Principal's Report 

Anzac Day Prayer

Eternal Lord God we pray for the peace of the world. Especially we commend to your mercy the homeless and refugees; those who have been dispossessed and have lost their employment; those whose families have been disrupted and who mourn the loss of loved ones. 

We pray for situations such as the Middle East, Iraq, Myanmar, Afghanistan and wherever there is war. 

Grant that sane and selfless counsel may prevail in these places, and wherever there is warfare. 

Amen.

ANZAC Day on, 25 April, is one of Australia's most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day. 

During Friday’s assembly we will remember all those who have made sacrifices for their country. 

It is imperative that we not lose sight of that, and always make the time to show our appreciation of the selfless efforts of countless women and men who have gone before us.

They shall grow not old, 

as we that are left grow old; 

Age shall not weary them, 

nor the years condemn. 

At the going down of the sun and in the morning 

We will remember them.

Welcome to Term II 

Term II has started very well, and I thank all those staff, students and parents who have helped in this regard. Like the ANZACs, success is far more likely when we all work together for the benefit of the students entrusted to our care.

I trust that everyone is relaxed after the Term break and ready to work hard to make sure that Semester I ends well. Whilst the end of semester might seem to be a long way off, this Term will no doubt fly past like any other busy Term. Those who plan most effectively for the best management of their time will be the ones to reap the greatest reward from their studies.

Parent Teacher Student interviews are being held on Tuesday 4 May. They provide a wonderful opportunity for families to strengthen the relationship between home and school for the benefit of students. They also provide an opportunity for families and teachers to share information to help our students, as well as for students to be reminded that the effort they give in their studies is reflected in the results they get back. 

I would encourage all families to make time to use the information shared in the interviews and help their students to plan now a homework and study regime that will maximise the value to be gained from the learning opportunities to be provided this Term.

Year 7 2022 Information Evening

This will be held next Monday, April 26, at the College and I would encourage existing families to make this known to anyone they know who may have a young student in Grade 6 and is considering enrolment at St. Joseph’s College.

God Bless.

Michael Delaney

Principal