The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse

I was recently gifted a beautiful book titled The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse from a very kind family from our school. "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy is a heartwarming book that explores themes of friendship, kindness, courage, and vulnerability. Through the conversations and interactions between the four characters, the book conveys messages about the importance of love, self-acceptance, and the value of connecting with others. Each character represents different aspects of the human experience, and their journey together highlights the beauty of compassion and the strength found in unity. The book encourages readers to embrace their true selves and to find hope and joy in life's simple, yet profound, moments. I will be exploring components of this book with our students at school assemblies with the intention to inspire all students to continue to grow, learn, and strive to be their best, fostering personal development and a positive mindset. I look forward to unpacking the beautiful messages within this powerful short text to further animate our school vision statement. 

“Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring into this world things no one else can. “

“ What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” Comparing yourself to others said the mole. “

Providing feedback

Our beautiful little school relies upon the kindness and energy from staff, various parent volunteers, and other members of the local community. As a school, our decision making always aims to put our students' needs at the forefront.  If you ever have feedback about any form of school event, can I ask that it be directed to the school rather than to those giving up time in voluntary roles. We will then be able to provide the context behind decision making and capture your voice to ensure we continually improve as a school community. 

Summer uniform changeover
From Monday 16 September, students will have the option to begin wearing their summer uniform on warmer days. The summer uniform will come into full effect at the beginning of Term 4. The P&F will be exploring dates to set up the pop-up uniform shop prior to the summer changeover.  

New play equipment update
In week 4, we have Kid Safe coming to St Michael’s to do a full review of our new play structure and surrounding areas to ensure it is ready for use. Once this is complete we will be able to finally open this new space. I thank you for your patience throughout this drawn out process. 

Living fully in community: insights from Fr Ken

A key component of our shared vision ‘Living Fully in community’  emphasises the importance of building and maintaining a Catholic school community where all are empowered to share their unique gifts and talents. One of the draw cards for our beautiful little school is the tightly connected community we have and the strength of our relationships. Fr Ken recently shared an insight (see below) about our changing society and the importance of maintaining important connections.

Calendar overview 

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