I would like to announce that Mrs Stephanie Brown has accepted a position at St Michael's Catholic Primary School at Thirroul as the acting Religious Education Coordinator for the 2022 school year. As a school community we would like congratulate Stephanie and wish her well as she embarks on this significant leadership position. 

Listed below are some important dates for Term 4

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 -

The school office has been inundated with a multiple amount of phone calls from parents changing plans to their child' afternoon dismal. We understand that plans may change for appointments however to cause less disruption to the classrooms, we ask that parents please try to stick to the arrangements you made with your child in the morning.

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.

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.