A Time to Rest 

Last Thursday and Friday I had the opportunity to gather with fellow APREs at the Bunya Mountains for our annual retreat.  The retreat, based around Exodus 3:5 ‘Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground’, was a time to celebrate the stories of creation, share our own story, connect with country and be renewed in faith for our future. 

Following a smoking ceremony, we had the opportunity to take time to reconnect with our earth, creation and spirit. Through prayer and reflection we were able to heighten our senses, and attune our awareness to the sacredness of life and story.  With a renewed presence and nourishing of the soul, we said farewell ready to return to our schools and continue the mission bestowed upon us.