In the last few weeks, some staff joined together each Tuesday afternoon to work through the Lenten Program - from the Wollongong Diocese. The theme this year is "Metanoia" - to confront what creates distance between God and us and to embrace the path of Hope. It is by God's grace that we are transformed and turn towards a more positive relationship with God. This week, we read the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In our conversations and reflections, Mother Hilda Scott talked about how this story is about homecoming and our relationship with God. She talks of our ability (or sometimes lack of effort) to pour love into whatever you do, whoever you are and to have God present in everything we do. It made me think about the many parent interviews that are currently underway this week and next as we come together for the best interests of our students...your children. These meetings are a chance for us, as adults, to keep the teachings of Jesus alive in our conversations as we all strive to give our students the best opportunities for them to thrive.

Last week, a survey was sent home via Compass and also a paper version about our "Enhancing our Catholic School Identity". This is the first part in the renewal process that officially begins for our school next year. I would encourage you to take the time to complete the survey. At the end, print the certificate, write your name on this and place it in the barrel in the office foyer to be in the running to win a $200 Coles Myer voucher. This will be drawn on the last day of the term. This information from the survey helps us plan for the future around what makes our school Catholic, and not just in name.

Tomorrow we celebrate Harmony Day and our dancers perform at 12pm in the hall. We invite our families to join us to celebrate the many cultures in our school community. Thank you to our Inclusive Practice teachers for their co-ordination of this event.

Happy days

Paul Martin