PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Last week we celebrated the Assumption of Mary. According to our faith, the Holy Mother, having completed her course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. It marks her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. While the bodies of both Jesus and Mary are now in heaven, there is a difference between the Assumption and the Resurrection/ Ascension. Where Jesus arose from the tomb and ascended into heaven by his own power, Mary’s body was taken up to heaven by the power of her Son. For this reason, we use different words to describe each event. One is the Ascension of Christ and the other, the Assumption of Mary.
Mary urges all people, regardless of culture or beliefs, to open their minds and hearts to God. Mother Mary explains how to live more fully conscious of our presence and purpose here on earth, and how to prepare ourselves for re-entry into the spirit world after physical death. She is the masterwork of God and the start of God bringing mankind into communion with Jesus. I thank Miss Jackson as well as our incredible students for preparing our very special mass to celebrate the Assumption of Mary.
Father Phil’s Ordination Anniversary
This Saturday, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in the journey of a 
devoted servent of God, Father Phil, as he marks his 56-year ordination anniversary. This is a moment to reflect on his unwavering dedication, his tireless service, and the countless lives he has touched through his ministry.
The life of a priest is one of sacrifice, dedication, and boundless love. Father Phil has embraced this life with open arms, and his example has illuminated the path for us all. His humility, compassion, and steadfastness have shown us what it truly means to serve God's people.
As we celebrate Father Phil’s ordination, let us not only look back on his achievements but also look forward with hope and gratitude for the years to come. His ministry is a testament to the transformative power of faith, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Father Phil, we express our deepest appreciation for the sacrifices you have made, the prayers you have offered, and the love you have shared. Your life's work has enriched our lives and brought us closer to God. May you continue to be a guiding light, leading us and our parents and most importantly our children on the path of righteousness.
Congratulations, Father Phil, on 56 years of dedicated service. May your journey ahead be filled with the same grace and joy that you have brought to all of us.
We strive to provide a clean and safe environment for all our students, and we need your partnership to help us with this.
Our cleaning staff works diligently to ensure our bathrooms are clean and hygienic throughout the day. However, a significant part of keeping them this way comes down to how our students use them. We are reinforcing this at school but would be grateful if you could have a conversation with your child at home about a few simple but important habits:
- Using the toilet correctly: This includes flushing, urinating appropriately and leaving the cubicle tidy.
- Washing hands thoroughly with soap: This is vital for everyone's health.
- Placing all rubbish in the bins: Keeping the floor and sinks clean helps the entire school community.
Teaching and reinforcing these habits at home makes a huge difference at school. Our combined effort in modeling respect for shared spaces will ensure our bathrooms remain a clean and pleasant place for everyone.
Father’s Day- Friday 5 September
8am: Breakfast and Handall
8:45am: Open Classrooms
9:15am: Mass
Spring Fair- Sunday 26 October
Time: 12- 4pm
TERM 4 Year 6 Graduation - Wednesday 17 December
*publishing this here as it is a different format to previous years, as voted for by the parent committee
1-2:30pm Graduation Mass (Year 6 Families only - siblings at Sacred Heart School will be escorted to the church)
2:40pm-3pm Arches
May God bless all our families.
Mrs Leanne Meehan
Executive Principal