As we look back at our Father's Day celebrations, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this special day and the incredible role that fathers play in our lives.

Father's Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a heartfelt opportunity to express our gratitude and love for the amazing dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who enrich our lives every day. It's a day to celebrate their unwavering support, their wisdom, their love, and their dedication to their families.

Fathers are the strong pillars of our homes, providing guidance, encouragement, and a sense of security. They teach us valuable life lessons, inspire us to reach for the stars, and show us the importance of hard work and perseverance. They are our role models, our heroes, and our friends.

To all the fathers in our Columba Community, your dedication to your families and the positive impact you have on the lives of your children is truly exceptional. We celebrate you not just on this day but every day.

As this will be the last newsletter for the term, I want to wish all families a safe and restful holiday break. Even if you are not able to get away for a holiday, please take the time to rest and recover from what has been a winter full of sickness and sniffles. As the weather gets warmer, make the time to be outside, get some fresh air, go for a walk and recharge those batteries.

As the term drawers to a close, I need to let everyone know we have had an overwhelming amount of enrolments for Prep in 2024, as well as many enrolments in our other grades. We continue to grow and welcome new families which is wonderful. You must all take credit for your part in this, as I know that you are and have been the voice for our wonderful school. There is no better way to advertise our school than ‘word of mouth’ in the community, so thank you for speaking so highly of our school. Whether it be informally at the shops, hairdresser, restaurant or cafe, or when formally asked for recommendations by prospective families, your positive talk about our school helps us all build belief within our community that we are a special school and that we can provide an excellent, well rounded education for all families that choose Columba.