Dear Parents and Carers,

First Reconciliation
Last Wednesday, 11 students from Year 3 celebrated the sacrament of First Reconciliation.  It was a lovely evening of prayer and it was a privilege to journey with these children and their families in their preparations for this special occasion. I thank Mr Harpley for his work with these students and for preparing them so well in the lead up to Wednesday. We send our blessings and congratulations to Ollie A, Abbie H, Sam H, Tessa H, Mackenzie H, Anthony M, Madelyn M, Lily M, Gabby S, Sam W and Matilda W. 

Sunflower Day
Yesterday we celebrated Sunflower Day. The sunflower is a symbol of peace and has been used to show solidarity to the people of Ukraine during these times of conflict and trauma. We began with a very special prayer service with some Year 6 students sharing prayers they had written, class members bringing forward giant sunflower prayers and finally Year 1 and Year 5 joined together beautifully to sing Sunflowers by Timothy Hart. It was a truly heartwarming prayer. Following this, students were able to purchase baked treats or have their faces painted for a gold coin donation. All the money raised will be sent to the Caritas Ukraine Appeal. 

Stations of the Cross
Today, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will pray the Stations of the Cross. This is a reflective prayer, traditionally prayed during Lent to remember Jesus’ death and resurrection at this important time in the Church’s calendar.