A new term brings renewed energy and optimism. In the 5 years that I have called Albury home, I think it has been the coldest winter, but things are starting to change. We are closer to Spring than Winter. The days will continue to get longer and in a little under 10 weeks our students can be wearing summer uniform again. It is a chance for all of us to make renewed efforts to be our ?best self?

This week we conclude our second Term of 2022. It has been a term where the school has started to look more like the old days, with a sense of normality. What memories will you take away from the last 10 weeks?

Just being ?enough?and hum ble?
Many of us feel like we need to work hard and give of ourselves extensively in order to make a difference. We feel like we have to accomplish BIG and IMPORTANT things ? sometimes over and over again ? to justify our existence and self-worth. We see others making change or influencing people and we feel obliged to, and responsible for doing the same in our own work

Helping Your Child Re-energies School can be exhausting for some children. There are so many things to do and for them to consider during the day. Have you noticed that children sometimes come home from school tired and grumpy?

My parents from Tasmania have spent an extended period of time staying at our house over the past month. During this time we have enjoyed looking at old photos and telling stories of our family history and our childhoods. These stories and photos evoke memories of the times we enjoyed together.

I hope you had a wonderful Easter and were able to have some rest over the school holiday break. It is with great joy that I welcome everyone back to school for Term 2 and extend a special welcome to our new students (Nova – 1MM, Avnoor – 1PV, Abhijot – 2GSand Manlirat – 3OH) and their families.