Dear Families

It’s Week 8, students are involved in a range of culminating tasks and assessments, teachers are heavily engaged with reporting and everyone is getting tired! And that’s just at school. Staff and students have a world outside the school environment that we often don’t know the full impact of.

Life moves fast, deadlines loom, tasks pile up and it can feel like you're carrying more than your fair share. Feeling overwhelmed is not a sign of weakness—it's a sign you're trying, you're caring and you're doing your best.

Coaching we provide for students is also relevant for adults; when you're feeling stretched, take a moment to pause. Breathe deeply. Break your tasks into small, manageable steps. Prioritise what truly matters, and remember that it's okay to ask for help. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be forward.

At our core, we believe in community and compassion. Whether you're a student, parent or staff member, you're not alone. Reach out, lean on those around you, and remind yourself: you’ve handled hard days before—and you will again.

Dear Lord
Guide us to be aware; of self and others.
Foster within us patience, tolerance, compassion and understanding.
Amen.