Dear Parents and Carers,

As the new term begins, I want to extend a warm welcome back to school. I hope you all enjoyed a restful break, spending time with loved ones. Term 2 is brimming with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect as a community, and we are excited to embark on this journey together.

Reflecting on the Easter season, we are reminded of the values of renewal, hope, and compassion. Easter not only celebrates the resurrection but also offers us a moment to contemplate the beauty of new beginnings. It is a time to reflect on love and selflessness, qualities that inspire us to support one another and shine light on the world around us.

As we step into this new term, let us carry forward the spirit of Easter. May we embrace kindness in our interactions, patience in our challenges, and gratitude for the opportunities to grow and learn. Together, we can nurture a community that uplifts and inspires one another.

On Easter Monday we heard of the passing of Pope Francis. As a Catholic community, together we reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose life was dedicated to serving all people, especially the poor. Pope Francis’ message to care for our common home, to continue to show dignity to all people and to spread the message of peace throughout the whole world. This morning, we awoke to the news that there is a new Pope, Pope Leo XIV. He is a Chicago-born cleric with extensive missionary experience in Peru. We pray for the new Pope and as he begins his leadership of the world-wide Catholic Church.

During the holidays we commemorated Anzac Day on Friday 25th April. This year marked the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served in times of peace and war. Thank you to the students and staff who represented our school so reverently as the Adamstown RSL Sub-branch. As a school community the staff and students also gathered last week, to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and servicewomen so that we can enjoy our freedom today.  Thank you to Year 5 for coordinating this event. We would also like to acknowledge Eli M who passed on a donation of books by the Newcastle Hunter British Veterans. Eli laid these as tribute on behalf of the veterans at the Civic Park Service. 

Yesterday we celebrated Mother’s Day as a school community. Our liturgy provided an opportunity for reflection and gratitude, as we celebrated the cherished role of mothers, grandmothers, aunts and significant females within our community. Following the liturgy, all visitors enjoyed a delightful morning tea. A big thank you to Year 1 teachers and students for the organisation of the Liturgy and to all the staff for their assistance in making the morning such a memorable occasion. Much appreciation to our volunteers who coordinated the Mother’s Day Stall. The children loved purchasing items to give on Mother’s Day.  

Due to the unfavourable weather forecast we have had to postpone the Athletics carnival to 12^th June. Please note this change in your calendar. A reminder that it is a normal school day where all children are expected to attend. We look forward to this day together as a community and to a fulfilling and inspiring Term 2.

Kind regards,

Mrs Sonya Boslem
Principal