Michele Marquet, Acting Head of School

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week has seen a wonderful Easter Concert in the Senior School with superb performances from our Senior School musicians and ensembles, as well as a divine vocal item by the Junior School Voices. The poetry, readings and music told the Easter story in fresh ways while being faithful to eternal message of hope, forgiveness and love that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ conveys. Thanks to our extraordinary Music staff, under the leadership of Phil Beverley, and to Rod Farraway, our School Chaplain, for the superb preparation of the students. It was a memorable concert and augurs well for the quality of the upcoming concert at the Town Hall.

This week, our Pre-schools and Junior School campuses welcomed our students’ grandparents to a morning of joyful sharing with their grandchildren: performances at Assemblies, sharing of work, morning tea and showing them where we learn. Thank you to the many staff and parent supporters across the campuses who spend enormous time planning the events to ensure they run smoothly and are a great success. The day was a fantastic celebration of a very special relationship. We know grandparents play such a significant role in the lives of their grandchildren, one that undoubtedly has mutual benefits. As we always share with our visitors on these days, grandparents are the link to the past for our grandchildren; just as grandchildren are the link to the future for grandparents. One of the most popular events held each year at our School, Grandparents Day is one way we can honour and treasure the relationship between grandparent and grandchild and the unique role grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives.

We encourage our students to listen to the stories their grandparents tell – stories of when they were young and what they have learnt over the years about life. Cross generational connection can be a powerful way to help our students gain a broader perspective on the world and help them look beyond their own desires and wants. There is no doubt our grandparents have stories to tell, wisdom to pass on and love to give, all things from which our children can truly benefit.

The end of term is approaching rapidly and staff are actively working to keep our students focusing on their learning until the end. We look forward to some more celebratory community events, including Friday Night Lights at Easts tomorrow night.

Kind wishes,

Michele Marquet
Acting Head of School