Dear Parents and Carers,

It was a privilege to be able to attend the Principal’s Retreat and System Leaders Days last week. The retreat was led by Sr Margaret Ghosn MSHF,

Principal of Maronite College of the Holy Family. The theme for the days was In the Image of God.

I include this image to share with you as it speaks to the fact that we all carry the spark of divinity within us. There were many messages and inspirational quotes  from theologians, writers, poets and everyday people. There were times to reflect on scripture and engage in rich conversations.

Jesus welcomes and loves us always; I share with you the final prayer, from the Faith and Worship resource.

We have a call,

To be loved,

and to love,

To be shown mercy,

and to show mercy,

To be forgiven,

and to forgive,

To receive hope,

and to offer hope,

To know joy,

and share joy,

To feel peace,

and bring peace,

To be made whole,

and offer wholeness.

We have a call,

Listen…

Listen…

Do you hear?

High praise for St Michael’s

At the beginning of the Leaders Day- Principals from Canberra/Goulburn Archdiocese and Ross Fox , the Director of Catholic Education, referred to the great work we are doing at St Michael’s. Singling out the progress of our students in writing and our coaching and growth with Brooke Wardana. I am incredibly proud of our teaching team and wanted to share this with our community.

May you and your families continue to be richly blessed this Lenten Season.

Judy Egan

Principal

NAPLAN

NAPLAN 2023 will begin tomorrow and finish on Monday, with sessions happening for Year 3 and Year 5 students each morning. There will also be catch-up sessions next week if students are absent.

Thank you to Bridgette McCann for her coordination of NAPLAN and for the teachers supporting and delivering the tests.

Goal Setting Interviews

We hope that many families will take up the opportunity to be part of Goal Setting Parent/Teacher Meetings Week 8: Monday 20 March to Wednesday 22 March.

Bookings are open this week from Tuesday 14 March toFriday 17 March via COMPASS.

Easter Hot Cross Buns

Our Community Council are organising the purchase of Hot Cross Buns before Easter. Thank you to the team and to Lynda Logan for sorting payment via Qkr. Please see the Hot Cross Bun order form attached.