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Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor – 2021-22 Social Justice Statement

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It exhorts us all to care for creation and the most vulnerable people in our worldwide human family.

In the media release which accompanied the launch of the statement, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference recognised its unprecedented decision to work towards a more sustainable Church through their commitment to a seven-year journey towards the seven Laudato Si’ Goals.

In a video released with the statement, seven bishops from across Australia spoke about the immediate need to care for all of creation as God’s gift to us, especially because of the damaging effects of climate change on our land, waterways, air, plants, animals and people. “Right through the centuries, God has called on humanity to act in times of great peril” says Archbishop Mark Coleridge in the video’s opening scene.

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

The current regional LGA stay at home orders remain in place until September 10. Recent statements by the Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian indicate that schools will remain open for the children of essential workers until October 25 unless that order is lifted earlier. I refer the community to the 31 August Compass statement by CEDWW Director of Education, Elizabeth O’Carrigan for the update on the educational situation.

In the light of this, the College has decided to make Friday 3 September and Wednesday 8 September, “screen free” wellbeing days. Students will have time to catch up or take a break from the intensity of online learning. Teachers are also “zoomed out” and need time to recharge, prepare and plan for the days ahead. This will become a familiar feature of the week if they are not permitted to return to face to face learning.

Our Year 12 students have been given priority for vaccination. The response from them has been immediate. Congratulations and well done! I thank Pastoral Coordinator Mr Morris and Your Health Griffith for their support. It appears that they will be fully vaccinated in about four weeks, if not sooner.

TAS Building - Construction works in progress.  Watch the video below to see the update of the current works in progress on our TAS building site.  

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads. Have a great Sunday!

Peace and Best Wishes

Alan Le Brocque

Principal