Dear Parents and Carers,

It was with great excitement that we officially welcomed back our Kindergarten and Year One students on Monday. This was a part of the first phase of our staggered return to school. The children looked wonderful in their uniforms and were so excited to reconnect with their friends and teachers. The overwhelming feedback from our youngest students was one of sheer joy. The balloons and welcome on entry were well received and the children settled seamlessly back into the routine of school.

It was certainly nice to witness busy classrooms and children engaging in learning. As I walked around and chatted with the children, they shared with me their thoughts…what a great insight into young minds!

What was the best thing about learning at home

Letters and sounds with mum and dad. Zane

I got to have a nice lunch. Courtney

What do you like best about being back at school

The new playground. Grayson

The new playground that you made for me. Valentina

Seeing my friends. I have over 100! Sophia

Working in the class. Tristan

What do you miss the most about being at home

Giving mum and dad a hug. Zara

Mrs Hertsch was not there. Poppy

The food is better at home. Sonny

During October, the month of Mental Health, I wanted to share with you a beautiful sentiment from our Pope.

“Rivers do not drink their own water;

trees do not eat their own fruit;

the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are born to help each other.

No matter how difficult it is. Life is good when you are happy but much better when others are happy because of you”.(Pope Francis)

Let’s continue to support each other as a community and keep those that are vulnerable in our prayers.

Yours Sincerely,

Pauline Chrostowski - Principal