Neighbour Day

Neighbour Day is Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign that encourages people to reach out and make sustainable connections with those around them (including online). Neighbour Day connects people and communities across Australia - one relationship at a time.

Research shows that communities where people know each other have better mental health, are safer, and are more resilient.

Connecting with people outside of your family and friends is important for tackling Australia’s loneliness crisis. Neighbour Day research has found that identifying strongly with multiple groups (such as neighbours, volunteering groups, sports etc.) was protective against loneliness and mental ill-health, and that connecting with your community improves your perception of your relationships with your family and friends.

Thank you to the many families who offered to assist with distributing our Neighbour Day postcards. Our School Captains, Abbey and Finn, will be accompanying our Chaplain, Mrs Donlan, to deliver postcards to businesses surrounding us.

The link below provides 5 steps for how you and your family can participate in Neighbour Day.

Mrs Evon Downie, Year 3C teacher, has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal – Religious Education, at St Kieran’s Catholic School in Mount Isa. Congratulations to Evon! We welcome Mrs Nicole Lindgren as the new Year 3C class teacher. Nicole will commence in this role at the beginning of Term 2.

At the end of this term we will farewell Mrs Stacey Eisel. Stacey has accepted a School Officers’ role at St Benedict’s Catholic School. We wish Stacey all the best.

 

Flood Donations

Tomorrow, children and staff are encouraged to bring in a gold coin to contribute to the Brisbane Flood Appeal. Donations will go directly to the Brisbane Catholic Education Office for them to distribute to schools to assist with rebuilding after the recent floods.

Your donations will be warmly received and I thank you for your generosity at this time.

Best wishes

Kath