From The Principal Week 4
Dear SCA Families,
With Remembrance Day coming next Monday I recall a passage from a book I once read. “The Spirit of the Digger, Then and Now” by Patrick Lindsay explores what it is that sets Australian soldiers apart.
Peter Cosgrove is an admired Australian who himself reflects the traits we admire in the Digger – courage, leadership, initiative and compassion. In the abovementioned book he is quoted as saying:
“I think we carry our national characteristics with us, we don’t subordinate any important element of the Australian character in the making and the life of a Digger. For example, we still very much have a sense of social justice which applies not just internally to the army but in our dealings with other people. So, I would be amazed if Australian soldiers seeing people of other nations suffering hardship, which they do if they go to an area of operations, they will see people who are down and out, if this doesn’t strike a tremendous chord in the Digger’s heart”
On Monday we will pray in thanksgiving for the service and sacrifice of all who have worn an Australian uniform with pride and dedication. We will of course, also, pray for peace; for we know of the strife in many areas of our world today.
Fete
The countdown is ticking to a close. Please do all you can to help and support our major fundraiser and social event of the year. Further details are printed later in the newsletter.
Early School Finishing Time
Please note that to, ensure the safety of all, minimise traffic on Heidelberg St and to allow for proper set up of the Fete, we are asking parents to collect children early next Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November.
Please see details on the next page.
It was once said…
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal