Educating the whole child is an important factor in our work as educators.  We not only teach the skills needed to be motivated, confident and persistent learners but also how to be resilient when things don’t go as we had planned or expected.  As we approach the end of Semester 1, I encourage all to have an outlook of optimism and resilience as we delve into our new units of work and finish our last week of school.  A well-earned break is almost upon us all, but we need to continue to work until then.   

Sentral For Parents 

Sentral for Parents is an important App for Parents to have downloaded and to be able to access.  Using this App is the easiest way to update phone numbers and addresses, notify the College of absences, check attendance data for your child and to access other important notes.  You will also find a number of links in the App that will take you Flexischools for Tuckshop, CANVAS and our College website.  Email reminders have been sent to all families who have not activated their parent portal access keys.  If you are unable to access the portal due to forgotten log in details these can be reset through the Sentral for Parents App.   

Semester Two Report Cards 

As we approach the end of Semester 1, Report Cards are being finalised by teachers and the College.  The entry of results and the editing of report cards for all students across our College is a mammoth task and I thank our staff for the hours they dedicate to this important work.  Semester 1 Report Cards will be released on Wednesday of Week 10 in both digital and hard copy forms.  Digital reports can be accessed and downloaded from Sentral for Parents.   

Assistance Needed @ St Joseph’s 

St Joseph’s Catholic Parish relies on volunteers to ensure our Parish runs smoothly.  The July to December Roster is currently being prepared.  If you would like to help, we encourage you to contact the Parish office  dalbyparish@twb.catholic.edu.au to express your interest.  

A commitment to this roster is both a great way to help out and support our parish but also to achieve your own goals for Leadership Passport esp. public speaking element. 

Roles to assist at Mass: 

Running the sound desk and powerpoint – training available (usually once a month) 

Reading Scripture reading (usually once a month) 

Reading Prayers of Intercession (usually once a month) 

Welcomer – greeting others at the doors and handing out newsletter before mass (usually once a month) 

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 

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education