PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Parents and Carers
“I ask all educational institutions to inaugurate a season that speaks to the hearts of the new generations, recomposing knowledge and meaning, competence and responsibility, faith and life.”
- Pope Leo XIV
In the coming days, the Vatican will release a document that celebrates and marks the 60 years since the Vatican II document Gravissimum Educationis (Catholic Education) was released. The current Pope’s quote, above, speaks to the need to speak to the current reality and situation that students find themselves in, and to find new ways to communicate the goodness, beauty and truth that is the kernel and core of Catholic education. The Pope will also name the Church’s newest Doctor of the Church, St John Henry Newman, as the co-patron of Catholic Education. The other co-patron of Catholic education is St Thomas Aquinas, the great thirteenth-century theologian.
School Musical
The school is currently in a state of some excitement, as the school musical is only a week away. There are two matinee performances, next Wednesday and Thursday, as well as two evening performances, on Thursday and Friday nights. It promises to be a wonderful series of performances by our senior students. Tickets are available through via the following links:
Matinee show tickets: https://compasstix.com/e/e3kc5slkf4
Evening show tickets: https://compasstix.com/e/ttadoevxdq
Pre-purchase snacks for the evening shows on Qkr!
Friendship Four and Class Lists – 2026
Although still very early in the term, Sts Peter and Paul have been preparing for some time for next year. Among the needs that need to be met are class arrangements for 2026. This Friday, a Google form will be emailed to parents, asking them to name four friends that their son or daughter would like to have in his or her class, in 2026. The school can guarantee at least one of the four friends listed. Please have the form returned by Wednesday, November 19th. In addition, if any parents have concerns over peer relationships, involving their child or children, please email me directly with your requests. In order to adequately prepare the class lists, I ask that all parents email me by Friday Week 5, which is Friday, November 14th. Thank you for your support.
Kindergarten 2026: Information Night and Orientation Days
A reminder for all parents that the Information Night for 2026 Kindergarten students is taking place on Monday evening, November 10th, at 6pm. The first of two orientation days is also taking place that day, from 9.30am – 12pm. The second Orientation Day for 2026 Kindergarten students is taking place on Tuesday November 18th, from 9.30am – 12pm.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal