Dear Parents and Carers,

If your child wants to talk about orchestras or learning to play a musical instrument, it is because we had an impromptu visit from the St Patrick’s high school band from Launceston Tasmania on Monday. An email came across my desk and I decided to take the opportunity of a free concert- so glad I did! To save a visit to Maccas, we put on a sausage sizzle for them! Special thanks to Kim K for firing up the BBQ and to Maria P for helping me out with the hospitality. The students were thrilled and amazed by the orchestra- it’s wonderful when we can share opportunities to experience Music in this way.

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music. (Billy Joel)

Leaders Retreat

The theme at Galong for Principals this term was truth, beauty and goodness. On Wednesday last week we spent the night at the monastery and reflected on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37). On Thursday morning we celebrated Mass with Father Emil.

I have included some images of the Monastery and the mosaic of Our Lady Help of Christians in the grotto, a special image for our community.

None of us are perfect. We can only do our best in a world that doesn’t necessarily value kindness, dignity and justice. Like the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches us to have courage and to stand up for those less fortunate. When I think of truth, beauty and goodness I think of all the children in our community- specially loved by Jesus.

Finally a shout out to all our Dads, step-Dads and special men in our lives for Father’s Day on Sunday this weekend. Thank you to all our wonderful mums for helping at our Father’s Day stall. I hope you have a wonderful day, spending time with those you love.

Many blessings,

Judy Egan

Principal