Principal's Message T3 W9 2022
Queen Elizabeth II
We are all
waking to the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. I loved the old
girl and am personally very sad on this terrible day. More importantly
though, it is the first time in our lives that we are at school for the passing
of such a significant dignitary who is also our head of state.
Today we
lowered our flags at Beveridge Road to half-mast as a mark of respect. It
is right to take the time to reflect upon this momentous occasion, to thank God
for the life Queen Elizabeth II and her dedication to service. Similarly, it is a good idea to take a moment
to assist our children to understand the significant nature of this special
day.
It is not a day
for talk of politics, republican movements or colonialism, it is a day to
mourn.
Grief is like a
button inside a box. There is a ball bouncing around inside the box that
hits that button from time to time. When we lose someone we love the ball
is really big, it takes up the entire box pushing on the button constantly.
It slowly becomes smaller and only hits it the button from time to time, but
the grief remains the same when it does.
Please remember
there are many in our community, kids, staff and families, who will have
renewed grief on a day such as this. Look out for each other, care for
each other. Allow time for grief.
And take time
to recall the greatness of a young 25 year-old mother of two who, in the 1950’s
said,
‘I declare
before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted
to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all
belong’
Shane Altmann
Principal