Dear Parents and Carers,

This Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, I am attending the Catholic School Principals’ Retreat at Bowral. This is an annual retreat generally held at a location which is a midpoint in our archdiocese. Most schools in this region are located in the ACT; however, a significant number are situated in regional areas of New South Wales. The archdiocese stretches from Pambula in the South to Lake Cargelligo in the West. As a visiting lecturer once remarked “Good Lord! That’s about as big as Ireland.”

Given the significant distances between schools, this will be one of two occasions this year that principals throughout the archdiocese have an opportunity to meet and catch up.

Our Director, Mr Ross Fox, will subsequently use Wednesday as a day where he will outline System-wide initiatives, such as the Catalyst Teaching and Learning program, which is being promoted throughout our archdiocese.

During my absence Mrs Cole will act as Principal.

Congratulations

Last weekend, a group of St Matthew’s children travelled to Sydney to represent ACT in the Tag20 Pacific Cup at Minto. A range of children from Years 2, 3, 4, and 6 represented the ACT and St Matthew’s. In hot and steamy conditions, they played their hearts out. They were all proud of their efforts across the weekend and so were the coaches and parents. 

Isaac Hardy and Xander Marks played in the U7’s team who were undefeated over the weekend and walked away with championship medals. 

Violet Murray, Dylan Hardy, Ethan Szabo, Isaac Marks and Archer Pollheim played across two U9’s team, one of which made it to the semi-finals.

Isaac Willson, Coby Ogilve, Nicholas Marks and Angus Murray all represented U11’s across two teams and again one of the teams made it to the semi-finals. 

Congratulations, everyone!

May God bless you and your families this week. 

Graham Pollard
Principal