Dear Parents and Carers,

Last Friday I was privileged to attend the CECG NAIDOC Mass 2024 at St Christopher’s Cathedral with Bridgette McCann, Alex, Evie & Maggie. We shared in a Smoking Ceremony, Mass and a wonderful Welcome to Country from Aunty Selina Walker. I was struck by Selina’s passion and her words.

“True Reconciliation lies in a simple yarn”

We all live, play work and learn on Ngunnawal Country and we can walk together towards a brighter future if we listen and share meaningful dialogue. St Michael’s is enriched by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. The images evoked by this year’s theme, ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’ ignite a renewed commitment to acknowledging, preserving and sharing the cultural heritage that enriches our nation.

This prayer read by one of the younger students summarises our call to work for true Reconciliation.

We pray for all of us. May we work together to forge a future where the stories, traditions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished and celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation with the oldest living culture in the world.

Amen

We have several events happening in the school and please read on for other news. Thank you to our families who have donated prizes for the Trivia night on August 8. I’m also thrilled to report that our K-2 block was recarpeted in the school holidays and looks amazing.

Upcoming events

Trivia Night Thursday 8 August

National Science Week- showcase of student experiments  Thursday 15 August

Book Week Parade Thursday 22 August

Trivia Night (Adults Only)

We are looking forward to an evening of fun and laughter on Thursday August 8 in St Michael’s Hall. Can you donate any prizes or are able to assist the working group? Funds raised will go towards a load of chip bark for our Junior playground and new bubblers. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Many blessings,

Judy Egan

Principal