Catholic Schools Week 2025 runs from 2 June – 6 June celebrating what makes our Catholic Schools great and raising awareness of the many opportunities Catholic schools provide through faith-based education. 

It provides an opportunity for our schools to not only showcase their rich and vibrant Catholic identity, but to affirm their integral role within our local communities, highlighting the multitude of learning and faith experiences that occur every day. 

This year, with the Jubilee Year in place, the theme Pilgrims of Hope resonates strongly with our schools.  We use the word ‘pilgrims’ not to suggest that we are walking dusty roads with hiking poles, but rather to symbolise that we are all on a journey – teachers, students and families.  And hope? That’s what keeps us moving forward, even when the path isn’t clear. 

At St Clare’s we have been celebrating Catholic School’s Week with special prayers each day.  On Wednesday 4 June we had a whole school assembly and took part in a Paraliturgy to highlight this very important week and the amazing work that Catholic schools do.  Thanks to all of the students involved in this and to Mrs Nicole Lovern who ensured that this ran smoothly. 

Mrs Christine Harmer also spoke at the assembly about the importance of Catholic Schools, in particular, St Clare’s. 

Today (Friday) the staff have been involved in a staff morning tea and the students have been handed out a special treat to finish off this very important week. 

Thanks to all students, parents and staff for making St Clare’s the wonderful place that it is. 

Karen McCann
Ministry Coordinator