From The Principal Week 4
Dear SCA Families
With 6 children in my family it’s hardly a surprise they aren’t always the best of friends with each other. At times there may be a fight or disagreement between two or more of them. As a parent, this is hard to watch. I love each of my kids, and I want them to be the best mates with their siblings. I can’t though, force them to see the good in each other, or to forgive the ill-advised word. As their parent, I cry for them, and hope they will listen, and let love be their guiding principle.
In too many parts of the world people are battling, literally, to live peacefully. In Australia we struggle with reconciliation with our First Nations Peoples.
We are all children of God. Every human, of every race, colour or gender is a child of God. I can only image how much weeping there is in heaven as God watches his children use their free will to spread hatred, intolerance, violence and fear.
On Sunday we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, which celebrates the coming of the Spirit to the followers of Jesus. After this the disciples went out and enthusiastically proclaimed the Good News of Jesus. These frightened disciples were transformed into bold preachers by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ Good News is that to live a full life, all we need to do is to love, and to love fully. The Holy Spirit, should we allow it, can work through us to be beacons of light, reminding all that love is a powerful, life changing force that brings about all that is good.
Our Year 6 children are preparing to celebrate their own Pentecost, through the Sacrament of Confirmation. May they, and each of us, act always with love this week. Peace, which comes from love, must start somewhere. Let it be from us
Athletics carnival
It wasn’t just the weather that was great on Monday. It was fantastic to see all our wonderful SCA students participating so enthusiastically and positively in a wide range of events at the track in Phillip. Congratulations to each child who participated with gusto, and also supported and cheered on their team-mates. It was also great to see so many parents come along to watch and cheers.
Thanks to the numerous and supportive parents who helped. We could not have run the day without you, and the wonderful volunteer students from St Mary MacKillop College. I was impressed with the hard work and enthusiastic support of all the students from St Mary MacKillop College.
Special thanks to the team of staff who organised our day, led by Mrs Katherine Austin, and to all the staff for a long, and enjoyable, day out in the sun.
Learning Journeys – Tuesday 18th June
As we near the half-way mark of the school year, our students and staff would like to open our classrooms to share the good work that has been taking place. Please set aside some time on Tuesday 18th June, between 3.00 – 4.30pm, to visit your child’s classroom and share with them their work. Further details will be provided in coming weeks.
Reconciliation Day Public Holiday
Next Monday, 27th May, the ACT will celebrate Reconciliation Day with a public holiday. As it is a public holiday, all schools in the ACT will be closed on that day.
Reconciliation Day Public Holiday
On Monday 27th May (Week 5), the ACT will mark Reconciliation Day with a public holiday. As it is a public holiday, all schools in the ACT, including SCA, will be closed on that day.
Enrolments – Close on 24th May
We have a great school, with wonderful kids, dedicated staff and supportive families. Please spread the word amongst family and friends, reminding those with pre-schoolers that enrolments close on Friday 24th May.
Congratulations Mrs Kennedy
We are very proud of Mrs Rachel Kennedy, who graduated this week with her Master of Education. Congratulations on a fine effort and commitment to further learning.
It was once said…
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Norman MacFinan
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal