From Assistant Principal Learning Enrichment

.... A few thoughts on Gratitude

“Thank-you” is an interesting phrase.

It is often used without a second thought – a reflex response to getting something we want or expected. It may be easily glossed over easily when we receive it from others as we go about our busy lives. It also can cause great offence if it is not used, or if used in a non-sincere way. One of my often-used comments I use about my time at Lumen during my first two years is my amazement at the number of students that say ‘thank-you’ to their teachers at the end of every lesson. It is something that still fills me with gratitude every time I hear it, and is something I never gloss over nor take as a reflex remark.

I am mindful of this as we wind up the year and reflect on what has been another phase of great wins and losses, many challenges and joys, much learning and healing. So when I say thank-you, know that it comes from a place of deep sincerity and gratitude.

Thank-you to our wonderful students, for the energy, joy, enquiring minds, humour and sense of wonder you bring to our school every day

Thank-you to our amazing teaching staff, whose passion, dedication, expertise and wisdom ensure those enquiring minds are challenged, guided and nurtured.

Thank-you to our wonderful support staff, who every day make the impossible possible, bring clarity to the chaos and provide the warmth, care and compassion that holds our community together.

Finally, thank-you to you, our parents, grandparents, families and carers, who as the primary educators of our children entrust in us the privilege to share in the amazing talents, gifts and passions of our young people every day.

Wishing all our community a safe, happy and holy Christmas and a wonderful 2023.

God Bless.