Welcome to Term 1, 2025! We trust you all had a safe and relaxing break. This year, we welcome Father Sijo Jose as our new parish priest. We look forward to welcoming him into our school and wider community. Mass will continue to be held every Saturday at 5pm. Parish Mass will also recommencement weekly on Thursdays at 10:15am. St Bede’s classes will attend Thursday Mass on a rotating roster commencing Week 5. Families are welcome to join us.

Our theme for this school year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. This is inspired by the 2025 Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis. The theme marks a significant celebration in the Catholic Church centered on hope and renewal within the faith community. During this special year, Catholics worldwide are called to reflect on their spiritual journey and embrace the themes of mercy, compassion, and solidarity to offer hope to the world, particularly in the wake of global challenges.

Our Opening School Mass will be held on Friday 28 February at 10am (St Bede’s Church). We invite families to join us in opening the school year, blessing our staff and students, and celebrating our Year 6 leaders.

Yours in faith,
Shaye Cooper
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)