National Families Week

Next week (15 -24 May) National Families Week is held, and this year School Prefect Louise Day has chosen to promote this week as part of her leadership project for 2021.   

National Families Week is an annual celebration where the important and essential contribution families make to community is acknowledged and valued.  More than ever, families have been called upon to support, strengthen and enrich the lives of many as we experience drought, fire, flood and the continued impacts of Covid 19.   

This year “Dance for Sick Kids” will coincide with National Families Week and the event asks that schools and organisations dance to raise money in support of Ronald McDonald House.  Whether we have used the services of Ronald McDonald House, or know someone who has, Louise was keen to ensure that we support this organisation.  A huge dance off will be held on Thursday (20th) at lunchtime on the Secondary Campus.  Primary and Secondary students will be invited to be involved for a gold coin donation.  I am sure there will be some very keen movers and groovers willing to support this fun event. 

Families have and will continue to be a vital part of our society. So, I encourage you to celebrate the meaning of family and enjoy the time you have to teach, nuture and support all families. 

“No family drops down from heaven perfectly formed; families need constantly to grow and mature in the ability to love.”  (Pope Francis, 2016) 

God bless.

Megan Mahoney
Assistant to the Principal Formation & Identity