From The Principal Week 1
Dear SCA Families,
On ANZAC Day each year we look back on over a century of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice. We honour those who have died and suffered through the old and the new wars, and we thank them for all they have engrained in our nation's heart and way of life. May we as a nation continue to provide those men and women who have served us with the care they need.
During this season of Easter, we pray for peace and focus on the needs of others. As Jesus taught, serving others is a sure way to ensure the world becomes a better place.
My prayer for us and our world is reflected in the words of Chaplain Riley, who led the benediction to conclude this year’s Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial:
“…. help us to remember that freedom does not automatically perpetuate itself.
That we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and pray for it.
Freedom, like faith, needs out attention and our cooperation.
So go out into the world in peace,
be of good courage,
keep hold of what is good,
render to no-one evil for evil.
In these times strengthen one another,
support the week,
help the afflicted,
love and honour all people,
seek to always be joyful,
and search for gratitude in all situations.
Amen.”
You are warmly invited to attend our ANZAC Day liturgy, this Friday 3rd May, at 2.00pm in the school Hall.
Notes and Newsletters – All via Compass
The school newsletter is published EVERY Wednesday of the school year. The Compass App can be used to refer back to previous editions. Please also note that the school calendar is on our website.
If you find yourself speaking with a parent who is not aware of the newsletter, or events taking place at school, please ask them to contact the front office. Our friendly office staff will help them to set up their Compass access.
Photography at School
Please respect the rights of families to not have their child photographed or video recorded by other adults.
We absolutely love having parents and other family members at assemblies, carnivals and other school events. We also understand parents wanting to take photos or videos of their child. However, as it is almost impossible to not include another child, we respectfully ask that parents do not take any photos or videos of school events while other children or staff may be in the frame.
2025 Enrolments
2025 Enrolment Period is the month of May
SCA Open Days – all Thursdays in May
Please contact the school to arrange a time that suits you.
If you have a little one ready for school in 2025 or you know of anyone interested in looking at our fantastic school for their children, enrolment packs are available in the Front Office.
Mothers Day Celebrations
All mums, grandmums and mother figures are invited to join us for breakfast and a social gathering, next Friday, 10th May, from 8.00am in the school Hall.
C’mon gents, give a hand!
It’s our turn gentlemen! The Mothers Day Breakfast is on at school on Friday 10th May, from 8.00am. If you are able to help prepare, serve or clean up between 7.00am and 8.30am (even just for half an hour), please send me an email to let me know. (matt.egan-richards@cg.catholic.edu.au) Don’t let the team down. ☺
School Uniform
Out come the long pants, jumpers, shirts, skirts and ties! Thank you to the many families that make that extra effort to ensure that children are wearing correct winter uniform. All children should be wearing their winter school uniform from Week 3. A few reminders:
- Formal black leather shoes must be worn with the school uniform. No Lynx shoes, black runners or canvas shoes.
- A note of explanation from the parent must be provided if your child deviates from the expected uniform for a short period of time while correct uniform is being sourced.
- Jewellery, rubber charity bands and bracelets must not be worn to school. The only jewellery items which may be worn to school are a watch and plain small stud or sleepers. (No hoops, loops, dangles or sparkly earrings).
- Navy gloves, scarves and coats during winter.
A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their appearance, instills recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Our school uniform is available from our Lowes or Working Gear, Fyshwick.
It was once said…
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal