It has been a long haul but it has been so good to welcome students back on campus this week.
Whilst there may have been some anxiety about the transition back and the demand to maintain safe practices (masks, social distancing etc), it has been refreshing to see smiling faces and laughter being heard across the playground. It has been a lovely change to reconnect in person and to be in the classrooms sharing our collective experiences.
While there is a reality of the HSC still to come, I know that Year 12 students were very appreciative just to get back together again. I have been very impressed with the respectful patience that our Year 12's have demonstrated throughout this recent season. Please join me in encouraging and praying for this group as it quickly approaches the business end of their school career.
Years 7-11 have a staggered return but those onsite looked fresh and keen to catch up with friends and trade some stories from the trenches. All students will be finishing up final assessments for the Semester and so our focus will include:
⇒ Reconnecting as a community: teachers, students and across teams.
⇒ Giving time for students to settle into new routines and establishing COVID safe practices at every level.
⇒ Completion of the final assessments for the Yearly report.
⇒ Finishing the Year with a sense of optimism and hope about the future
⇒ Honouring the Lord Jesus Christ who offers strength and salvation to everyone as a gift that brings new life and deep joy.
Thank you to all the parents who continue to support and work with us as we meet every challenge. Finally, if you, or your child/ren, need our support or understanding then please be encouraged to email or call the College and connect via the PC Teacher, the Year Advisor and any of the Senior Staff.