Dear Families and Friends,

Life sometimes seems to be moving at such a breakneck speed and all we seem to be doing is ticking boxes, but isn't it nice when you get the moment to slow down and, as they say, smell the roses.  These are the God-ly moments we sometimes miss but are the moments that sustain us, as educators and parents.

This past week I have noticed plenty of things to celebrate across the school, from the confidence of the Preps strutting into school, our quality school leaders representing our school so proudly at the Churchill Community ANZAC event to watching our teachers at work yesterday in a combined professional learning day with some other Latrobe Valley schools.  I am certainly blessed to be in my role with the simple things giving my day a real boost - like the other day when I was walking past a classroom and a student gave me a thumbs up to show he had his job as a learner all under control.  I'm still smiling about it!

Like always we seem to be keeping busy with plenty of things happening but I would like to draw your attention to a few key items:

• 2022 Open Afternoon for 2022 Foundation Students
• Mothers Day Mass next Thursday
• InsightSRC School surveys.  Paper copies due back next Monday, or complete online by Friday 7th May)

Finally, next week we farewell Mrs.Alesi.  Bek has undertaken the Finance Admin role with absolute professionalism and competence but sadly for us other opportunities await.  We thank her for her many contributions to Lumen Christi and acknowledge that she did so much more for us all than simply getting the bills paid.  We will certainly miss her generous and happy spirit at the front desk.  All the best Bek!

Kind regards, Dave