Welcome to Parent Talk
Once again COVID-19 has caused disruption to school life, but the hard work and dedication of schools, parents, carers and children have seen us overcome the teacher shortages and sometimes large numbers of children in isolation.
So as the first school term comes to an end it seems as though we are navigating our way through this new normal.
It is difficult to believe but in the Northern Rivers region once again is flooding. It is such a devasting situation with so many families homeless and having salvaged what they can from their homes only to have lost it all the second time. Please keep those affected by the floods in your prayers and if you can please give generously to flood appeals as even only a few dollars from all can make a massive difference to those that have nothing.
We invited both the Education and Shadow Ministers to speak to Councillors at our CCSP Term 1 Council meeting: The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, accepted the invitation and appeared in person taking questions and listening to the concerns of Catholic parents from across NSW and ACT. The Hon Stuart Robert MP, Acting Minister for Education and Youth, was due to attend virtually but had to attend to the issues of his electorate with flooding and the government response in the Northern Rivers Flood Event. CCSP will continue to advocate strongly for Catholic parents during the upcoming federal election.
This Easter take time with your family and friends, reach out to each other by any means via phone, a handwritten note or in person. We have been through a lot over the last few years and now is a good time to reconnect with those you know who are living alone and feeling vulnerable.
Easter is a time of renewal and hope and now more than ever we are all in need of that. Open your hearts and minds to placing yourself in God’s presence. Praying helps clear our thoughts allowing us to centre ourselves and can calm and help alleviate built up anxieties that we may have. Look up or contact your nearest church to find out when services will be held over the Easter period.
I wish you all a happy and safe Easter whether you are staying at home or travelling away.
Please keep in your prayers those affected by floods.
God Bless.
Wayne Davie
Chair CCSP