Welcome to Week 8.

Concerns about COVID-19 are certainly taking over the media and conversations at the moment. This is a time for us to take care of each other and to remain calm. I came across a lovely reflection on how we might choose to respond to this crisis and how we would want our behaviour to be remembered during this time:

‘What instinct did we embrace? The instinct of self-preservation? Or the instinct of compassion…

Did you lash out? Or did you comfort?

If you have extra - did you share?

If someone relies on you for their income - did you pay them?

If your neighbour lives alone - did you help them prepare?

If you wonder how someone is making it- did you call and ask?’

We are in daily contact with Catholic Education, who in turn are seeking advice from NSW Health. At this stage there are no plans to close the school, however, staff are working to plan how they can continue to deliver learning remotely if this should happen in the future.

Due to COVID-19 recommendations all school sporting and other events have been cancelled until at least the end of Term 2. This includes a postponement of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, the College Open Day and the Deb Ball. This also includes our College Cross Country which was to be held on April 2. Archdiocesan, MacKillop and CCC pathways have also been cancelled.

Parent Student Teacher Interviews were held last Thursday and were a tremendous success. There was a very big turn out of parents and their sons/daughters. Home school communication is very important to student success. It is very powerful when students see that their parents/carers and teachers are working together to improve their education. Thank you to all those who attended and please remember that if you are unable to attend that emailing teachers is an easy way to communicate with them.

Just a reminder to follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram. This is a great platform to tell the school’s story and to celebrate student successes and achievements.