Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

In preparing to write this newsletter I wanted to know what the origin of Father’s Day was and I discovered that the present day celebration of Father's Day goes back to the time of the Middle Ages when the celebration of fatherhood was observed on the 19th of March. This day was celebrated on the same day as the feast day of Saint Joseph. 

Father's Day was not celebrated in other countries outside the Catholic traditions until the beginning of the 20th century.  

Father's Day is celebrated across the world with the objective of honouring the contribution of fathers in our lives. It is a day which celebrates the endless efforts, initiatives and contributions of all fathers. 

All dads have vital roles to play in the lives of their children.  Dads are 24/7 role models. Every word, every action, every smile, every frown, everything a dad does is an example for children.  From a very young age, kids ‘pick up’ on what their dads do.  They like to copy them, they like to do what their Dad does, they want to be like their Dad.  

Something that’s important to a Dad is often important to their child.  Dads have an incredible influence on their children.  

We wish all dads a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday.  We trust that you have a       moment on Sunday when the love of your children will be so beautifully clear for you to see.  

It might be the smile on their face, the look in their eye, the hug they give ……….  it may even be that they actually laugh and genuinely enjoy your jokes. 

Happy Father's Day. 

Leonie Burfield

PRINCIPAL