This week we have been busy celebrating our students in our final assemblies and awards presentation ceremonies. One of the changes brought about by COVID-19 has been our split end of year events.

Whilst this has meant a lot more events, it has had the benefit of focussing our time on smaller groups of students and creating more intimate events that parents and carers have been able to attend.

“I have noted something in every report that is worthy of celebration.”

It has been good to see some of our families represented at multiple events. I jokingly referred to them as our ‘parent groupies’ in the Year 4-6 Assembly today but their attendance is a reflection of the community nature of our school. There is regular connection and the fostering of relationship.

In each of our final events, I have been keen to remind our students that it is not just the award recipients that we honour. As I have read through some of the reports and seen the students through the teachers’ eyes, I have noted something in every report that is worthy of celebration. Each of our students has been growing, learning, and sharing. Many of our students are learning to increasingly reflect Jesus in their lives and interactions.

“Many of our students are learning to increasingly reflect Jesus in their lives and interactions.”

It is character and effort that are reflected in our end of year reports and awards. Our students are created bearing the image of our God and it is exciting to see them growing and learning, with all of the challenges. Reflecting on Jesus in Luke 2:40, Luke writes that he “…grew and became strong, he was filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him”.

What a wonderful prayer for our own children as we proudly observe and celebrate them in their growth. May God bless each of your families as you celebrate Jesus’ coming this Christmas time. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

Scott Ambrose — Principal