Good afternoon families,

This week starts Holy Week and the last week of Lent. All families are invited to attend all the Holy week ceremonies that will be held in the parish this week. Please go to Mary of the Cross Parish website for more information.

The principal conference last week was very successful. The theme of the conference was 'with Strength'. The conference was enriching, educating and nourishing for Michelle tanya and myself. The conference was underpinned by our Australian faith story and reminded us that 'we are custodians or keepers of these stories because we work in catholic schools' (Askew 2021). Among the speakers we were privileged enough to hear speak were Craig Foster, Saroo Brierley and Jelena Dockic. Their stories of strength inspired us to be quality leaders in our school.

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who participated well in the Chelsea District premiership and the right to go on to the Kingston Division finals in term 4. We sent nine teams in total. Our two boy's cricket teams both made the grand final. Well done.

This week is the final week of Term 1 and it is a very busy week.

Monday is the last day for the donation of Easter eggs and raffle tickets.

Parent -Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher conferences will continue on Tuesday 26 March 3.30pm -8pm.

There will be a sausage sizzle after school.

Mrs Carnegie will be holding her extra parent/ teacher conferences on Wednesday 27 March 2.30-4.30pm

Easter Bonnet Parade and PFA Easter raffle

The Easter Bonnet Parade for P-2 students will be on the basketball courts on Wednesday 27 March at 9 am. Parents and friends are most welcome to attend.

The PFA Easter raffle will be in the hall at 10 am. All parents and friends are most welcome to attend.

Junior School's Athletic Carnival

Prep- Year 2 students will participate in their athletic carnival on Wednesday 27 March at 11.45 am on the oval. Parents and friends are most welcome to attend.

Holy Week Liturgy

Our Holy Week Liturgy will be held in the hall on Thursday 28 March at 12 pm.

All parents and friends are most welcome to attend.

Casual Clothes Day and End of Term 1

Thursday 28 March is a casual clothes day for all students.

School will finish at 1 pm

After this coming week we will all need a holiday. I am sure I will see many of you at school this week, as you attend some of the events taking place.

Enjoy your weekend

Carmel Stutterd