Monthly Letters for parent
October 2026
Dear Parents,
Warm greetings to you, and welcome to a new month.
As we begin this new chapter, we invite you to reflect with us on the virtue of Compassion — the grace to notice another’s pain, to understand their struggle, and to respond with kindness and love. Compassion goes beyond empathy.
Compassion asks more of us than simply feeling sorry for someone. It calls us to see, to care, and to act. In a world where it is so easy to be absorbed in our own concerns, a compassionate heart pauses to notice the child who feels left out, the colleague who is quietly struggling, the stranger in need of help, or even the person whose behaviour we find difficult to understand.
In the words of St. Josemaría Escrivá:
“And you too were filled with a strong feeling of compassion deep within you… Make up your mind, where you are now, to give your life as a holocaust for all.”
— Furrow, 826
These words remind us that true compassion is never passive. It moves the heart toward generous self-giving. At home, we can nurture this beautiful virtue by encouraging our children to listen before judging, to forgive readily, to be attentive to those who are hurting, and to offer help without waiting to be asked.
May our homes be places where compassion is not merely taught, but seen, felt, and lived each day.
I wish you and your families renewed strength, peace, and joy in this new month.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
September 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy New Month, and a warm welcome to the 2026/2027 Academic Session!
As we begin this new session, I welcome you and your families with great joy. I also want us to reflect together on our virtue of the month: Order.
Order is the quiet foundation of a purposeful and balanced life. It helps us to:
• Manage our time well
• Honour our responsibilities
• Care for the people and things entrusted to us
• Approach our daily duties with discipline and consistency
When we live with order, we create harmony within ourselves. It enables our daughters to use their time, talents, and freedom more purposefully, both at school and at home.
St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, taught us to find God in the ordinary. He reminded us that daily duties, when done with love and excellence, become a path to growth and holiness.
He put it beautifully:
“Order will bring harmony to your life and lead you to perseverance.
Order will give peace to your heart and dignity to your bearing.”
— The Forge, 806
The home is the first school of virtue. As we partner with you, our primary educators, we ask for your support in helping our girls embrace order — in their study schedules, their rooms, their commitments, and in how they serve others. These small habits will serve them far beyond their school years.
May God bless you and your families abundantly, and grant our daughters a fruitful, peaceful, and rewarding academic year.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
August 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy New Month!
With hearts full of gratitude, I warmly welcome you and your beautiful families into the month of August.
This month, we will be reflecting together on the virtue of Trustworthiness — that quiet strength that makes people feel safe with us. It is shown in the little things: keeping our word, being consistent, speaking the truth with love, and being dependable.
We know that the deepest trustworthiness is rooted in God. When we place ourselves in His loving care, He teaches us to be faithful in the small things too.
St. Josemaría Escrivá gently reminds us in The Way (No. 659):
“You must seek something more: the supernatural happiness that comes from the abandonment of everything and the abandonment of yourself into the loving arms of our Father-God.”
We are our daughters’ first teachers and their greatest heroes. Every time we follow through on our promises, and trust God even when it’s hard, we are quietly shaping them into women of integrity, faith, and strength.
May this month bring you God’s sweet peace, fresh blessings, and an abundance of grace for your home.
Warm regards,
July 2026
Dear Parents,
A warm welcome to the start of the second half of the year. Happy new month!
This month, we are embracing the beautiful virtue of Perseverance — the quiet strength to keep going, even when the path feels long or difficult. It is the steady courage to try again, to stay faithful to our duties, and to trust that small, consistent efforts lead to great things.
In today’s fast-paced world, our girls will face setbacks. More than grades or trophies, we want them to build hearts that are resilient, wills that are strong, and spirits that do not give up on what is good
and true.
As St. Josemaría Escrivá reminds us:
‘My enthusiasm is gone’, you write. You have to work not out of enthusiasm but out of Love:
conscious of duty, which means self-denial. [The Way, Point 994]
Our girls learn best by watching us. When they see us persevere at home — with patience, with joy, and with love — they are inspired to do the same at school.
We kindly ask you to help us reinforce this virtue at home this month. A word of encouragement, a shared prayer, or simply modelling “one more try” can mean the world to them.
We are also praying for our girls as they prepare for their forthcoming promotional examinations. May they approach them with calm minds, diligent hearts, and the confidence that comes from
knowing they are loved and supported.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
June 2026
Dear Parents,
A warm welcome to the month of June.
As we begin this new month, we invite our community to embrace the virtue of optimism—the quiet strength to see hope, possibility, and purpose, even in challenging moments. True optimism goes beyond wishful thinking; it is rooted in faith, trust, and the belief that every experience, whether joyful or difficult, can shape us for good.
For our daughters, this outlook is especially valuable. Between academic demands, social pressures, and personal growth, they need the resilience that comes from a hopeful perspective. As Saint Josemaría Escrivá reminds us, “Don’t be a pessimist. Don’t you realise that all that happens or can happen is for the best? Your optimism will be a necessary consequence of your faith.” (The Way, no. 378)
In partnership with you, we encourage you to model and nurture this spirit at home—guiding our girls to meet each day with gratitude, trust, and courage. Together, we can raise young women who face life with strength, confidence, and a positive heart.
Thank you for your continued partnership in their formation.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
May 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy New Month!
This month, we are reflecting on the virtue of integrity — the quiet strength to choose what is right, even when no one is watching. Integrity shapes character and steadies our choices, words, and actions. As Scripture reminds us: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”(Proverbs 10:9)
In a world that often nudges us to compromise, integrity calls us to be honest, consistent, and true to ourselves. It’s not just what we say, but what we do daily — especially when it’s hard.
As parents and educators, we share the beautiful task of nurturing this virtue. Together, let’s help our girls grow into young ladies who are trustworthy, principled, and courageous in doing what is right.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
APRIL 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy New Month! This month, let’s talk about a beautiful virtue – modesty. It’s like a quiet superpower that helps our girls carry themselves with dignity, self-respect, and kindness towards others. Modesty isn’t about limiting them; it’s about helping them see that their worth goes way beyond looks or seeking attention.
It’s about shaping how they think, speak, dress, and connect with others – with grace and good vibes. In a world that’s all about external self – display, modesty teaches our girls that true beauty and confidence come from who they are on the inside.
Saint Josemaría Escrivá reminds us that “Decorum and modesty are younger brothers of purity” (The Way, no. 128). Let’s nurture this virtue in our girls, helping them grow into confident, respectful, and grounded young women.
Thank you for being amazing partners in this journey.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
MARCH 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy new month! As we dive into a new month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the beautiful virtue of Contentment. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle, but true happiness isn’t found in what we have or achieve – it’s found in trusting God’s loving plan for us.
In The Way 766, Josemaría Escrivá reminds us, “Abandonment to the will of God is the secret of happiness on earth. Say then: My food is to do His will.”
This truth teaches us that contentment comes from surrendering to God’s will, even when it’s tough. As parents, you play a huge role in shaping this mindset in your daughters. When you show trust, gratitude, and faith, you teach them that peace comes from aligning with God’s plan.
Contentment doesn’t mean giving up on dreams; it means pursuing them with peace and purpose. Let’s work together to raise daughters with hearts full of gratitude, resilience, and faith.
Thank you for partnering with us in this journey of raising virtuous women.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
FEBRUARY 2026
Dear Parents,
Warm greetings and a heartfelt welcome to this new month!
Our focus this month is on the virtue of Sportsmanship: This virtue is crucial for character development, fostering discipline, respect, perseverance, teamwork, and the grace to handle both success and setbacks with a positive spirit.
As St. Josemaría Escrivá reminds us in The Forge, point 169: “The ascetical struggle is not something negative and therefore hateful, but rather a joyful affirmation. It is a sport. A good sportsman doesn’t fight to gain just one victory… He has to build himself up for it, training over a long period of time, calmly and confidently. He keeps trying again and again… until the obstacle is overcome.”
This reflection highlights that true growth comes through patience, consistent effort, and perseverance. I encourage you to inspire our girls to actively embrace the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to nurture our girls into confident, disciplined, and morally upright young women.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal
JANUARY 2026
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! As we kick off this fresh and exciting term, we are focusing on the wonderful virtue of Cheerfulness. It’s all about choosing to be hopeful, optimistic, and positive, even when things get tough, and isn’t that just what we need for a fantastic year ahead?
As St. Josemaria says, “Cheerfulness is a necessary consequence of our divine filiation, of knowing that our Father God loves us with a love of predilection.” Let’s inspire our daughters to start the year with cheerful hearts, finding joy in learning and seeing opportunities in challenges. When they know they are loved, supported, and capable, anything is possible!
Wishing you and your family a year filled with light, resilience, and joyful purpose.
Warm regards,
Doreen Onyekwelu
Principal