Our Year 5 students spent the last two days on Leadership Camp at the Collaroy Centre. I was able to spend time with them yesterday afternoon while they participated in activities such as abseiling, flying fox and big swing. These challenges took many children outside their comfort zone, allowing them to achieve things they never thought possible. The centre staff commented on the way the children presented themselves so politely and on their great behaviour. Congratulations to the children, and thank you to the teachers for giving their time in organising a great experience.

On Tuesday evening, I had the privilege of meeting the fourth bishop of Broken Bay, the Most Reverend Anthony Randazzo. He asked questions about the St Kieran’s community and expressed his desire to visit as soon as possible. He will be officially “installed” as bishop this coming Monday night at the Light of Christ Centre at Waitara.

You may have noticed an absence of a few teachers this week around the school. Apart from camp, some members of staff have been on courses such as A Taste of Honey, a retreat for teachers from across the diocese and the Choice Theory training, the basis of the behaviour management system we use at St Kieran’s.

We welcome our Kindergarten class for 2020 on Monday morning for their third transition session. The children and families will then be joining their Year 5 buddies for Mass on Sunday 17 November.

The new playground is nearing completion with the cubby/shop finished, with the grass surface the only area left for completion. We look forward to opening the space the following week.

Thanks to the parents and grandparents who were able to visit classrooms on Monday morning.

Michael Gallagher
Principal