From the Principal

This year, our school has embraced the five key values we established in 2024:

S - Service 

T - Together

A - Aspire 

R - Respect

R - Resilience 

These values form the acronym S.T.A.R.R., which has become a familiar and meaningful part of student life, shaping both our expectations and reward system. Our students are engaging with these values, and over time, they will explore them in greater depth. This term, our focus is on Service.

S - SERVICE

In a Catholic school, Service means putting kindness, generosity, and care into action. This idea is deeply connected to the teachings of Jesus, who encouraged his followers to care for those in need. It is also at the heart of the work of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint and the founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph who established our school. She lived by the motto, "Never see a need without doing something about it."  Her example reminds us that small acts of service can have a lasting impact.

During Lent, which started this week on Ash Wednesday, we are called to reflect on how we can give to others. At school, students are encouraged to serve in many ways—by helping their classmates, assisting teachers, and showing kindness in their words and actions. 

By learning about Service and putting it into action, they develop a deeper understanding of compassion, responsibility, and the importance of making a positive difference in the world.

Thank you for supporting our students in embracing these values. We look forward to continuing this journey together and seeing the positive impact these values have on our students and community.