Only twice in my life have I ever felt the urge to send fan mail. I was never really taken in by the various ‘idols’ that clamoured for attention when I was much younger. I never plastered my wall with popstars or heroes, nor saw the need to adopt someone else’s ideals.  That was until 2010 whilst on a school excursion I was privileged to spend some quality time with Eddie Jaku at the Jewish Museum in Sydney. I had never encountered anyone who had experienced so much hardship and tragedy who still felt he was the happiest man in the world. As a survivor of the concentration camp at Auschwitz he had seen the very worst of humanity but would inspire our students to never hate and to have respect, tolerance and friendship as their mantra. To watch him hold the face of one of our Year 9 students and tell her that life was good and she could achieve anything was living proof that you can overcome anything that life challenges you with. Last Thursday I felt the same urge to acknowledge the inspiring message of another man who had seen some of the worst aspects of people. John Coutis could smile, joke, heckle and encourage our staff, students and community members to rise up to the challenges that life lays down to them. If John Coutis saw the good in people and recognised that he could help others despite his physical limitations, then we have no excuses but lots of reasons why we need to make a difference in the world. His entertaining presentation touched a cord with all who heard him speak about how he has an amazing life and opportunities to help others stand up through adversity. It was a privilege and an honour to hear him speak. Thank you to our P & F for providing some of the necessary finds to bring a speaker of his calibre to our school and to Mrs Murphy for all her organisation and preparation of the event. Hopefully John and Leanne (his wife) will visit us again.

INFANTS MASS

This Saturday 2 March our Infants students will be responsible for the ministries at the vigil mass at 6pm. This is always a lovely celebration of the Eucharist with our youngest students and their families. I would be wonderful see as many of the school community there to join in the Mass.

CASH BINGO

Our hardworking P & F have organised the proceeds from the monthly Ex-Services Club Bingo to go towards our school. The more families and people we get to turn up the more funds for our school. It is an excellent night of entertainment for the family. Bookings are taken at the Club so that you don’t miss out on a table. We would love to see you there.

Uniform Free – DON’T FORGET!!!

Tomorrow 27 February we will be holding our first Uniform free Day and Community breakfast. All funds will be directed to the McGrath Foundation. A splash of pink and a gold coin donation will mark the fundraising day. Please join us from 8.30am for muffins and fresh fruit.

God bless

Mrs Nicky Trinder

Principal