At last, the end of the semester is in sight. The time is soon coming when there will be no more assignments to assess, no more reports to write, no more meetings to attend… at least for a few weeks. As we reflect on the semester that has been, there can be a mixture of
Much of our work focuses on growth – growth in learning, capability and responsibility. It is good work, and it matters. But Scripture reminds us that growth is never the starting point. Belonging comes first. God’s invitation is not to prove our worth, but to live from a place of being known and held. “I
Across our network, we work in places that look and feel very different. Different communities, different roles, different seasons – and different challenges. Yet woven through all this diversity is a shared commitment to care, growth and purpose. Often, day-to-day work can feel ordinary. It’s made up of routines, conversations, problem-solving and quiet decisions that often
As another school year draws to a close, we pause to give thanks for you—leaders who have served faithfully in LESNW Learning Communities. Amidst the endless commotion that is associated with finishing the school year, well, please take a moment to stop and notice your impact. Your dedication has shaped lives, nurtured faith, and created
Food preparation is not really a strength of mine, but I love having people over for a meal, which usually means take-away or the simplest possible option. I think that’s why I connect to this story: Jesus affirming that being present and listening is more important than prioritising food preparation, well that’s my take on
I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIVUK) As Term 4 kicks off, the weight of leadership can feel heavier than at other times. Reports, budgets, staffing, enrolments, compliance, celebrations, graduations, and planning for the future, all compete
In my role as Spiritual and Cultural Leader, I am privileged to participate in a variety of exciting experiences. One of my highlights though, is the annual retreat with the secondary school chaplains and pastors at the Sevenhill Centre of Ignatian Spirituality which I got to enjoy again last week. There are a number of
Scripture: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree…” Matthew 13:31–32 As a grandparent I am always amazed at how quickly grandchildren grow. Even
Psalm 119:105: ”Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” The Camino de Santiago, also known as the way of St. James, is the ancient Catholic pilgrimage route to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in north-western Spain. Legend has it that the bones of the apostle St.
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place… All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:1, 4 Pentecost is a defining moment in the Christian story. The Spirit of God, promised by Jesus, descended upon
