Opening mass held for school

St John the Baptist School, Woy Woy, began the year with its Opening Mass held at Sacred Heart Umina on February 12.

The captains for the year, Max Kennedy and Natalie Bryant, were inducted during the mass, as well as the vice-captains Connor Grimmond and Leigh Cousell.

Father John Hill gave a blessing to the leaders, house captains and elected members of the Student Representative Council.

The council is an elected body of students from Kindergarten to Year Six and allows members, on behalf of their peers, to express opinions and take an active interest in matters concerning their day to day school life.

"It has been an uplifting start to the year for the staff, students and families," said Ms Meredith Sproule, publicity officer for the Parents and Friends Association.

Press release, March 3