Principal's Newsletter
Thursday 16th October 2025
Gospel of the Week
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
God will see those who cry to him vindicated.
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”’
And the Lord said, ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them.
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
The core message of the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8 is the importance of persistent, unfainting prayer. Jesus told this story specifically to his disciples "to show them that they should always pray and not give up". The parable provides two key points of contrast that reinforce this central message; While an unrighteous, selfish judge eventually granted justice to the persistent widow simply to stop being bothered by her, God is the opposite. He is inherently good and just, and he does not need to be coerced or wearied into action. The moral is, "if a corrupt human judge will eventually respond to a persistent plea, how much more will a righteous and loving God respond to the constant prayers of His chosen people?". The widow in the story had no one to advocate for her and no legal standing. She was powerless and at the mercy of a corrupt system. Nevertheless, her persistent appeals won out. This teaches God's chosen people to be persistent in their prayers, especially when facing injustice or oppression, because he will ultimately bring justice for them.
This week, our year 1s visited Legoland and from all reports they had a fantastic time. The were very well behaved and loved the amazing exhibition that Legoland offers! Please see below for some more information about the excursion and there are lots of photos to check out.
Also, this week, our Year 5s held their UPP incursion which is short for Unleashing Personal Potential! This was run by a company called Aspire Higher Learning, which we have used many times, and the students had a very productive day as they reflected upon what it means to be a leader, both with and without a badge, especially as they enter their final year of primary school in 2026.
On Wednesday we held our second Foundation Transition and once again welcomed back the newest members of our community. I ran a parent information session once again which was well attended. It has been so wonderful to welcome many new families to St Patrick’s as well as welcome the youngest members of families we have had with us for many years.
I am currently working on the staffing for 2026 and there will be updates coming through on the progress of this over the next few weeks.
Thank you to all parents for your co-operation with the changes made to our carpark off The Avenue. We appreciate your understanding and using the crossing at all times both with and without children to keep everyone safe.
Take care and God Bless,
Meg