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Volume 12 - 1 May, 2012 Dear Parents and Students We remember in our prayers this week the Year 11 Students and their teachers as they embark upon their two day retreat. May the focus on reflec on, rela onships and renewal be enlightening, empowering and enriching. In the spirit of “freedom”, we pray, with God’s grace, that all on retreat may be open, honest, though ul, trus ng and hopeful – as ever in the ways of Jesus our Lord. “When”
When we open our hearts;
When we listen with care;
When we speak with courage and honesty; When we forgive with grace; When we are gentle but s ll strong; When we are trus ng, respec ul and though ul; When we act with love; When we overcome fear;
When we see the extraordinary in the ordinary;
When we seek truth; and
When we do jus ce . . .
We are Mary Ward women (and men)
And children of God. Amen.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION I commend to you the efforts of Anna Cooke and Lily Sullivan (Year 12) who will be taking part in the LIVE BELOW THE LINE challenge, raising both awareness of and funds for the eradica on of poverty in our world. The funds raised will provide educa onal opportuni es in the developing world, in par cular in Papua New Guinea. From 7 – 11 May, both Anna and Lily, along with thousands of others across the globe, pledge to live on less than $2 a day. If you would like to help them raise funds for the fight against poverty, please visit the Live Below the Line website and in par cular their pages on www.livebelowtheline.com/me/annabanana
www.livebelowtheline.com/me/riryfish
Jus ce
Sincerity
FREEDOM
Verity
Felicity