From Our Assistant Principal Mission - Mr Brendan Tickle

Year 2 Faith, Fun & Family Night

On Wednesday 11th June, our school was filled with smiles and laughter as Year 2 students and their families came together for our Faith, Fun and Family Night.

The evening was all about connecting as families, enjoying time together, and seeing how faith can be woven into everyday family life. From exciting games and creative activities to moments of reflection and prayer, the night offered a warm and welcoming space to simply have fun and share in our school’s Catholic spirit.

It was a joy to see parents and children working together, talking, laughing, and deepening their bonds in such a positive and faith-filled setting.

A big thank you to Mr Evans, Mrs Jones, Mrs Van der Walt and Mr Nick for organising a wonderful evening that truly celebrated the spirit of community at St Carthage’s.

Parent Community Group Meeting 

On Tuesday 10th June, we welcomed parents and carers to our School Community Group Meeting for an evening of connection, learning, and support.

The evening featured a practical session on “Helping Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence,” which offered simple yet powerful parenting strategies to support children in managing big feelings, building strong relationships, and growing into kind, confident individuals.

It was a fantastic opportunity for families to come together. Thank you to all those who attended. Your involvement strengthens our partnership between home and school — and we look forward to continuing these important conversations at future meetings.

Staff Service - Our House 

Last week, members of our St Carthage’s staff took part in a service night at Our House, where they prepared and served meals for those staying at the facility. More than just providing food, our staff also spent time engaging in warm and meaningful conversation with the residents, offering companionship and support.

At St Carthage’s, we teach our students the importance of serving others with kindness and compassion. By stepping out into the community and giving our time in service, we hope to lead by example and show our students what it means to live out our school values in action.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful initiative and look forward to continuing our connection with Our House in the future.

School Mass

On Friday 27th June, our school community gathered in the Cathedral for a beautiful Whole School Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was a special occasion as we warmly welcomed our Kindergarten students to their very first school Mass. They showed great reverence and gave their best effort to join in the singing and responses – a wonderful reflection of their growing faith.

A big thank you to Olivia and Patricia for reading so confidently and clearly during the Mass.

Fr Philip shared a powerful message with the students, encouraging them to be like Jesus – to show kindness, love, and compassion to others, just as Jesus does through His Sacred Heart.

It was a meaningful way to end the term in prayer, community, and love.

Year 2 Retreat - Faith and Friendship

On Friday 27th June, our Year 2 students participated in a joyful and faith-filled retreat centred on the theme of friendship – with one another and with God.

The day was guided by the Gospel story of The Good Samaritan, which challenged students to reflect on how we show kindness, compassion, and care for others. Through games, drama, storytelling, and small group time, the students engaged deeply with the message and had a lot of fun along the way!

A huge thank you to our amazing Year 2 teachers for their work in preparing and facilitating the retreat, ensuring everything ran smoothly and meaningfully. We also extend our gratitude to the members of our St Carthage’s Ministry Team who led the day with energy, leadership and heart.

Thank you to everyone involved for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in faith, friendship, and love.

Reconciliation and First Eucharist 

All families who have indicated that they would like their child to receive the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Reconciliation this year have now been added to a Compass event. All relevant information, including preparation details and key dates, will be communicated through this event.

If your child is in Year 4, 5 or 6 and you would like them to receive these Sacraments but have not yet notified the school, please contact the school office as soon as possible to ensure they are included.

We look forward to supporting our students and families on this important step in their faith journey.

Yarn Up

On Thursday 25th July (Week 1, Term 3), Mr Condie will be hosting a Yarn Up for the parents and carers of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This is a valuable opportunity to come together, share stories, build connections, and strengthen our partnership in supporting your child’s learning and cultural identity.

Further details will be shared via a Compass event in Week 10.

We warmly invite you to join us and look forward to connecting with you.