From the Principal

Such unusual times! It’s hard not to worry about our loved ones when we hear statistics of how the pandemic is affecting other places in the world.

It’s important that, while we need to plan ahead, we live in the current moment. I went home Monday after a very long day at school and decided to watch some 'rubbish TV' to switch off. I chose a romcom only to realise quite a way in, it wasn’t a romcom. It was Collateral Beauty. Its message was, that despite deep sadness and grief, there still remains beauty to be encountered. Most of us live in a beautiful family, and attend school and work in a beautiful community. We all live in a beautiful place, next to mountains and water. In these unusual times, it is even more important to look out for beauty. In Christian terms, to see God’s beauty. 

You might have read about the movement that has started in Canada - caremongering. I was the victim of caremongering this week and I have to tell you it felt wonderful! I had a parent who phoned to ask me how I was getting on with all that is happening and another who brought me some veggies. Wouldn’t it be great if St Mary’s people began a caremongering movement here in Tassie, where we connect with the vulnerable and the isolated. Maybe you’ve bought more toilet paper than you need and you want to share it, or you’d happily cook a bit extra for a family who needs it. Let’s all be on the lookout to help someone or show we care. It makes a great difference.

#SMCCARES

Helen Spencer

Principal