In last Sunday’s Gospel (Mark 12:28-34), Jesus is asked, “Which is the greatest commandment?” His response is both simple and profound: to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself. Jesus teaches that these two commandments are more than just rules to follow; they are a way of life. He shows us that true faith is about relationships—our relationship with God and with one another. When we love God deeply, this love naturally extends to how we treat others, with kindness, patience, and understanding.
I encourage our school community to embody these values in their interactions with others, especially during times of challenge.
As students grow, natural changes in friendships may occur, and sometimes these shifts bring about behaviours that are unacceptable at school. We have been discussing with students the importance of being respectful, safe, and responsible, even when relationships change. Behaviours such as physical contact, name-calling, inappropriate facial expressions, spreading rumours, yelling, or exclusion are not acceptable. Amid challenges, we can be strategic in how we respond, using these moments as opportunities to learn, grow, and show kindness. At our school, we are empowering students to grow in their faith, learning, and well-being, and with this comes the responsibility to learn how to be compassionate and thoughtful members of our community.
As adults, the behaviours we model are powerful; children often mirror what they observe in us, especially in the later part of the year when things become busy, and children may require additional support and guidance. Please continue to speak with your child about behaviour expectations and encourage them to ask for help from their teacher or stage leader if they need support. Together, we can help them navigate challenging social situations with respect and kindness. Let love in action be our guide, as Jesus has loved us.

Stage leaders
K-2 - Mrs Burrows, Years 3 and 4 - Ms Maloney and Years 5 and 6 - Mr Murphy. 

Mrs Vicky Davidson
PRINCIPAL