Catholic Identity

Sacramental Program:

Easter & Holy Week

As we journey through Lent, we move closer to the most sacred and significant time in the Catholic Church year, Holy Week and Easter.

This is a time of reflection, prayer and preparation, where we remember the final days of Jesus’ life, His sacrifice, and the great joy of His Resurrection. Easter reminds us of hope, new life and the promise that light overcomes darkness, a message that sits at the heart of our faith.

As part of this important time, our school will gather for our Holy Week Remembrance. Each class has a special role in retelling the story of Jesus’ journey through Holy Week through prayer, scripture, song and reflection. It is always a beautiful and reverent way for our students to come together and deepen their understanding of this sacred time.

Families are warmly welcome to join us as we share in this special moment as a school community.

You may notice that as Easter approaches, eggs begin to appear in shops and celebrations. The Easter egg is a symbol of new life. Just as a chick hatches from an egg, Easter celebrates Jesus rising to new life on Easter Sunday. It is a simple but powerful reminder of the joy and hope of the Resurrection.

We look forward to sharing this special time with you and continuing to grow together in faith.

CARITAS - Project Compassion 

Throughout the season of Lent, our Catholic Identity Leaders have done a wonderful job leading our Social Justice actions across the school, helping to bring our faith into action in a meaningful and authentic way.

Guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly our call to care for the poor and vulnerable and to stand in solidarity with others, our students have embraced opportunities to make a difference. Lent is a time not only of prayer and reflection, but also of action, where we are invited to follow Jesus’ example by supporting those in need.

Our Catholic Identity Leaders organised and led a range of initiatives including Shrove Tuesday pancakes, a Free Dress Day, Icy Pole sales, and our whole school Solidarity Walk. Each of these experiences helped students to better understand what it means to stand with others and to recognise the challenges faced by others around the world.

Through these efforts, our school community raised an incredible$661.90 for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.

According to the Project Compassion “Your Donation Counts” resource, this amount can make a significant and tangible impact. For example, $533 can provide essential medical supplies and treatment for people in Gaza and the West Bank, and $100 can help fund solar lighting so children can study safely at night. Our total means we have contributed well beyond this, supporting multiple life-changing initiatives such as access to healthcare, education, and safer living conditions for communities in need.

Most importantly, our students have developed a deeper understanding that social justice is not just something we talk about, but something we live. As a Catholic school, this is central to who we are. We are called to act with compassion, show kindness, and stand in solidarity with others, putting our faith into action.

We are incredibly proud of our Catholic Identity Leaders and the way they have inspired our school community to live out the message of Lent.

Thank you to all families for your generous support. You can see our fundraising display in the office for our final total. 

St Patrick's Feast Celebrations

Last week, we came together as a school community to celebrate the Feast Day of our patron saint, St Patrick. It was a joyful and meaningful occasion that allowed us to reflect on who we are as a Catholic school and the values we strive to live out each day.

On Tuesday, our Feast Day, the school was filled with excitement as students proudly wore green and took part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and school spirit on display. Throughout the day, students also enjoyed our tabloid sports, working together, supporting one another, and embracing the fun of the celebration.

We then gathered on Thursday for our St Patrick’s Day Mass, where we had the opportunity to come together in prayer. It was fantastic to see students from Foundation to Grade 6 involved in leading the liturgy through reading, singing, and taking on special roles. Their reverence and engagement helped make it a truly special celebration of our faith.

At the heart of our celebrations was the reminder of St Patrick’s deep faith and trust in God. We reflected on the well-known prayer:

Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left…

These words remind us that God is always with us, guiding us in how we treat others and how we live out our school values of Kindness, Respect, and Learning.

It was a wonderful celebration of faith, fun, and community — a fitting way to honour the spirit of St Patrick.