Gracious God,
We lift up the 2026 school year for Your blessing as a community. We pray for every student who has started back at school, that they will feel safe as they set foot on the school grounds each day. We pray that their interactions throughout each day will help them feel respected and valued by both their teachers and classmates. We pray that they will find a sense of belonging as they build friendships with classmates, participate in school activities, excursions and competitions, and help to shape the culture of the school where everyone can feel they belong.
We especially pray for new students starting in 2026, and the anxiety and uncertainty that can come with starting in an unfamiliar place. May You calm their nerves as they settle in and help other students to take extra care to look out for them and welcome them into the Heathdale community.
We pray for the year ahead, for all the challenges and celebrations that will come in 2026. For all the unknown things yet to happen, they will not be a surprise to You. May You equip our school leadership, staff and teachers with wisdom, patience and grace as they lead our school.
We pray that You will bless this community of Heathdale and continue to build it as an example of your gospel in Wyndham and the west of Melbourne. May we continue to be a light to those around us in 2026, being an example of Christ to our world.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
If you have any prayer requests, please reach out at prayer@heathdale.vic.edu.au.