Dear Parents

Yesterday we came together as a school for Remembrance Day. It was the first time in a long while where we were able to reflect together because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Remembrance Day marks the end of fighting on the Western Front on November 11, 1918.

At the time, the anniversary was known as Armistice Day, in reference to the formal agreement the German leaders signed to end the war.

The name was changed to Remembrance Day after World War II ended in 1945.

It has since become a day to remember the service and sacrifice of those who have died since World War I.

Every year, one minute of silence is held at 11am (local time) on November 11.

This is the time to remember a relative, friend or ancestor, or reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served and died in war.

Attendees at public services are asked to stand for a reading of The Ode, which is from the poem For the Fallen by Laurance Binyon.

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

Next week (Friday, 19th November) we commence Foundation 2022 Orientation. Serrin Stobie will be the Foundation teacher next year. The class will be a ‘stand alone’ class with 21 students. We are looking forward to welcoming the children to St Mary’s.

Unfortunately due to the weather our Colour Explosion could not go ahead today. Hopefully next week we will have a sunny day to complete the course. It has been very well supported through donations and thank you to Di Austin for her organisation.

Over the next two weeks some of our students will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist. This has finally been able to occur. Well done to all of our families and teachers who have prepared the children for the special days.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Jason