A Word from the Principal

There are some things in life that are destined to test us.  The old adage of “Life wasn’t meant to be easy” comes to mind.  Whether the event or person tests our physical strength, our mental aptitude, our creative problem-solving or just tests everything – we learn from these opportunities.  I think of our founding Sisters of Charity – oh how they were tested.  The weather, the circumstances, the personalities and yet they faced these tests “Strong in Faith” (Fortes in Fide).  The strength of their faith – in their God, in each other and in humanity is breath-taking in its innocence and commitment.  Tests are easier to face when we face them together and when we face them with strength and faith. 

I noticed recently that the word brave has again resurfaced in mottos and sayings and I think about the difference between Brave and Courageous.  Brave to me sounds like such a passive word – we accept these tests bravely.  To me the Sisters of Charity were courageous, they didn’t accept tests bravely – they acted with courage and faith.  They questioned, clarified and challenged. They worked together, they prayed together and together they were strong. I am certain that life wasn’t easy for the Sisters, however they made good things happen from these challenges. These became opportunities for growth.

 As my father would say – your faith doesn’t deepen unless you question and explore it.  This process helps you to understand your faith, makes you stronger in your faith and provides you with the shelter and nurture that is your faith. Look for the opportunities, grow towards an understanding of how much courage you have and stay strong in your faith.

Staffing News

Ms Ida Saracino is unwell and has been granted leave in Term Four. Ms Jan Petterwood and Mrs Maureen Fasnacht will work together in the Prep classroom. Please keep Ida and her family in your prayers.

Thought of the Week:

I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it. Because it is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and alas begin our flight. And as we fly, we still may not know where we are going to. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you're going, but you know that so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you.

C. JoyBell C.

As we head into Term 3 holidays, use this time to strengthen your faith, to count your blessings and to enjoy the spring of life.

Mrs Fiona Nolan

Princpal