Dear Families,

Firstly, thank you to all families for making such a great effort to have their children in full school uniform for school photos last week. It was wonderful to see everyone looking so well presented. I’d love to see children keeping this effort up consistently. On particularly cold days, I don’t mind if girls choose to wear black leggings if they do not have grey pants, but on all other days, they should be at school in their grey tunic. I am aware of a couple of students, who need to wear alternative uniform options. If there is a medical reason why your child is in an alternative option, please ensure that this is communicated to the school.

This week we have many of our senior children representing the school in the school Football and Netball competition. We wish our teams well and know that they will reflect our School Wide Expectations: Responsible, Respect and Resilience in their behaviour on the day.

On Sunday, the church celebrated the feast of Pentecost. During this time, we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit given to us after the death and resurrection of Jesus. We have some of our Year 6 students preparing for Confirmation and preparing to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on the 15^th June. This is a special time in their faith journey as they confirm their Baptism.

St Augustine has given us the following Pentecostal Prayer:

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may be holy;

Act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy;

Draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I love but what is holy;

Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend that is holy;

Guard me then O Holy Spirit that I may always be holy.

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Sally