Dear Parents and Caregivers
It has been pleasing to see all our students back on site over the past fortnight. I thank you all as well for supporting the measures we have put in place regarding access to our school. I know, especially for parents and caregivers of our new students this has been very difficult as they begin their schooling journey. We hope the restrictions in place will ease but ask you to adhere to the practises we have put in place to protect our staff, students and families. Please refer to my correspondence earlier this week which referred to some of the current restrictions in place for the next 4 weeks.
Lent 2022
Next Wednesday we celebrate Ash Wednesday. This day signifies, for many Christians around the world, the beginning of the Season of Lent. A time when we prepare ourselves for Easter by reflecting on how we can be a better person by reflecting on life's choices and possible life directions.
Usually on Ash Wednesday people who seek forgiveness for their wrongdoings are marked with the sign of the cross, from blessed ashes, on their forehead. This symbolic occasion reminds us of: our sorrow for sins, as well as the will for change and the hope of forgiveness. It is traditionally a time of fasting and prayer. This year, due to COVID, we will be sprinkled with the blessed ashes during class liturgies.
I ask that you take the time to read what Pope Francis has to say to us about our sowing seeds of goodness, during the coming Lenten Season at the link below:
Performing Arts Studio (PAS) Progress
As you will have all noticed, our PAS is coming along quickly. We are almost at the stage where it is only the internal fixtures that will need to be complete. As well, our builders are working hard on re-laying the asphalt surface in the coming days and the removal of the transportable buildings will soon follow. I know that our students and staff are looking forward to the availability of more play space in the coming weeks.
The installation of our Nature Play area will commence once all building work has been completed and the Netball / Basketball court is reconfigured. It will be wonderful when all works are complete and we can truly enjoy our transformed play space at our William Street site.
AGM - School Board / Parents and Friends
The AGM of our School Board and P&F Association is traditionally held early Term 1. Due to the current COVID restrictions, this has been moved to later in the term to Wednesday 30 March at 6:30pm in the hope that we can meet as a group. Further details will follow regarding this important school event.
Yours sincerely
Grace Vassallo-Wakefield