Spring is just around the corner, so it has been lovely to welcome the warmer weather.  We welcomed Ross Fox Director of Catholic Education Canberra/Goulburn on Friday.  It was a great opportunity for Ross to be able to visit all classrooms and to chat with Ross about our wonderful achievements in learning and for him to see firsthand the wonderful students of St Joseph’s.

I was at Siloam last week (Principals retreat in Galong) and it is always a great opportunity to reflect with my colleagues and focus on different elements of leadership in a Catholic School.  Two things that resonated for me was around the concept of Leadership on an Island of Sanity.  That term basically means in times of craziness, uncertainty and many other challenges we need to create conditions for our basic human qualities of generosity, contribution, community and love to be evoked no matter what.  I think this is pertinent for our Adelong community who continue to be resilient in extreme times of sadness and tragedy, and continue to support and build up those in our community.

St Joseph’s extends our heart felt condolences to the Hassett family and to George’s partner Aly and boys Oliver and Cooper.  I know that our families and staff have been deeply impacted by this tragedy and we will continue to keep all in our prayers and thoughts.

Blessings for the remainder of the week.

Kirsty Beavan

Principal