It was very disappointing to see the cancellation of the Cherry Festival Parade. Mrs Wright, Mrs Willis and Mrs McCann along with a band of enthusiastic students worked hard to use this year’s theme “Cherries and Harvest” to focus on the importance of pollinators in the environment. I am sure this entry would have been highly successful had not the heavy rain caused this cancellation!

We are busily preparing for the Annual Presentation Night. This is a very special opportunity to recognise students who excel academically,spiritually, on the sporting field and as active community members. The evening commences at 6:30 pm on Wednesday night.

I thought I would share next year’s term dates as ours are different from the state schools. Please note that there is no pupil-free day at the end of Term 1 due to the Year 7 excursion but instead an extra day at the end of Term 4.

 “Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.”