Principal's Message

Hope.pngWhat Lies Ahead for Term 2 and Beyond?  

I want to publicly thank our families and students for your support through these troubling times.  I add to that a word of gratitude, most of all to our dedicated and hard-working staff (teachers, aides, office and support) for their tremendous work in ensuring our young people can continue to engage in their schooling.  I know it has been difficult for all families adjusting to this new paradigm, not least of which has been the adjustment for our teachers in not having the fresh faces of students physically in front of them each day.  Do not underestimate the power of personal contact that our teachers experience each day in driving their dedication and enthusiasm for learning.  They miss seeing your children.  Our prayer is that you will soon be able to re-join us here at SPC and get back to life as normal.

Easter - The Resurrection Brings Us Hope in Troubled Times

Easter is the greatest feast of hope that we could ever celebrate.  We humans are always in need of hope.  The hope that we have through the resurrection of Christ is a hope that touches every part of our lives here on earth, and reaches beyond this life to the next.  This has never been more true than today.

When Jesus rose from the dead, almost 2,000 years ago, God released a power into the world that no one could stop.  This power roamed the planet and found its ways into the hearts of millions and millions of people, from one century to the next until it reached us.

When we come together on Easter Sunday (even if via remote means this year), we are united by the hope that there is more to life than what we are now experiencing. The hope of Christ’s resurrection is that this powerful event can touch every part of our existence, even the dark and despairing situation in which we find ourselves.  It can bring light into the dark corners of our lives.

In these times of doubt and fear, I urge you all to trust in the Hope that Christ brings us.  Even in the darkest hour…. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5

Easter Raffle

We have decided to donate the small number of items to the Hospital Emergency staff in recognition of their great work over the last month or so. Those families who purchased tickets will have their money returned or credited to their accounts if they choose to go that way.

God Bless
Kevin Lewis BEd (Syd) MEd (ACU) GradCertRe (Uon)

College Principal
kevin.lewis@lism.catholic.edu.au