Reflection

The Parable Of The Sower

I am sharing his week’s gospel with all parents and carers as we all nurture our children in “good soil”, support them in avoiding life's “thornes”, having faith that they will grow and have a positive impact on our world.

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and  brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!”

(Matt 13: 2-9)

Walk Don’t Run Campaign

You may have read articles in the local media or in this newsletter about a campaign to have a pedestrian crossing installed on Raglan Parade near the corner of Ardlie Street and to improve the safety of young people crossing the highway.

Donna Monaghan, a parent of former St Joseph’s students, has led the “Walk don’t Run” campaign. She has been engaging and leading our community to advocate for the speed limit to be reduced and a crossing installed that will directly benefit everyone, particularly school children. The Warrnambool City Council recently advised that a pedestrian crossing will be constructed, and variable speed signs aligned to school times will be installed by the Department of Transport. 

On behalf of our school community I would like to thank Donna and all those who have participated in the  campaign  which has led to a safer environment for all.

Regards
Matthew O'Brien, Principal