Dear Parents and Carers,

This past Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost, one of the most significant events in the liturgical calendar. Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, empowering them to speak in many languages and to go forth and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. It was the beginning of the Church’s mission to the world.

For us, Pentecost is not merely a historical event; it is a living reminder that the Holy Spirit remains present and active in our lives today. The gifts of the Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge and piety, are vital to our mission as a Catholic school. These gifts help guide our decisions, shape our relationships, and inspire our efforts to nurture faith-filled learners and compassionate citizens.

In this spirit, we are deeply committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, where each student is supported in becoming the very best version of themselves—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. One of the key ways we do this is through our whole-school approach to positive behaviour.

Our shared expectations across all areas of school life are:

• Be Respectful – treating others with kindness, listening to others, and valuing everyone’s voice
  
  
• Be Responsible – making good choices, owning our actions, and doing our best
  
  
• Be Safe – Caring for ourselves and others, and considering the impact of our actions.
  
  
• Be a Learner – staying curious, working hard, and embracing challenges.

These values are explicitly taught, modelled, and reinforced by all staff. They are supported by consistent language, clear expectations, and positive relationships, all of which are grounded in our Catholic identity and Gospel values.

When students live up to these expectations, they not only grow as learners but also develop as people of faith, capable of demonstrating love, empathy, and integrity in a complex world.

I am also pleased to share that this week, we welcomed Dorothy Thomas to our staff in the role of Classroom Relief Teacher (CRT). Dorothy brings with her a passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing students with care and patience. She will be a valued presence in our learning spaces and a great support to both staff and students.

As we continue through this term, let us be inspired by the courage of the apostles at Pentecost. May we, too, be open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our school community—guiding our words, our actions, and the way we love and serve one another.

Maria