It is interesting how busy a College can be. Week 3 has been filled with many events and occasions that have showcased many gifts and also brought us together as a community.

The College Biannual Musical ‘Shrek the Musical’ has now wrapped up.  I hope you had an opportunity to watch one of the six performances over the last few weeks. It takes a big team to put on such a spectacular show and it was a joy to watch.  So many students and teachers have worked hard on this show for months. Well done to the cast, crew, musicians and staff for all the hard work. 

It has been wonderful to see our parent community back in the College with events such as the musical as well as our Mother’s Day Breakfast and stalls.  It is so special to have that opportunity to gather with your child and enjoy breakfast together, isn’t it?  We are thankful that we were able to experience that again after a two-year interruption.  Thank you to all the Mother’s and significant women in our student’s lives who were able to attend the breakfast. Thanks also to the organising team and in particular to our MRK staff for the lovely breakfast boxes. 

This week was NAPLAN for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Whilst some nervousness is normal it is important to see these tests as point-in-time or a snapshot of literacy and numeracy skills. It allows us to reflect on how programs are working and to identify areas for improvement. 

Our Junior School Cross Country was held last week as well as the Senior School Athletics Carnival, this week. I would like to acknowledge the Sports and PDHPE team for their hard work and commitment to our students.  

I look forward to welcoming grandparents to join us for a lovely morning tea and a classroom visit on Friday 27 May.  It is always special for grandparents to be able to engage in the lives of their grandchildren at the College.  On this day we will also celebrate Thomas Hassall who was born on 29 May 1794.

Thanks for all the support that you give to the College.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1