It is my pleasure this week to be heading ‘outback’ with Year 6 and I write to you all from Longreach.  What an amazing opportunity for our Year 6 students (and myself).  This is my first time in Longreach and I have been both amazed and in awe of the landscape and the history in this part of the world.  It has also been a great trip connecting with community.  We support and shop local where ever we can and it is great to eat so well from local restaurants and cafes.  I have also been able to connect with past pupils and past teachers of our College along the way.  I have been at our College on staff for 22 years so lots of people have been on this journey along side me, both as students and staff.  It is great to hear people make connections and tell stories about people they know from our little part of the world and reconnect with our alumni of the College.   

BIBLICAL GARDEN UPDATE 

Plants for the Biblical Garden 

Within weeks we will add more garden soil to our Biblical Garden space. This space has been marked out behind the College Chapel. Plans are evolving for the plant life that will fill this space. It is our aim to grow plants and trees predominantly found in the stories of the Bible or that are significant to our local area or connected to our traditions. The plantings in this space will connect to the environment which this garden will create.  There will be places that represent the desert landscape of some biblical stories and other places that reflect the gardens in the bible. Over coming weeks we will include plans for all to see. 

How can you help? 

As we go through the phases of construction and planting, assistance will be called for.  It may in the shape of resources – like our call for help this week to source rocks to use as garden edging – see our notice in the newsletter after reminder for Term 2 fees.

Ignite Conference 23 

Ignite Conference, is for everyone, from leaders to first time believers.  This is the Church gathered and alive on Mission.  This is God’s people united with one heart. 

Brisbane 21-24 September 2023 – St Laurence’s College South Brisbane 

For more information: www.igniteconference.com.au 

DATE CLAIMERS FOR LYF 

2 June – 9:00am - Ecumenical Service  

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education