Celebrating the gift and contributions of different cultures seems to be just a little harder today than it was – which is tragic. We are too often hearing statements like, ‘Australia / America / France for the Australians / Americans / French’. Who are Australians? Surely anyone who wishes to call this place home and who is prepared to make a positive contribution to the community? Australia is home to one of the oldest indigenous peoples in the world and also to multiplicity of others who have come here since European settlement. We are a mix of peoples and so much better for that. On Thursday, we will celebrate our ‘Harmony Day’ Assembly. We will recognise the numerous ethnic cultures that make Shalom such a great community. Diversity is something to be celebrated and embraced and certainly not rejected. A recognition of diversity will prompt all of us to acknowledge and understand differences and to treat every person with respect. Those actions are at the heart of who we are as a Catholic school community. Parents are welcome to join us for this colourful and wonderful event.

This Week we welcome our Diocesan Director of Education, Mr Michael McCusker and Bishop Michael McCarthy who will be with us on Tuesday afternoon.

NAPLAN is well underway and students have approached this very positively so far. Thank you for all the support from parents to have your child ready for the event.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
Daniel_McMahon@rok.catholic.edu.au