Congratulations on reaching the halfway point of Year 3!
It has been a busy semester, full of a wide range of events. Despite several shorter weeks, the students have made a huge effort to make every learning minute count.

Across the school, it has been wonderful to witness our students living The Heart Way. There has been so much kindness shown during play and in the classroom: students gently helping others up, fetching icepacks, offering encouragement, collecting litter in passing, greeting teachers, peers, and visitors warmly, caring for equipment, keeping their spaces tidy, and reporting or responding to unsafe situations thoughtfully and responsibly.

There have also been many moments of prayer offered for a variety of reasons, and it is beautiful to see our students naturally turn to prayer during challenging times. Knowing they understand and value this response affirms our role as Catholic educators—to reflect Jesus and His teachings in the way we live and learn.

Alongside our regular curriculum, this term has provided many opportunities for learning about the challenges people face in day-to-day life—both within their own families and in the wider community.

Some of the highlights this term have included Cross Country, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC, Bishop Jo’s visit, the visit to Star of the Sea, and ANZAC Day. Events such as these help our students deepen their understanding of and connection to the community in which they live.

Our learning continues to grow, with class work becoming more detailed and students showing increasing resilience when faced with challenges. It has been a pleasure to witness their maturity develop over the semester as they prepare for the second half of the year.