Devotion: How to Flourish
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked destruction (Psalm 1:6).
Today’s psalm leads to the first and introductory psalm. It is poetry but also reflects Old Testament wisdom literature. It contrasts the one who delights in the law of the Lord with the wicked.
I love the peaceful picture of the one who meditates on God’s law, day and night, being like a tree planted by streams of water. It is a picture of growth and flourishing. In stark contrast, the wicked are ‘like chaff that the wind blows away’. This is reminiscent of the foolish builder in Jesus’ parable, who builds without a strong foundation.
This short psalm is well worth meditating on, as it presents some clear pictures and wise life advice. Let’s aim to be like that tree planted by the stream, with the Lord watching over our ways.
Dear Lord, you watch over the way of the righteous. In my own strength, I am no more than chaff that the wind blows away. Thank you for the righteousness that Jesus has won for me on the cross. Lead me in your way and teach me how to flourish in you. Amen.
Devotion written by Rachael Stelzer

Prayer Points
• We pray for the people who have been affected by war and conflict and pray that peace may come to them
• We give thanks for the Student Support Officers who care and support our students
• We pray for the Romero, Cely Pineda and Cinzah families.

Micah Award
Deborah for showing a deep love of learning.

Micah Award
Rodani for showing love, compassion, and service to others.

From the Principal

Student Leadership

The school recently celebrated the installation of the 2025 Student Leadership team consisting of school captains, house captains, peer mediation coordinators and SRC (Student Representative Council) members from Year 3 to 6. We look forward to the positive impact our Student Leadership team will have this year as they lead by serving our community.

Congratulations to Sophia, Van Van, Elijah, David, Marco, Elizabeth, Joseph, Francisco, Pippa, David, Deborah on being chosen to serve as our student leaders for 2025.

A special congratulations to Van Van and Elizabeth for being elected 2025 School Captains.

Staff Farewell

At the end of next week, we will say farewell to Mrs. Fernandez, who has decided to retire. Mrs. Fernandez has had a long and illustrious association with SCS, serving as a parent of the school, a volunteer, and a Student Support Officer. She has brought many blessings to the students, staff, and wider community during her time at SCS and is loved by all. We thank her for her dedicated service to our school and wish her God’s blessings in the future.

From the Office

Prep Enrolments 2026

Applications for Prep 2026 close at the end of March 2025. To assist us in our planning, the enrolment application must be submitted by the March deadline.

School Swimming

Year 1-6 students will begin their swimming lessons next Monday 24 February. Please ensure you have completed the Operoo form and have all swimming gear packed.

Prep students will start swimming on Monday 3 March

Parents who would like to volunteer to help at swimming must have a current Working With Children’s Check and have completed the forms sent via Operoo.

Cutlery

Please remember to send chop sticks, spoon or a fork with your child’s lunch if required.