PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Parents and Carers
“The Resurrection of Christ is not a myth, but a reality that transforms our lives.”
- Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP
I have referenced the Dominican priest Timothy Radcliffe in previous newsletters, noting that the principals of the Archdiocese had the privilege of having Timothy Radcliffe lead us in our retreat, earlier in the school term. In the quote above, he points to the transformative effect of the resurrection. He also suggests, elsewhere, that the resurrection is not something we look forward to. Rather, we are saved already. In a sense, we live with our wounds (as Christ did) and yet we are already redeemed. Might I suggest that our common experience of woundedness is what gives us the capacity to find our common humanity with each other? This week and next, a reminder that our beautiful students are leading us in our Easter reflections. Yesterday, our Year One students led us in a reflection on Palm Sunday. Today, our Year 5 students retold the events of Holy Thursday night. Tomorrow, our Year 6 students lead us in the Stations of the Cross, at 12pm. On Tuesday next week, our Year 2 students retell the events of the Resurrection, again at 12pm. All parents are invited. My thanks to all staff and students for their support and participation.
Easter Activities
A reminder that we have our Easter Hat parade after morning assembly, tomorrow, at 9am. All students are invited to wear an Easter hat of their making, replete with Easter themes. Tomorrow morning, we also announce the winners of the Easter colouring in competition as well as the class who came closest to guessing the amount of chocolate eggs in the jar. My thanks to our parents Katherine Jones, Tara Kuleas and Tegan Ingold, who have coordinated this activity and made it possible for the children to enjoy.
Cross Country Carnival
A reminder that a week from today, we are having our Cross Country Carnival at Eddison Park. All parents are invited to attend.
Enrolment Period
The official enrolment period for systemic Catholic schools (which includes Sts Peter and Paul) is in May, and our Open Days are from 9am – 11am on May 7th, 14th and 21st. Our Information Night is on Tuesday May 14th at 6pm, in the school hall. Included in this newsletter are the slides that Luke Gubler used when presenting, some weeks ago, an Information Night detailing all of the amazing leadership opportunities that our school particularly offers from Grades 3 – 6. A reminder too that Marist, in conversation with CE, has guaranteed a place in Year 7 for all boys graduating from our local Catholic schools. I am very confident that Sts Peter and Paul offers an excellent education for all students from K – 6, and in allowing for growing student maturity and growing capacity, particularly offers valuable leadership opportunities for our Grades 3 – 6 students. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this with any existing or potential Sts Peter and Paul parents. If you would like to meet, please email me directly at Cameron.johns@cg.catholic.edu.au, or contact the front office on 6281 1932, to make a time for a meeting.
WWVP Cards
As I have written in past newsletters, our parent volunteers are a vital part of school life and contribute greatly to the social and educational fabric of the school. I am deeply grateful to the many parents who volunteer their time and their gifts to the school. Parents who would like to assist with carnivals, excursions, the canteen, and so on, will need to acquire a Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP). Parents can apply for a WWVP card through Access Canberra WWVP Cards.
School Disco
Friday week (in Week 10) sees our Term 1 disco take place. There are two timeslots: K – 2 are from 5.45 – 6.30; Years 3 – 6 are from 6.45pm – 7.45pm. All parents are invited to stay for the Disco to assist with supervision. My thanks to the Community Council for their support and coordination of the disco, and to one of our dads, Daniel Muller, for being the DJ on the evening.
ANZAC Day Liturgy
Finally, a reminder too that Year 4 are leading the school in our ANZAC Day celebration and commemoration, from 12pm Friday Week 10. This is due to the fact that ANZAC day falls in the school holidays. All parents are invited to attend.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal