Principal's Report
Thoughts from our Principal - Ms Maria Mowle
School Leaders
Congratulations to all the school leaders who were inducted yesterday and I thank them for being willing to accept the responsibility of leadership.
2021 STUDENT LEADERS
SCHOOL CAPTAINS:
| Danika Elliott | Lloyd Newbury |
SPORTS HOUSE CAPTAINS:
| MacKillop (Yellow) | Charlie Townsend Mia Watson |
| Penola (Red) | Zach Skinner Emily Poulton |
| Fitzroy (Blue) | George Anderson Mary Arandale |
Student Representative Council Members
CLASS | Representative |
| Stage 1 RED | Mathew Jobin |
| Stage 1 BLUE | Felicity Adams |
| Stage 2 RED | Fletcher Barratt |
| Stage 2 BLUE | Josephine Brummell |
| Stage 3 RED | Madison Poulton |
| Stage 3 BLUE | Kade McBain |
I have included here part of what I said to the leaders and the school at the Induction Mass.
As a Catholic school we ask our students to understand that it is belief in Jesus and his teachings that underpin all our actions. We are good people who are kind and forgiving, for example, not simply because it is a good thing to do but because we follow the teachings of Jesus where he asks us to behave like this and He modelled this for us. The school asks you to be the best version of you that you can be - to grow towards wholeness - and help others too, because of our belief in Jesus. Jesus said 'I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.' John 10.10.
Life in all its fullness means that you are following the path of God and he is helping you along the way to wholeness. It means to live a life knowing that you have lived the way Jesus has taught you to. As leaders you have a special role to help your peers to live the way Jesus has taught us.
Our school motto - as we all know - is to “Act Justly”, Love tenderly and walk humbly with God. This is our vision for the school.
What does this mean for the student leaders who have been chosen to lead - which is a great privilege and also a responsibility.
As leaders you take on the responsibility of living this vision, leading your peers and working together as a team for the purpose of improving the school, and helping us all to Live life to the full.
As leaders I ask you to show curiosity and a growth mindset towards your learning. To work with your teachers, and show the way for student learning to occur. The school wants you to use your voice appropriately in the classroom and approach challenges with an open mind.
Polding Basketball Trials
Congratulations to Emily Pietsch and Jasmine Klingner on your excellent sportsmanship in Tamworth on Friday. Please see the sports section of the newsletter for a full report. Well done.
Real Talk
Please see the flyers advertising the Real Talk ONLINE PARENTS & CAREGIVERS SESSION. All welcome.
Monday 15 TH February 2021. 6.30 - 7.30pm
TOPICS BEING COVERED:
Current culture and what’s impacting our kids.
Is technology taking over your family? Tips to help you understand and manage the world of social media & gaming.
What’s happening to my child? Let’s talk developmental changes our kids.
How can parent s help?!?
JOIN ZOOM MEETING:
Meeting ID: 845 2829 7161
Passcode: 278095