Listed below are some important dates for Term 3 & 4

Most gracious God, we ask for your blessing on our Fathers, Grandfathers, the men in our lives who are Father figures and our Fathers who are no longer with us.

May your Holy Spirit constantly inspire them with justice and mercy, wisdom and strength, patience and self-giving love. May they receive your grace abundantly, and may they come to experience you through the care and love they give to us. 

In honour of the 150^th anniversary of Saint Joseph being named as patron of the Universal Church. We are invited by Pope Francis to reflect on and imitate the creative courage of St Joseph. Joseph was courageous in taking on the responsibility of becoming the husband of Mary and the legal father of Jesus and all that those two roles entailed. As we follow Joseph in the Gospel, we see how he could turn a difficulty into a possibility with his trust in the providence of God.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil.
Amen.

Grade Mass 

Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice. 

Assembly

Assemblies will be postponed until further notice. 

Awards

Silver and Gold Awards will not be handed out until we resume face to face learning.

Gold Pennant -

Gold Awards -

Life presents us with many joys and challenges, it may be the birth of a child, the loss of employment or the death of a family member. We are privileged to, and benefit from, living in a community that cares for us, no matter what our circumstances. At times, we may find ourselves in a position where some extra care and support would be welcomed to help us through a period of hardship or need. If you are in need of support, please contact Sister Julie on 0418 674 452 who will respond to you confidentially.

During these next few weeks of home learning there are three key messages that all parents and carers need to be mindful of:

1. For students who are staying at home, it is mandatory for parents to ensure that our attendance google form is completed each day. If the form is not completed then a child will be marked absent from school
2. From a wellbeing perspective please note that our weekly home learning grids are our guide for key learning that needs to be completed. Please be reassured that if all tasks are not completed, this is Ok! As teachers we acknowledge that some days, in some moments, due a range of factors the reality of having a break, enjoying the sunshine in the backyard is far more beneficial than the task at hand.
3. We are only a phone call away, a see saw message, a google post, an email, post on our feedback form on the home learning. Please continue to utilise the support of the school. Our role is to continue to engage with the community in order to provide as much support as possible.

In the challenges of the weeks ahead let us continue to pray for each other. 

Sacramental Programs

Religious Education is a priority in Catholic schools. It provides the knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and outlines what is needed to live a Catholic life. Sacramental programs are Parish based, Parish coordinated, family focused and school supported.

Each year the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation are celebrated in the Parish.

• Year 2 Sacrament of Penance 
• Year 3 Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation 

A Parish based program caters to the needs of all participants. In this way children from all schools receive the same preparation for each sacrament.

The Parish based, family focused approach to Sacramental programs is widely used throughout Australia as the preferred approach. This approach acknowledges the important role of parents and families in the whole preparation process. Parents are the first educators of children in the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church. Parents involvement in Sacramental preparation is crucial in shaping the values and attitudes of each child. So it is vital, for the continual spiritual growth of the child, that the families involve themselves in the Sacramental life of Parish.

Below are the dates for our 2021 Confirmation Program

Every year, by law, we have to receive consent from parents to photograph and use images of your child. The photos taken will be displayed in newsletters and/or Facebook to celebrate the fun times and achievements of students. Consent forms have been sent home today with your child, if you consent or do not consent to your child's photo being taken please tick the appropriate box and return the form to school.

If we do not receive a form for your child we will not include your child in photos.