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RESPECTING EVERY HUMAN LIFE “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. ~   Every human life is precious. From the very beginning to the final moments of life, each person has worth and should be valued and cared for.   In his prayer intention […]

Celebrating NAIDOC Week “If we can walk together, if we can talk to one another, if we can understand one another, then we can have a better future.” ~ Lowitja O’Donoghue ~   NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is

THE VALUE OF AN OPEN MIND “If you keep an open mind, you can learn so much from the people around you.” ~ Lynn Good ~   We all have different experiences, beliefs and ways of seeing the world. Keeping an open mind means being willing to listen, learn and consider other viewpoints, even when

AFTER THE STORM “Sometimes we are tested, not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.”  ~ Vic Morales ~   There comes a point in life when we stop counting the storms, not because they didn’t matter, but because we begin to understand how they have shaped us.   When we look back,

GRACE IN VICTORY AND DEFEAT “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” ~ John Wooden ~   Sport is more than just winning games or staying active. It can teach us many valuable lessons that help us throughout life.   When we play sport, we learn the importance of teamwork. We discover how to

A TRIBUTE TO PARENTS “There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher ~   Parents play an important role in our lives. From the day we are born, they nurture us, guide us and help us grow. They teach us important values such as kindness,

AI AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN CONNECTION “Artificial intelligence ought to serve our best human potential and our highest aspirations, not compete with them.” ~ Pope Francis ~   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we connect with each other. It helps us stay in touch through messages, video calls and online communities, and

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” ~ Joseph Addison ~   Not all heroes wear capes. Many are volunteers who quietly give their time to help others without expecting anything in return. They are the people serving meals to those

GUIDING AND PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~   A safe and caring environment is something every child deserves. Children should be able to grow up feeling protected, respected and loved, without fear of harm

MOTHER’S DAY “A mother’s love endures through all.” ~ Washington Irving ~   Mother’s Day is a time to honour and celebrate the most special women in our lives – our mums. It’s a day to recognise the tireless efforts and unconditional love that mothers give to their children. For some, it can be an