Dear families,

I hope you have had a lovely week.

I thought I would share with you a quote I read this week, it really hit a cord with me.

If you have a voice, you have influence to spread

If you have relationships, you have hearts to guide

If you know young people, you have futures to mould

If you have privilege, you have power to share

If you have money, you have support to give

If you have a ballot, you have policy to shape

If you have pain, you have empathy to offer

If you have freedom, you have others to fight for

if you are alive, you are a leader

- Abby Wombach

Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday 2 March is Ash Wednesday and it is the beginning of Lent.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Christian season of Lent. Lent is a time when we pray, give up things we enjoy in order to give to others, and do kind things for other people as we prepare to celebrate the great feast of Easter.

God is with us in a special way during this time of Lent so that we can become people of hope and courage. It is a time to think about ourselves and others, the way we act, our attitude to life and how we can be supportive and encouraging to those in our community.

For forty days, we are asked to follow Jesus on his journey to Calvary. Despite his suffering, Jesus shows mercy and forgiveness to those who had sentenced him to his death. This powerful moment shows us the importance of both asking for forgiveness of God and showing forgiveness to others within our own lives.

School Closure

Just a reminder that this Wednesday 2 March is a School closure day. The staff will be starting the process of our School Review and working with staff from MACS. The School Review is a compliance requirement by MACS and the Education Dept for all Catholic schools, every four years.

I will send out more information the Review process in the next newsletter.

Grade 6 Leaders

Congratulations to all our Grade 6 students who received their leadership badges today, at a special outside assembly. It was well attended by parents and the students are now wearing their badges with pride.

Traffic/Parking Congestion

I have been made aware that there are many cases of parking difficulties around the school and over at Sanctuary Place. I have been in contact with Kingston City Council Traffic management team and we have discussed the concerns we have both they have received from families. The Traffic Management team will meet and try and find a way to solve our concerns.I am also meeting with Tim Richardson ( State Minister for Mordialloc) on Monday and I have put the parking /traffic concerns on the agenda. I will keep you updated on my progress.

COVID update

Please find the next instalment of RAT kits in your child's school bag.

According to the latest COVID guidelines, students in years 3-6 are still required to wear face masks in the classroom.

Up Coming Events

Prep family parish mass- Sunday 27 Feb 10.30 am Braeside Park. Braeside. Please bring a picnic rug and or chairs

District Swimming Sports - Friday 4 March

Clean Up St Louis Day - Monday 7 March

Gr 6 excursion to the MCG- Tuesday 8 March

Gr1 Incursion - Fresh Food Market - Thursday 10 March

School Tour for 2023 prep - Wednesday 16 March

Harmony Day- Monday 21 March

Lightning premiership for Gr 6 in Summer sports.

School Advisory Council Meeting- Tuesday 29 March

Gr 4 Commitment masses- Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April

School Tours for prep 2023- Tuesday 5 April

End of term- Friday 8 April- Easter bonnet parade and P-2 sports carnival ( no early finish)

St Louis Cross Country Friday 29 April

District Cross Country Friday 6 May

Enjoy another beautiful weekend

Carmel Stutterd

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