National Reconciliation week which runs from 27 May to 3 June commemorates two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work, and socialise.

Reconciliation is not just a word but must live in the hearts, minds, and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations future, we are each called to choose to create a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.

During this special week the concept of reconciliation and the role we all must play in Australia’s reconciliation journey will be highlighted in each of our classrooms and displayed through our school entry area.

Be a Voice for Generations, urges all Australians to use their power, their words, and their actions to create a better, more just Australia for all of us.

As a diverse community that to strives to make Christ our Way and Life we pray that together we can move forward together in the spirit of true reconciliation:

Dear Loving Lord, Creator of all,

you created us all in your own image,

one image - many colours,

one image - many cultures.

You made us come together like a rainbow,

separate parts but coming together in one creation.

Help us to see the beauty you have created in each and every one of us.

Dear Loving Lord, we are your creation,

hear the cries of your people.

You gave us ears to hear and eyes to see,

open our eyes to what you want us to see,

help us always to look to you to see the wisdom of your ways.

Dear Loving Lord, Creator of all,

you gave us hearts to love and minds to reason.

Help us to understand our differences and grow in love for each other.

Help us to come together as the rainbow comes together, many colours, shining as one creation over all the earth as you intended us to be.

In the name of your dear Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Mrs Tina Murray

Principal

Parent Teacher Conference booking times are open and  available via Compass. Please select a time to discuss your child’s Semester 1 report with your child’s class teacher.

Our building project continues to be on track with the first stage due for handover at the end of Term 2.

Due to underground boring works happening next week the Aquamarine Drive gate will be unavailable both before and after school next week.

Due to reduced space parents will be able to collect students from their classrooms at the end of each day.

The Emerald Drive gates will be opened at 2:20 p.m. to support parent entry and exit to collect children.

Students remaining in classes after the 2.30 p.m. bell will be escorted to the normal collection point near the canteen.

Thank you in advance for your support with these changed arrangements.

• If a child is not present when the roll is marked, they are entered as ABSENT.
• Late arrivals (after the 8.25 a.m. bell) and early departures, MUST BE signed in or out at the front office.
• The office staff will amend all late arrivals and early departure attendance online.

Two very good reasons why it is important to follow these processes for your child include.

• Accurate recording of your child’s attendance data.
• In case of emergency evacuation, we need to know all children who are present at school.

Thank you in advance for ensuring your child is present prior to the 8.25 a.m. bell each morning so learning opportunities can be optimised.