Welcome back to a new school year. I hope you were able to relax and enjoy a lovely Christmas and holiday time with your family. I hope that 2022 will be a safe and positive year for all our school community.

Opening School Mass

On Friday we will celebrate our Opening School Mass at 9:30 am in the Amphitheatre. We are very grateful that we were given special permission to hold an outdoor Mass and are thankful to Father Namora for making himself available to say this Mass.

During the Mass we will present our School Captain’s badges, introduce our Year Six leaders and their responsibilities and present badges to the newly elected SRC Representatives for 2022.

Our numbers for Mass are restricted and we are only able to invite two fully vaccinated members from Year Six families.

Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions we will not be able to officially welcome our new Kindergarten children at this Mass, but alternate plans are being made to celebrate this special event at another time.

Blessing for 2022

Blessed are you, Lord God,

Creator of body and mind and heart;                             

You have sent the Spirit of Wisdom and Knowledge to guide your people in all their ways.

At the beginning of this new school year we implore your mercy:

Bless the students, teachers, and staff of Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn,

that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus.

Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge;

Deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways;

and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need.

Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever. Amen

Kate Howe REC