St Michael’s Primary School in Kaleen has a long-standing tradition of hosting a Community Breakfast during Catholic Schools Week (CSW) to celebrate the hope, joy and wonder of Catholic Education.

School Principal Patrick Ellis said that the Community Breakfast is an important event that showcases the school and provides the opportunity to network with local political leaders, businesses and organisations.

“It is a way to say thank you to everyone who supports our school each year, including Catholic Education staff,” he said.

The breakfast is a tradition spanning 10 years, in which Patrick is the third Principal to keep the tradition alive.

“Local political leaders speak highly of our Community Breakfast and ensure that they mark the date in their calendars each year,” said Patrick.

This year’s CSW theme, ‘Engaging Faith, Minds and Communities’, was expressed through an introduction and Acknowledgement to Country by Assistant Principal Damien Webb.

Director of Catholic Education, Ross Fox, Hon. Zed Seselja, Yvette Berry MLA and Alistair Coe MLA each shared their views on the importance and significance of Catholic Schools.

Guests were treated to barista-made coffee and an array of pastries and fruit, while a video compilation of the high-quality teaching and learning at St Michael’s played in the background.

The Community Breakfast organised by the School Community Council continues to evolve as a celebration of CSW and a reflection of the values of Catholic Education.