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Volume 28 - 10 September, 2013 Dear Parents and Students POPE FRANCIS: This week Pope Francis urged world leaders at the G20 summit in St Petersburg to abandon “the fu le pursuit of a military solu on.” During his Angelus Blessing last Sunday he also reminded us that “it is never the use of violence that leads to peace.” Later he “tweeted”: “War never again! Never again war!” I offer this prayer (from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) for the People of Syria and for Peace.
A Prayer for the People of Syria God of Compassion, Hear the cries of the people of Syria, Bring healing to those suffering from the violence, Bring comfort to those mourning the dead, Strengthen Syria’s neighbours in their care and welcome for refugees, Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms, And protect those commi ed to peace. God of Hope, Inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and to seek reconcilia on with enemies, Inspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria, And give us hope for a future of peace built on jus ce for all. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Light of the World, Amen.
P & F NEWS I wish to congratulate and thank the following Parents who have kindly accepted roles on the P&F Execu ve for 2014. President: David Causer (Lauren Year 11 – 2104) Vice‐President: Susan Milward (Kate Year 12 – 2014) Vice President: Meg Norris (Julia Year 12 – 2014) Secretary: Garry West (Jacqueline Year 12 – 2104 & Bridget Year 10 – 2014) Treasurer: Shaun Cochran (Courtney Year 11 – 2014 & Rhiannon Year 9 2014)
I offer my sincere and hear elt thanks to outgoing execu ve members, John Welch, Mary Favios and Libby Oliver each of whom has given generous and commi ed service and leadership. Through their collec ve efforts they have introduced significant and important improvements to the campus facili es and they have fostered a genuine sense of community and welcome. I thank them for their energy, enthusiasm, ideas and support but most of all I thank them for their joy and goodness.
“EDUCATING FOR THE UNKNOWN” In last week’s QCS test the Year 12 students were given s mulus material for their “Wri ng Task” rela ng to ‘Things Unknown’ about which they were invited to create a wri en response. I couldn’t help but think how relevant this topic is for them as learners and for us as educators.
JusSincerity ce Sincerity Freedom
FREEDOM JUSTICE
Verity Verity
Felicity Felicity