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As we lead towards week 5, with each school managing their own new COVID-19 procedures under the guidance of Catholic Education South Australia , we take this time to recognize the work that has got here to date, the achievements of our schools, and the resilience of our families.

We always have known that this hasn't been the start to the school year we are used to. It has been different, but there is something to be gained from what has been achieved through this time.

I’ve reminded myself and my family of this, as we’ve side stepped our way through the first four weeks.

Yes, it’s been different, but it's been just as pretty. And we can embrace this difference.

We've had different types of firsts during these last few weeks. We've had children learn resilience on walking through school gates on their own, with their parents waving them behind. We have seen children display independence whilst learning from home. We have seen schools adapt and provide an engaging learning platform to begin the year on a positive and successful note.

As a parent, I have seen children not only manage these differences, but importantly, enjoy, grow, and strive through this time.

As we lead towards the changes scheduled for week 5 onwards, I encourage you to look at back at this time, pat yourself on the back, and smile that you got here. Adding that hopefully you not only that you got here, but that you enjoyed it.

CSPSA as a parent body, takes this time to thank Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)  for their clear guidance that they have provided schools and parents during this period. CESA have worked tirelessly under the SA Health guidelines to ensure that each school, each leadership team, and each family has felt heard, understood, and supported. They have been advocates for change, and, through this time, have always had the child's best interests at heart.

So as we lead towards week 5, we look back and show our gratitude for the support and guidance that has started the year on a positive note. Remember you made it.  You should be proud. It's OK that some days felt like you limped over the finish line.

Because you still got over that line in the end.

Remember to embrace the differences. Not all things that are pretty need to be the same.