As a Principal, the words of children can be so humbling. At times I find myself in dialogues with, children or parents. A simple comment can sometimes stop me in my tracks and change my direction.

In a tough conversation with a student regarding some B choices, I queried the choices asking, ‘What do you want?’ She replied: ‘Friends’. 

This week, our community moves through Holy Week, leading to Easter – New Life. As a leader, Holy Thursday is one of my favourite stories as Jesus’ act of kindness, act of love, in washing the disciples’ feet is not the usual act of a leader. Jesus chooses to offer this humbles service. What a role model.

When faced with responses such as, ‘I want friends’, it changes a scenario, and reminds me quickly to re-look at situations to find kind ways to bring about new beginnings.

I hope that this Easter can be a wonderful time for you, your families and friends, and our world. Perhaps it may remind us to find new ways, to be kind to others or to see opportunity when things are tough, or we are challenged. There is so much to be grateful for, the weather, friendships, family, education, and health. I am especially grateful to work with children, who can make me see the best in tough situations, who bring joy and simplicity.

Happy Easter

AGM

On Tuesday night, we held our Annual General Meeting. At our meeting we gave thanks and reflected on 2023, as you can read in via the AGM booklet. It also provided an opportunity to share some plans for 2024 and beyond in line with the St Joseph’s School Kingswood Strategic Plan. As I outlined, 2023 was the first year of or Strategic Plan, a year of planning seeds, 2024 looks to be year of growth. A few significant projects are the redevelopment of ‘The Green’, upgrade of student technology and devices, and the Visible Wellbeing program. We are also continuing to make improvements in Literacy, Numeracy and enrichment programs.

I am encouraged and grateful for continuing members as we welcome Jessica Pisani and Angelo Latte as new members of our School Board, I look forward to their input in the coming years.

Kind Regards,

Jodie