Dear Parents
Reflecting on the first term of the year, I am always astonished at how much has been achieved during the ten weeks. Kindergarten’s first day only seems like yesterday, but how much they have already grown in their learning and with friendships. There have been Masses, liturgies, excursions, sports carnivals, parent meetings and playgroups, just to name a few of the events that have happened in Term 1.
As we come to the end of the last day of term, I hope that you and your family will be able to spend time over the Easter weekend and holiday period resting, travelling and taking part in some of the liturgical events of the parish.
Holy Week
I am extremely grateful for the efforts of the students, under the guidance of their teachers, in the production of the various Holy Week liturgies that have occurred during the week. Each liturgy has been a solemn reflection on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. While other schools may celebrate Easter with hat parades and egg hunts, our focus is on the journey Jesus made during His week of suffering.
Parents and Friends Committee
The new P&F Committee met during the week planning for the year ahead. The short-term focus is on May, which sees Mother’s Day and the St Kieran’s Cocktail Evening as the big events for when we return in Term 2. Please look out for more information in the newsletter and from the class parents.
Classroom Furniture
As mentioned last week, some classes will be receiving a delivery of new furniture in the holidays. Old desks and storage cupboards are being collected for recycling or as second-hand furniture. Please contact the school office today if you are interested in anything for your home or office.
With Sympathy
I ask that you remember in your prayers Mrs Kathleen Osborne who passed away last week. Kathleen was the grandmother of Gordon (Year 1) and the mother of Danielle, Vanessa and Alison, past students and parents of St Kieran’s.
St Kieran’s Newspaper
The Civics and Citizenship Leadership Team, with the support of Susanne Foale and Ms Bombardieri, produced the first St Kieran’s newspaper aptly titled The Hub Chronicle. The first edition can be found here.
Welcome
Mrs Kerrie Anne Foresto has joined the St Kieran’s staff as a Learning Diversity Assistant and will be working with Year 2 for the remainder of the year. Kerrie Ann is a past parent of St Kieran’s. We are very happy to have Kerrie Anne back as part of our school community.
Long Service Leave
I will be taking two weeks leave at the beginning of Term 2 to visit family interstate. During this time Ms Bombardieri will be Acting Principal.
I wish you all a safe, happy and Holy Easter and look forward to seeing you all in Term 2.
