Principal's Message 

TERM 2 SEMESTER 1

Bonjour à tous.

SCHOOL CLOSURE FRIDAY JUNE 15th

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives.  At St Laurence’s we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively.  We will be offering Seasons for Growth in term 3 with Years 3/4. This is an evidence based peer support program which uses the four seasons as an analogy to help children manage and understand change, loss and grief.  Seasons for Growth aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people who are dealing with significant life changes by exploring the impact of the change and loss on everyday life and learning new ways to respond to these changes. Emily Sherriff will be facilitating this program as a trained companion over 8 weeks with a group of 4-7 students.  

If you think your son/daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth, we would encourage you to talk to him/her about this. Please keep in mind that we suggest that anyone affected by bereavement wait 6-12 months before participating in a Seasons for Growth program.  

Should you like your child to be involved, please contact Emily via email esherriff@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au and we will arrange a time to talk through your child's particular circumstances and needs.

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Merci,

Enjoy your long weekend.

Liz

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Heavenly Father,

We come to You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of the people in our lives. 

Lord, we pray for togetherness and a deep sense of unity. In moments of misunderstanding or frustration, grant us the grace to be patient, kind, and quick to forgive.

AMEN

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DIARY DATES 2026