Dear Parents and Carers,

With Fathers’ Day this weekend I take the opportunity to say Happy Fathers’ Day to all the dads, grand-dads, uncles and father-figures of our children. Congratulations on the love you put into being a father. Though they may not often say it, the children appreciate you for the love you put into their lives.

Due to restrictions at the time we were unable to acknowledge and celebrate Mothers’ Day with the children. For this reason at 1/2 Blue’s mass this Friday we will be celebrating Parents and the important role they play in the lives of our students. As we celebrate our parents and carers I would like to say thank you to all our parents and carers for your fantastic support throughout the year. I am particularly appreciative of everything that you do to support your child’s learning. Thank you for your support of all staff and all that they do.

As a school we say;

• thank you to all the parents who volunteered and give us help when needed;
• thank you to all the parents for the support of the students as they take part in the sacramental program;
• thank you to all the parents who support their child’s learning at home and engage them in conversations about their learning;
• thank you to all the parents who regularly look through students' backpacks for notes and messages sent home;
• thank you to all the parents who ensure their child presents in the correct uniform each day;
• thank you to all the parents who read our newsletters and notes to keep up to date with communication and events;
• thank you to all the parents who generously support the school with fundraising both for the school and charities;
• thank you to all the parents who called in when their child was ill and would be absent from school; and
• a thank you to all the parents who make sure their children spend time reading at home.

Whilst this list is by no means exhaustive, we do want you to know that all that you do does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by the staff and school. Thank you! You are doing a wonderful job and know that we will be celebrating you this Friday at mass.

God Bless.

Rachel Smith
Principal