1969 –  Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Sugar Sugar by the Archies was a top hit, Australia dominated Men’s Tennis and two ballots were conducted each year for National Service. 1969 is also the year when the first class of thirty-seven students attended Holy Spirit Catholic School.

Today we celebrated Holy Spirit Day with a liturgy and activities from yesteryear, including games such as marbles and French Cricket! Our school physically is very different from that first class of thirty-seven students in 1969.

It is with some nostalgia that we remember the school of fifty years ago. We are living in different times and our students require a school which caters for the needs of today’s learners.

During the June/July school holidays another block will be demolished to allow for the building of eight new classrooms for our Year 5 and Year 6 students.

On Monday evening our CAFÉ (Community and Friends Engagement, formerly Parents and Friends) committee met. This small but loyal group continue to look for and organize events for parents and children in our school community.

On your behalf, I would like to congratulate them on our most recent event, the fete. Approximately $25 000 was raised at this year’s fete, I encourage you to provide feedback both positive and constructive criticism (with solutions) to assist with the planning for 2020.

Our CAFÉ Committee are already planning our next gathering, Saturday 3 August when we will hold an open day for past students, families and staff members. In the evening we will celebrate Holy Spirit Under the Stars as our students lead us in dance and song through the decades!

What remains of our past? Amidst many fond memories, the spirit of generosity and community!

God Bless,

Geraldine