BAYVIEW Newsletter a
ISSUE 9 Monday 31 March 2014
www.bayview.vic.edu.au Principal’s Message We are approaching term one holidays and the celebration of Easter. The Easter narrative is more than a miracle of resurrection. Easter, when viewed as a historical event, fuelled an entire movement to rebel against the Roman Empire. Easter provided for the poor and oppressed communities of the 1st century the hope they required to change their worldview and ultimately the world itself. The Easter story continues to be relevant - Yes, much has changed in the last 20 centuries, but much remains the same.
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Principal's Message
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Students celebrates diversity
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Animal Behavior Excursion
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Community News
IN OTHER NEWS This week’s header photo Our Year 7 students had a great night with activities organised by their senior buddy's. Our Buddy Program forms an important part of our comprehensive transition program that begins when the new student is in grade 6. Thank you to Mr Mulvey and Ms Roe for supervising the students. L-R Tayla Nelson, Connor Duro, Taylah Nash, Katherine Wiggill, Clare Whitehead and Oliver Marshall (front)
We may not be under the rule of a foreign Empire, but we certainly feel the strong influence of corporate empires seeking to influence our world. We may not be an oppressed people, but we are wide-open to exploitation if we are not careful. We may not have an indifferent Pontius Pilate cleansing his hands of the blood that was spilled, but we have some indolent leaders ignoring human rights issues on our very doorstep and choosing expediency over justice. This Easter don't mistake the message for a feel-good story. Take a closer look at the core message of Christianity and you will see that it is much more. The compassion and living example of Jesus leads to a new worldview full of hope and empowerment. It is with hope that the early followers of Jesus were able to face the challenges of life. The soul's journey through Lent is like a pilgrimage exploring inner desert places, landscapes, thresholds, and the experience of exile. Ultimately, pilgrimage always leads us back home again with renewed vision. Resurrection is about discovering the home within each one of us, remembering that we are called to be at home in the world. Beyond bunnies, chocolate, and hot cross buns, Easter calls us to be people of hope. Resurrection is about entering the fire of our passion and letting it burn brightly. It is about what enlivens us and makes us feel vital—releasing fear and anxiety over what is to come, and embracing this moment here and now. We are to spread the message of hope so communities may unite to change unfair practices that exploit the poor and downtrodden. This Easter we may be in church feeling good about the love of God, but know that we are not to remain there. We are called to take that love and turn it into action so all people, regardless of their economic or social plight, may enjoy their pursuit of happiness. Love poured out on that cruel cross, a blood offering so we might go free. Love poured out, infusing this world with rivers of grace and hope of rebirth. Love poured out, and into these hearts, who drink from a stream that never runs dry
Dr M Kearney