Dear Parents and Carers,

A huge thank you to you all for your well wishes and heartfelt congratulations on my recent Wedding. Freddie and I, as well as our family and friends, had a wonderful day and are looking forward to a long and happy life together.

A special mention to all of my staff for their support leading up to my special day and to my beautiful children for always being so happy for me, SOOOO appreciate it! 

Mary MacKillop Feast Day

Mary MacKillop was a kind and dedicated person who made a big difference in many people's lives. Born in 1842 in Melbourne, Australia, Mary grew up to become a nun and later, Australia's first saint.

Mary MacKillop believed that every child, no matter how rich or poor, deserved a good education. At a time when many children couldn't go to school because their families were too poor, Mary and her friends started free schools. She helped build schools all over Australia, especially in places where no schools existed before.

But Mary did more than just build schools. She showed great courage and kindness, even when things were tough. She never gave up, even when faced with challenges and opposition. Her determination and faith helped her overcome many obstacles.

Mary's work didn't just stop at education. She also helped sick people, took care of orphans, and supported families in need. Her life was all about helping others and making the world a better place.

Mary MacKillop's story teaches us the importance of kindness, perseverance, and caring for others. She showed that one person can make a big difference in the world. So, let's remember her example and try to be helpful and kind in our own lives.

The P & F Meeting has changed and will now be held in the school library on Wednesday 14 August at 7pm.

MOSMAN MARKET

Last Saturday, our school, in conjunction with Blessed Sacrament, had a stall at Mosman Markets. The purpose of the day was to collaborate, build our schools profiles, promote our events, and demonstrate our commitment to being active and engaged members of the local community. There was facepainting, colouring in, and a lolly jar guessing competition. Staff from both schools were there throughout the day and it really was heartening to talk to so many interested, prospective parents and catch up with current parents and students. Thank you to my amazing staff for their support!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Harper Batiste’s younger sister, Willow, who guessed the exact number of lollies in the jar!!

UPCOMING EVENT *This has been promoted via our local preschools but feel free to ensure family and friends know about this valuable opportunity. You do not have to be attending either of our schools to come along to this workshop.

Our Year 5 students were lucky enough to experience some exciting problem solving exercises in The Hub recently. The Symbol Relations cognitive function is responsible for understanding and connecting ideas and processing complex relationships and concepts necessary for comprehension. Wow, were their eyes opened!!  Here are some reflections on what surprised them.

"How quickly the Arrowsmith kids can do things, like 6 handed clocks"

"The effort and commitment the Arrowsmith kids put in"

"How hard it is, I thought it would be easy"

"How smart the Arrowsmith children are and how much problem solving they have to do".

"I was surprised by how many details and how fast you have to work.  I was also surprised by how extreme and advanced it is".

"How much people can learn from different types of clocks and how it helps create neural pathways"

HELPFUL TIP FOR THE TERM (and forever!)

May God bless all our families.

Leanne Meehan

EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL