Dear Parents and Carers, 

Catholic Education Week - Southern Deanery

We are proud of all the students and staff from St Rita’s School who represented our community with pride and reverence at the Southern Deanery Mass. 

Our students sang beautifully and participated with joyful hearts, showing great respect and enthusiasm throughout the celebration. It was a wonderful day of faith, unity, and togetherness, highlighting the spirit of Catholic Education. 

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day so special, and to Good Counsel Primary School for hosting the celebration. It is always a blessing to come together with our sister schools, St Rita’s, Babinda; St John’s, Silkwood; St Clare’s, Tully; Good Counsel Primary; and Good Counsel College, Innisfail; to share in this meaningful and faith-filled event. Gatherings like these remind us of the strength and unity within our Catholic school communities.

Catholic Education Week - St Monica’s Cathedral, Cairns

During Catholic Education Week, students from Year 5/6, accompanied by Ms Curtis, Miss Lisa, and myself, had the privilege of attending the diocesan Mass at the stunning St Monica’s Cathedral in Cairns. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together with other schools from across the Cairns Diocese, celebrating our shared faith and commitment to Catholic education. The beauty and reverence of the cathedral added to the significance of the occasion, making it a memorable and uplifting experience for all who attended. A sincere thank you to the Identity and Outreach team for inviting us to be part of this meaningful day.

St Rita's Community and School Parish Mass

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all families, staff, and parish members who attended the recent St Rita’s School Community Parish Mass. Your presence and support helped make the celebration truly special and meaningful. 

A special congratulations to Gracie in Year 5, who received her Sacrament of the Eucharist during the Mass. This is a significant step in Gracie’s faith journey, and we are proud to celebrate this moment with her and her family. 

It was wonderful to see our school community come together in prayer, reflection, and celebration. Events like these remind us of the strength and warmth of our St Rita’s community. 

We look forward to more exciting upcoming events in the second half of Term 3. 

Best wishes,

Ms Heaney