Welcome to Term 2!

During the holidays, we were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and a kind, loving shepherd to people all over the world. Pope Francis taught us many important things: to care for the poor, to love one another, to take care of God’s creation, and to always show kindness and mercy. He reminded us that even small acts of love can make a big difference. As a school rooted in the Catholic faith, we give thanks for Pope Francis’s life, his gentle leadership, and the example he gave us. We will remember him in our prayers and continue to follow his example by being loving, welcoming, and respectful to everyone. We await the news of his successor in the coming days or weeks.

Thank you to our Grade 1 and 2 classes who celebrated with us the story of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday at our prayer service last week. We hope all our families had a moment to reflect on the important Easter events during the break.

This week, we joyfully celebrate Mother’s Day, a special time to honour and thank the amazing mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and mother figures in our lives. At Holy Rosary, we know how important mums are — for the love they give, the care they show, and the many ways they help us grow each and every day. Throughout this week, many of our students have been preparing heartfelt cards, drawings, and special activities to express their love and appreciation. We hope these little gifts bring big smiles! Thank you to our dedicated and organised group of mums who have organised and run our Mother’s Day stall this week!

On behalf of our whole school community, we say: Thank you, mums, for your hugs, your help, your hearts, and your endless love. You are truly a blessing to us all!

Wishing all our wonderful mums and caregivers a joyful and peaceful Mother’s Day.

Kind regards

Susan McGann