Year C 2024-2025

Greetings to all,

End-of-Year Thanksgiving & Congratulations Message

To the School Communities of St James, St Columba, and St John Fisher & All Parents, Children and Teachers in our Two Parishes...

Dear Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff: As we come to the end of this academic year, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to the entire school communities of St James School, St Columba School, and St John Fisher School.

🎓 To Our Year 6 Students: A very special congratulations to you! You have reached an important and meaningful milestone in your educational journey. Your hard work, resilience, and joyful spirit over the years have brought you here, and we are so proud of all that you’ve accomplished. As you prepare to begin a new chapter in secondary school, go with confidence, faith, and courage.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11

🧒🏽👧🏻 To All Our Wonderful Pupils: You have brought energy, creativity, and joy into your classrooms and playgrounds every day. Thank you for your curiosity, your laughter, and your enthusiasm for learning. You are the heart of our schools.

🍎 To Our Dedicated Teachers and Staff: Your commitment, care, and tireless efforts make our schools more than just places of learning—they are places of growth, love, and community. Thank you for all you do to support and nurture the children in your care. Your work is deeply appreciated and truly a blessing.

👪 To the Parents and Families of Year 6: Your support and cooperation over the past 7 years have been instrumental in the growth and development of your children. Thank you for your trust, encouragement, and partnership with our schools. It has been a joy to walk this journey with you.

🌞 Wishing You All a Blessed and Restful Summer: As the school year closes, may this summer break be filled with peace, laughter, and the warmth of loved ones. You all richly deserve a time of rest and renewal.

Please know that I hold you all in my prayers.

May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

With every blessing,

Fr Srinu Bonthu MF

Parish Priest, Chaplain & Friend to Our School Communities

SVP: Dear Friends, We thank you all most sincerely for all your generous support throughout this academic year. We ask you to continue collecting non perishable food items for us throughout the summer and donate them to us in September. We wish you all a relaxing, enjoyable and safe summer break and look forward to your continued support next academic year.

Looking forward to seeing you all at this weekend Masses

Kind regards

Fr Srinu Bonthu Mf