As previously noted, again I extend my sincere thanks to the many parents, carers, grandparents and students who have offered prayers and get well messages for my wife Melanie. Melanie continues to recover very well following a serious bout of pneumonia and 2 heart surgeries. We both appreciate the support and are very grateful for the care extended during the last 3 months. 

As we move quickly towards the end of the school year I call to your attention the many events planned to take place between now and December 18 (last day for students). The details are included in this newsletter. A number of the events including, the Colour Run, School Disco and Christmas Family Celebration require some additional helpers. If you are able to offer your time at any of these events please contact the school office or see one of the members of the P&F who will have information available in the playground before and after school.  

I encourage you to continue to pray the following prayer for rain. 

Eternal God,

In wisdom and love you created our earth to sustain us and give us life.

We turn to you now in faith, hope and love, asking you to look with favour on our drought-stricken land, on our starving animals and failing crops.Strengthen, sustain and give new heart to our farmers and all who are affected by drought.In your loving providence, send abundant rain and restore our parched earth. Father of all compassion, hear our prayer through Jesus Christ your Son, in whom the promise of new life has dawned, and through the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life: Renew your faithful people, renew the faith of the earth.

Our lady of the Southern Cross, Mary, help of Christians

Pray for us

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 

Pray for us

Enjoy the week ahead

Peter Dempsey