Principal's Update
With the warmer weather returning to Townsville, we are taking extra care to ensure our students stay safe and comfortable throughout the school day. Staff will be reminding students to take regular drink breaks and to take regular breaks when playing outdoors to rest and cool down.
Remembrance Day Liturgy
Today, our school community came together in a spirit of gratitude and respect to mark Remembrance Day. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our students from Defence Force families who led and hosted our Remembrance Day Liturgy with such reverence and care. Your contribution reminded us of the significance of this day and the deep connections within our community.
We also acknowledge and thank our Defence Force families for their service and sacrifice. Your courage, resilience, and commitment to our nation are deeply appreciated, and we are proud to have you as part of our school family.
Thank you to all students and parents who supported the day by purchasing poppies. Your generosity helps ensure the ongoing support of veterans and their families through the important work of the RSL.
As we pause to remember those who have served and those who continue to serve, we are reminded of the importance of striving for peace, within our own lives, in our relationships, and in the wider world. May we each play our part in building a future shaped by understanding, compassion, and hope.
Lest we forget.
Congratulations – Year 6 White Ribbon Touch Gala
Congratulations to our Year 6 St Benedict’s students who participated in the Northern Schools White Ribbon Touch Gala on Wednesday. Our students represented the school with great enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We are proud to share that they won the Tier 2 competition.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Houston and Ms Garbutt for their support and coordination of the team, and to all the parents and family members who came along to cheer on our students. Your encouragement and presence helped make the day such a success.
Supervision at drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon reminders
Parents, carers and family members are reminded that supervision at St Benedict’s commences at 8:00am in the school hall. The Mary Mackillop Outside Hours Care are licensed to use the school hall up until 8:00am.
I remind all families of the importance of following our school procedures, for example, students should only be dropped off from 8:00am onwards. By working together and following these guidelines, we can ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
As communicated at the start of the school year, the students are supervised from 2:50pm until 3:20pm. Parents, carers and family members are asked to please arrange for their children to be collected by 3:20pm
God in All of Life
Patrick Dempsey