Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 3! I trust everyone had a restful and enjoyable mid-year break. It has been great to see the students returning with renewed energy and enthusiasm. I'm excited for the productive and exciting term ahead of us.

Last Sunday, the Catholic Church celebrated the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The observance is celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of July, coinciding with the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary's parents and Jesus' grandparents, Sts. Anne and Joachim. We honour those members of our families and parish who continue to be such an important part of our lives and the social fabric of our society. Their experience and wisdom are precious gifts to help us understand ourselves and our history. Attending to our grandparents and the elderly is a sign of gratitude for all they have done and continue to do for us.
On Friday, 26 July, our school community celebrated Grandparents Day on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. It was wonderful to see so many great-grandparents, grandparents, and families join us, some travelling long distances to be here.
Thank you, Father Damien, for celebrating Mass with us, and to our staff and Lunchbox Express (Nicole and Danielle) for making this day so meaningful and memorable.

Mrs Vicky Davidson
PRINCIPAL