‘The Bridge’ 

There are times in life, 

When we are called to be bridges. 

Not a great monument spanning a distance, 

And carrying loads of heavy traffic. 

But a simple bridge to help one person from here to there. 

Over some difficulty 

Such as pain, grief, fear or loneliness. 

A bridge which opens the way 

For ongoing journey. 

We are halfway through a busy term. I wonder how we can be present to others as a ‘bridge’. We need a professional, vibrant and caring contribution towards the many issues confronting society today. The Christian journey is not an easy one, but it is a journey filled with much promise. As bridge builders of the future, the challenge is clearly there for us. 

Confirmation this weekend 

Our best wishes and God’s blessings to those students making their Confirmation this weekend. This public profession to follow in the footsteps of Jesus is an important stepping stone in an individual’s faith journey. In a rapidly changing world these steps take courage and on behalf of the entire St. Joseph’s community, I would like to congratulate each of them in making this decision. 

Welcome Lydia Haris 

Miss Lydia Harris is completing a professional experience placement at St. Joseph’s as part of her studies. Lydia is studying a Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education – Primary through the University of New England. We don’t often get these placements away from bigger towns and cities so we are very excited to have Lydia join us. She will be primarily based in the Prep classroom and has already made a strong connection with students. 

Welcome Lynette Clark 

Lynette has joined our staff in a part-time capacity. She had been volunteering in the tuckshop for a couple of weeks after moving to Weipa from Victoria. Your child may have mentioned meeting her at the tuckshop. She will be assisting in the tuckshop on a Tuesday and Thursday morning and then spend the rest of those days being a School Officer – a role she has previously undertaken in Victoria. We are grateful to have Lynette’s experience add to our already wonderful team. 

Farewell and Thanks 

At the end of the week, I farewell Weipa after a most enjoyable time as Acting Principal. St. Joseph’s is a lovely school and it has been a pleasure to be involved, even for a short time. In the last three months, I have been privileged to have spent time on Crete, in Athens, in Rome, in Puglia and Tuscany as well as a cruise in the Black Sea. Weipa certainly holds its own as a great place to visit and the sunset I experienced on the sunset cruise was as beautiful a sight as I’ve seen in all those travels. The incoming Acting Principal, Mr. Brendon Napier, is an experienced school leader and I know you will enjoy him being here. Best wishes to each and every student and family for the future.