From the Principal

A colleague recently expressed his amazement about this term being the longest he has experienced in his long career. With one week to go, no doubt many are feeling the same. The demands on our community during these COVID-19 times have been extraordinary. What has also been extraordinary has been the collaboration between home and school and the resilience shown by our community, especially our students.

As parents, carers and staff we are doing an amazing job to keep it all together and to remain positive. Our behaviour is being noted by our students and no doubt the positive modelling has helped them, and will continue to help them in tough times that involve change. Please don’t underestimate all the good that you do.  

What hasn’t changed here at St Mary’s College is the joy of being at school and, of course, learning. The 'productive noise' in classrooms is testament to that. There is still a lot of singing as well, even in the rain.  

The school holidays are on the horizon and I hope that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy some extra time with your children.  

Prayer for the end of Term 2 and beginning of Term 3: 

Dear Lord, 

Bless us as we end Term 2 at St Mary’s College.

Help us to prepare in the holidays to make the most of every chance we have to start afresh.

May we show love to one another and to all.

May the new beginning of Term 3 remind us that you give us chances to start over again and again.  

Help us to learn and to work together.

Help us to listen when we should and to know the best words when we speak and when it is better not to speak.  

Bless St Mary’s College community and keep us safe.  

Be with us as we travel each day. Help us to be aware of your love shown to us in the people around us.  

May St Mary protect us and help us to live

as well as we can, giving thanks and glory to God as she did.

Amen

Jacqueline Conboy

Acting Principal