrace the concepts of justice, equality, freedom, tolerance, and reconciliation

as a basis for renewal;

when parents teach their children new ways to think about people.

There will be peace:

when enemies become fellow human beings.

David Roberts 1999

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It is with great sadness that I inform you all of the passing of Michelle Bourne’s dear dad - John Jenkins - who was taken to be with our Lord on Saturday 2nd November (All Soul’s Day). He was the dearly loved husband of Helen, father of 6, grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 8. Mr Jenkins’ Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 15 November at St Catherine Labouré Parish Gymea at 11am. 

Eternal rest grant unto John, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Please note the below dates for our new school year, 2025.

Friday 31st January - Staff return for a Staff Development Day

Monday 3rd February - Staff continue with a Staff Development Day

Tuesday 4th February - Students from Years 1-6 Return

Wednesday 5th February - Kindergarten Group A commence 9-1pm

Thursday 6th February - Kindergarten Group B commence 9-1pm

Friday 7th February - All of Kindergarten attend 9-1pm

Monday 10th February - All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 full day

Mrs Maria Rose

Acting Principal  

'Never see a need without doing something about it'. Mary MacKillop