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In 2026, Calrossy Anglican School proudly embraces A Year of Service — a theme that reflects who we are and who we aspire to be. While service has long been woven into the heart of our Christian community, this year invites us to place it even more intentionally in the spotlight.
Throughout the year, our students, staff and families will be encouraged to look beyond themselves, to recognise the needs of others, and to respond with compassion, generosity and a willingness to act. From everyday moments of kindness to meaningful outreach in the wider community, we are committed to nurturing a culture where serving others is not just something we do, but part of the character we grow.
As we step into 2026, may this theme inspire us all to serve with humility, lead with love and make a difference that reflects Christ’s call to care for the world around us.
‘Service’.What does it look like?
For any fans of tennis, it’s that first hit of the ball, which puts it into play. For others, it’s one of those special gatherings at a church or some similar place: wedding service, baptism service, worship service…. And then there are all the kinds of things that get done to our vehicles: car service; tyre service…and remember when petrol stations were known as ‘service stations’? Maybe some of you still call them that!
I think that for most of us, though, ‘service’ simply means something that’s done to, or for, us. We go into a shop and expect that something called ‘customer service’ will happen, where people are employed to help you out to find what goods you need, and then to pay for those goods – though, in many stores, it seems that ‘self-service’ is now much more the expectation…
So, in 2026, what will Calrossy’s Year Of Service actually look like? Firstly it will mean that, as a community, we’ll seek the good of others. It might seem obvious, but it’s challenging to do! Genuine service has an ambition: to put another’s interests, needs, desires and expectations before our own. You know and are thankful for people like that, I hope, in your own life. As I write these words, I’m reminded of many in our Calrossy community who already show that ambition, as they perform that kind of service, every day! So, in many ways, this Year Of Service will be keeping on doing what happens now: in our School community, and beyond.
Secondly, genuine service recognises the value and worth of others. I wonder if someone has asked you this question recently: ‘Are you being served?’. Maybe it happened at somewhere like the supermarket deli - or a clothes store - or at a restaurant. How did you feel? Noticed?Valued? When it’s asked genuinely, that question says to a person that you matter. Someone is seeking to put themselves out for you - because you have worth in their eyes. And you, in turn, would put yourself out for them, knowing that they have the same worth as you do.
Which job, do you think, gives deep satisfaction and makes an impact on our world? Of all the possible answers to that question, I suspect that ‘servant’ wouldn’t rate highly. But did you know that the title of arguably the most important job in our country - ‘Prime Minister’ - literally means ‘First Servant’?In other words, someone who’s supposed to lead our nation in service and servanthood!
During this Year Of Service, none of us (including our Prime Minister!) will get service right, all the time. However, there is someone, infinitely more important than our PM, who willingly took on the role of being a servant. It was the whole aim of his career. And the servanthood he exercised, impacted our world like no-one else. Here’s Jesus’ job description: “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). We can’t match his service to us; but we can respond to and imitate it. So, with Jesus’ help, let’s together seek to serve one another during 2026!
Rev. Mark Rundle
Calrossy Chaplain
