Over the past few days, we have experienced the joys of Harmony Week. We have gathered as a whole school community to celebrate prayer, food, music and culture. As I stood in the yard before school yesterday and watched a sea of orange coloured t-shirts, head bands, socks and hats, it was a wonderful reminder of our commitment to ‘getting along’ with others and living harmoniously. Traditionally, the colour orange relates to social communication, and helps with the development of new ideas, freeing the spirit of its limitations, allowing us the freedom to be ourselves. It also encourages self-respect and respectful relationships.

On Tuesday evening, families of our Year 4 Sacrament candidates gathered for a parent information evening where important details about the program were discussed. We thank Fr Mathew for being available to speak at this gathering. For those families who did not attend, an information pack has been sent home to you via your child. Please check bags to make sure it arrives safely!

As we continue our journey towards Easter, Holy Week is not far away. Palm Sunday will be on Sunday 2^nd April, and families are invited to attend Masses at St Pius X Church, Avoca Street, Dernancourt on Saturday 1^st April at 6:30pm, Sunday 2^nd April at 9:30am or 5:30pm to receive blessed palm branches. Many families keep these branches all year and have them in a special place at home.

Holy Week Mass times at St Pius X Church are:

Holy Thursday 7pm

Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at 9:30am

Good Friday – Passion of the Lord at 3pm

Easter Saturday – Easter Vigil at 6:30pm

Easter Sunday – Mass at 9:30am (no evening Mass) 

As you have heard by now, after 20 years at St Pius X School, I will be leaving at the end of this term. Friday of Week 11 is my last day before I move to a new position in the Archdiocese. I hope to speak to many of you at the gate before I leave and say goodbye in person.

Have a blessed week.

James