Principal's Update
Now that we are coming to the end of Week 5 of this school year, our students at St Benedict's Catholic School are finding their rhythm once again after the disruption caused by the recent rain events. It has been wonderful to witness the children during their break times, playing outside with their friends. Though the heavy rainfall and storms initially led to some challenges, the resilience and adaptability of both students, parents and staff have been nothing short of inspiring.
School Assemblies
At St Benedict's Catholic School, our school assemblies are not just an opportunity for gathering, but a vital part of our spiritual and community life. One of the most important features of our assemblies is our regular focus on the Gospel message of the week. This spiritual dimension allows us to reflect on the teachings of the Church and how they apply to our everyday lives, helping to guide our actions and interactions within the school community.
One of the highlights of these gatherings is how each class takes turns hosting the assembly, creating an engaging experience for both students and staff. Additionally, our school families are always warmly invited to join us for these special moments, further strengthening the bond between home, school, and faith.
St Benedict’s Parents and Friends Association
Our Parents and Friends Association (P&F) plays an important role in fostering a strong and supportive community at St Benedict's. An engaged P&F helps to create a positive school culture where everyone feels valued and supported. This can contribute to improved student well-being, better relationships between staff and families, and a more inclusive school environment.
Our first Parents and Friends meeting will be held this Tuesday 4th March starting at 6:30pm. More details on how parents can attend this meeting can be found in Ros Baumann’s APA section of this newsletter.
School
I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you for your cooperation with the school’s supervision times. Parents and carers efforts in ensuring that students arrive at the school hall no earlier than 8:00am in the morning and not arriving at the school before 2:40 pm in the afternoon have been greatly appreciated.
Additionally, we kindly remind parents that there are often a PE lessons in the hall during the afternoons. In order to minimise disruption, we kindly ask that parents refrain from entering the hall until 2:40 pm.
Your continued support in maintaining these school procedures is greatly valued by all staff and helps ensure that our school environment remains focused and organised for the benefit of all students.
Thank you once again for your understanding and cooperation.
God In All Of Life
Patrick Dempsey