Family Educator News

Lots of Hands Make Light Work!

A huge thank‑you to all the mums who donated food items and gave their time to prepare sandwiches for Vinnies. Your generosity makes our outreach possible and offers our students a powerful example of community, love and service. Together, we made over 250 sandwiches! Keep an eye out for our next outreach day in August, Term 2.

Save the Date: Mother's Day Retreat in May

On Tuesday 14 May, we will be hosting our first Mother’s Retreat from 10.00am–12.30pm, with a visit to the Eileen O’Connor Chapel and Museum in Coogee. Eileen O’Connor was a remarkable young Australian woman whose deep faith, courage and compassion continue to inspire people today. Despite living with severe disability and constant pain, she co‑founded Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor, bringing care, dignity and hope to those most in need. Her strength came from an extraordinary trust in God and a heart completely devoted to serving others. Now on the path to becoming Australia’s next saint, Eileen’s story is a powerful reminder that even in weakness, God can do extraordinary things. Her life invites us to reflect, to hope and to believe in the impact one courageous woman can make.  Best of all, her story unfolds right here on our doorstep in Coogee!  We hope you can join us for a morning of reflection and renewal.  Booking details will be available first week back from the Easter break.

Latest Edition is Out Tomorrow!

Our New School e-Magazine comes out tomorrow with a link on Compass!  This issue has plenty of great articles, staff spotlights, a parent contribution and recipes you can try at home!  We hope you enjoy it.

Sistine Chapel Exhibition: Revelations

Sydney is hosting a world‑first immersive experience that brings Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to life like never before. Created with permission from the Vatican Museums, this exhibition uses cutting‑edge projection technology and ultra‑high‑resolution imagery to recreate the scale, beauty and atmosphere of the original chapel. Located near St Mary’s Cathedral and arriving just in time for Vivid Sydney, it offers a rare opportunity to step inside a purpose‑built space and encounter the art, history and wonder of the Renaissance in a completely new way. Whether you love art, history, faith or simply beauty, this is an experience designed for everyone.  Click on the image to visit the website and book your tickets.

Wishing you a happy and holy Easter break.

Laura Neeson,

Family Educator