Dear parents, friends, staff and students,

The first reading from this Sunday comes from the book of Wisdom (6: 12-16). It reads almost like a modern-day riddle but as always, presents us with a guide and direction for how we might live our lives and be something upon which to base our decisions. Wisdom is something that we should strive to achieve and be constantly working toward. Below I have reproduced this reading for us to consider how wisdom might be a goal for each of us:

Wisdom is bright and does not grow dim.

By those who love her she is readily seen,

and found by those who look for her.

Quick to anticipate those who desire her,

she makes herself known to them.

Watch for her early and you will have no trouble;

you will find her sitting at your gates.

Even to think about her is understanding fully grown;

be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you.

She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her

and graciously shows herself to them as they go.

Today we held the first of our two Staff development days for Term 4. As previously stated, these days are designed for staff to complete programming for the new NESA syllabuses that will be introduced over the next few years. The buzz in the staff meeting was positive and a great deal of energy exists around the new programs. I thank the staff for their input and efforts to improve learning at the College and for parents and students for your ongoing support and flexibility as a result of these days.

On Tuesday evening, we held the Term 4 Parents and Friend’s meeting. This was the final meeting for 2023 and I thanked the P&F for their ongoing support. I would like to formally thank the P&F leadership team who attend these meetings and complete work and act as a sounding board at various times during the year. The opportunity to present information and discuss ideas with parents is invaluable. Please consider becoming involved in these meetings in 2024.

Ite in Veritate

Mr Steve Lo Cascio