Dear Parents and Carers,

“Prayer is the breath of faith.” – Pope Francis

Our school community holds Pope Francis in our thoughts and prayers as he faces illness. Throughout his papacy, he has been a source of wisdom, compassion, and faith, continually reminding us of the power of prayer and unity.

Taking his name from St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis has always had a special connection to our school community, inspiring us through his leadership and dedication to service. As a Catholic school, we are called to support one another in prayer, especially in times of need.

We invite you to join us in praying for Pope Francis' health and strength, asking God to grant him comfort and healing. May our prayers bring him peace, just as his words and actions have inspired millions around the world.

Community Events – PIN & Opening School Mass

We had an excellent turnout at our Parent Information Night (PIN) last week. My thanks to all the parents who dedicated time to visit the school, tour classrooms, and meet our staff. As always, sharing a meal together as a community was a blessing.

We celebrated our Opening School Mass on Wednesday, where we presented our Yr 6 leaders with their leadership badges in front of the school community and blessed the beginning of our school year. Thank you to everyone involved who made this celebration so special.

MiniLit and Maths Mastery Intervention

This week, we have launched our MiniLit Literacy intervention groups in Years 1 & 2 and our Maths Mastery lessons in Years 3 & 4. These programs provide targeted support to help students build their skills in literacy and numeracy.

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Lauren Macdonald, Mrs Kelly Delaney, and the CSA team for their dedication in preparing resources and coaching the delivery of these important initiatives. Your expertise and commitment ensure that our students receive the best possible support.

I also want to acknowledge and thank our parent community for your engagement in last week’s parent information sessions. Your involvement plays a vital role in supporting your child’s learning, and we appreciate your partnership in this journey.

BTN News Story

Some of you might have seen the BTN news story involving some of our Yr 6 leaders last week. If you haven’t, check it out here. I am so proud of the students and the way they engaged with this opportunity. They were thoughtful and reflective, collaborating on some really important questions that they asked the Prime Minister directly during a press conference in the ‘Blue room’. Today a longer 15-minute story has been released on ABC iView you can access it here 

New School Counsellor

We welcome our new school counsellor, Bianca Breen who will be working on Thursdays, Fridays, and Mondays of even weeks. School counselling referrals can be made via this link: https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form

If you would prefer to contact Bianca directly to discuss your child, you can email her via bianca.breen@mccg.org.au

Year 6 Camp

Last week, our Year 6 students embarked on their camp at NSW Sport and Rec in Berry. They had a fantastic time, making lasting memories with their peers and embracing new adventures that helped strengthen their bonds as our 2026 leadership group.

Camps are a valuable part of our school calendar, providing students with opportunities to build resilience, develop independence, and challenge themselves in ways they never thought possible.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers who took time out of their busy schedules and spent time away from their families to support this experience. Your efforts are truly appreciated and make these opportunities possible.

Our Yr 5 students will attend camp in Sydney later in the year.

Blessings and Best Wishes

Sean Rutledge

Principal