Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,

Welcome to 2020!

As we enter a new decade and a new school year it is exciting to wonder what lies ahead for the community of Good Samaritan.

Last week, the year began very well with the children settling into their new classes and school routines. The continued commitment of the staff of Good Samaritan was evident in the way in which classrooms were prepared for students as warm and welcoming places of learning.

This year Australia Day fell on a Sunday and, you may be like me, inasmuch not realising that there is a whole National Calendar for Australia within the masses for the liturgical year of the Church. It was a most appropriate way to reflect upon all that had occurred in our country throughout the Christmas break and continues to carry on, even as I write this newsletter.

The devastation that we have witnessed is somewhat countered by the generosity of spirit, the sense of hope from those who now have nothing, the courage displayed by all who assist in times of disaster. This newsletter contains some information about the way in which teachers have been advised to discuss the events of the break with students. You will also read about the immediate, short and long term effects of such events and how they may  impact  over time.

I leave you with the Australia Day Prayer as our country sets itself on the road to recovery:

Set your hearts on God’s Kingdom! 

The Great South Land of the Holy Spirit is richly blessed by God.  May the Providence of God continue to be manifest among us through the way we live, preferring good to evil, having profound respect for one another, sharing our goods with those in need and making hospitality our special care.

As we journey together, with Jesus,

Toni Sillis

Principal