SUPPORTING OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY

It has been a very distressing few days and weeks for our community and while we are hopeful that the worst is over, we know for some families there is still concern. As a Catholic community we will always offer prayers but would also like to be of service to anyone in need in a practical sense.

Thank you for your support of the school closures this week which were conducted with the best possible information available at the time to keep all safe. We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate with families about how we will keep students safe and calm at school and return to as much regular routine as possible. If the need arises, we will follow procedures at school to ensure safety and communication. 

Our staff will support students each day at school to feel safe and secure, watching for any signs of worry and responding accordingly. The Pastoral Care team from CSO have given us information to support students to remain positive and avoid distress which I am sharing with you this week for use at home if you wish.

Above all, please continue to be safe and please contact me if there is anything you need that we can assist with. 

This weekend, the Parish Youth Hub in Horton Street will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm both Saturday and Sunday. Anyone affected by bushfires is invited to come and have something to eat, wash clothes, receive support in the way of care packages and speak to someone about options for staying somewhere if they are unable to be in their homes. Members of our Parish will be on hand to help, so please avail yourself of these services if needed. 

Above all, please continue to be safe and please contact me if there is anything you need that we can assist with. All conversations will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and care.

Stay safe and God bless you and your families.

Tess Koning
Principal