"Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, You're only a day away "Since last weekend's musical performance of "Annie" I have had the tune of "Tomorrow" in my mind. It creeps in most days and stays for a few hours. Such was the impact of this wonderful event. It was delightful to see the girls perform so professionally and competently. The whole production was exceptional and it was clear that all involved enjoyed themselves immensely. I would like to acknowledge the Creative and Performing Arts department in bringing such a big event to fruition. Lead by Mr Combes and ably supported by Mrs Glynn, Mrs Samyia, Mrs Tannous and Miss Glase. In addition to these, many other staff gave time to help in the performance or production. I am very appreciative of their assistance as without it, we would not be able to provide such a rich experience for the girls. The boys from St Gregory's College were also outstanding and I thank Mrs Dein for her work with them over the time. I am all sure we are looking forward to the next performance at St Gregory's in 2017.

The girls will finish the term next week on Friday 1 July. We will begin the day with a mass celebrating St Benedict's day, followed by academic awards for the first semester results. I warmly welcome you to these important events as you celebrate the achievements of your daughter. During the afternoon, the girls will participate in a market which collects funds for the ministries of the sisters. It is always a very pleasant way to bring the term to a close. 

Last Tuesday the P&F supported the screening of 'Screenagers' at the College. This is a film which has created quite a bit of interest and debate around use of technology internationally. Parents who attended the evening found the material and information given very helpful and left the Mary Sheil Centre armed with strategies and tactics that they would implement to keep their daughter safe. The use and abuse of technology is a growing concern for young people, which makes it incumbent on schools to assist parents in managing this pressure at home. I am appreciative of the P&F supporting this opportunity and in that way supporting our parents.

As an extension to this could I just remind you of the expectation around emailing staff. The guidelines at the College include an expectation that emails are generally responded to in 24 hours. Whilst our staff are very supportive of the girls and very willing to give them every bit of assistance they can, staff are not expected to respond to late night emails nor to those sent over the weekend in the same timeframe. Like the girls, staff have family demands and expectations which means they may not be able to respond to an email enquiry over the weekend. Some staff will inform students of the times they are accessible over a weekend or of an evening when they are expecting correspondence from students. Could you please support our staff and encourage your daughter to access all the information she needs before the weekend so that she will not be disappointed if a reply doesn't come to an email sent on Saturday or Sunday. I appreciate your assistance with this. Please let me know if this causes you or your daughter any concern. 

As this is the last edition of the Inside Out for the term I wish you a restful three week break and look forward to an energetic beginning to Semester 2 on 25 July

Blessings

Sue Lennox - Principal

God rest us. 
Rest that part of us which is tired. 
Awaken that part of us which is asleep. 
God awaken us and awake within us. 
Amen.

Reflection by Michael Leunig (When I Talk to You)