As we begin a new school term, we acknowledge this is a time for fresh beginnings, new opportunities, and exciting adventures in learning.

Let's approach this term with eagerness and curiosity, ready to explore new subjects and deepen our understanding. Remember, every day is a chance to grow, to ask questions, and to discover something new. This is a time for fresh beginnings, new opportunities, and exciting adventures in learning.

Monday (Pupil Free Day), all staff participated in a Spiritual Retreat, lead prayerfully and purposely by Laura Matchett. The program provided an opportunity to reflect on the Spirit of Hope.  We gained a deeper understanding of pilgrimage and hope.  We discovered new ways to incorporate hope into our daily lives and community engagement.  Most importantly we reflected on ways we can identify and celebrate instances of hope and create a culture of hope that extends beyond the day and into our wider community.

A large majority of the day focussed on the messages and teachings of our late Pope Francis.   He was not afraid to challenge comfort or complacency, reminding us always that Christianity is a movement, not a monument.

A Prayer for Pope Francis

Loving God, We give you thanks for the life and leadership of Pope Francis — for his humility, his courage, and his heart for the poor. For the way he called us back to the Gospel — to mercy, to justice, and to joy.

Bless his soul with eternal peace and rest in your loving presence. Strengthen your Church, O Lord, to continue walking in the light he helped us see. Raise up shepherds after your own heart, That our Church may be ever faithful, ever hopeful, and ever loving.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

"On the journey, which is often difficult, we are not alone, we are so many, we are one people and the gaze of Our Lady helps us to look around.  Mary teaches us to have that look that seeks to welcome, to guide, to protect."

- Pope Francis