Dear Parents and Caregivers
At mass on Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. During mass a reflection on Making the Sign of the Cross was shared with us and I would like to share this with you. It comes from the website “Learn Religions.”
Making the Sign of the Cross is not simply an action but a prayer in itself. Like all prayers, the Sign of the Cross should be said with reverence; we shouldn't rush through it on the way to the next prayer.
In the Sign of the Cross, we profess the deepest mysteries of the Christian Faith: the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and the saving work of Christ on the Cross on Good Friday. The combination of the words and the action are a creed - a statement of belief. We mark ourselves as Christians through the Sign of the Cross.
200 Years of Catholic School Celebrations
A mass to celebrate 200 years of Catholic Schooling was held at St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 10am on Monday, May 24 with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan presiding. Our Student Leaders, Felix Szarvas and Mary Bryant represented SJMS at this event.
Indigenous Garden Path at Bridge Street
As part of the redevelopment of the grounds at Bridge Street, I have met with Jack Buckskin to advise us of how to help develop an Indigenous Garden along the pathways which will also include nature play areas for students to interact with.
Jack recommended a garden theme of pairing which picks up on both the local surrounds (the two beautiful karra trees), and the symbolism of two communities walking together in reconciliation. This will also connect to our 150 year celebration on the site in 2022.
Performing Arts Studio update
It is with pleasure that I announce the Council approval has been received regarding the proposed Performing Arts Studio.
Over the next few weeks, we will be going to the Tender stage of the process. Further information will follow as we move through the building process.
Transition Visits
Over the next few weeks, students who will be joining us in Preschool and Reception in Term 3 will participate in Transition Visits. We look forward to inviting these students into our school community.
Grace Vassallo-Wakefield
Acting Principal