Listed below are some important dates for Term 3.

Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 25 August for being a great learner and wonderful community member.

Gold Pennant -Zoe Doebler, Harry Houghton, Indiana Young, Lucy Page, Emmett Wood, Bella Noble, Sophie Agland, Isabelle Smith, Liliana Semaan, Francesco Frisina, Giacomo Falcone, Grace Mills, Everley Wetton, Billie Jordan

Gold Awards - Hunter Creighton, Luana Tuilotolava, Ella Williams, Khloe Kovacevic, Anthony Falzon, Noah Hodges, Charlotte Stirton, Lilah Moon, Emmeline Magee, Hudson Bulger-Craig, Annabel Dengate, Phoenix Sherrard, Lincoln Dee, Archer Quilter, Cooper Collum, Alexander Bruffer, Juliana Lapic, Henry Kimball, Jasper Dengate, Flynn Carswell, Abigail Williams, Sophie Simpson, Estelle Eckler, Georgia Oldfield, Nicholas Nicolas, Olivia Gloster, Piper Latta, Jackson Saliba, Eve Bruna, Patrick Boulos, Maddie Morris, Imogen Messer, Nixon Lawson, Harmony Williams, Cody Riley, Emmett Fulko, Bobby Nolan, Sienna Dimech, Emily Molluso, Elizabeth Dunlop, Levi Carstens, Xavier Elphinstone, River Gardiner, Montana Lockett, Ruby Sharp, Mila Vrljic, Andrea Cosentino, Jessica Condous, Ella Fiatarone, Zahlia Conway, Isla McKenzie, Emma Mills, Hayden Perham, Bella Noble, Jaxson Brierley, Grace Moody, Jaxson Sanders, Mia-Rose Ames, Ivy Slater, Wily Melosi

Father Peter will welcome parents, carers, families, parishioners, students and staff from selected classes to join him for a Mass every second week. On Tuesday 5 September at 9:30 am Mass will be held by Year 3W & 3R and Year 4W will join them to celebrate. 

Friday 8 September

Book Week Parade

Students will be able to dress up as their favourite book character for our book week parade. Students will enjoy an eventful and fun-filled day consisting of two parades, Infants and Primary, colouring competition and more. A full outline of the day's events will be announced to parents in the coming weeks.

Please note: Students are not permitted to bring guns, swords or weapons as props for their costumes.

 A Day of Inspiration at Mary MacKillop Place! 

Year 6 had an incredible visit to Mary MacKillop Place!  This was more than just a visit; it was a journey into the life and legacy of a remarkable soul.

Standing before the tomb of Saint Mary MacKillop was truly a humbling experience. The aura of her devotion and strength resonated through the air, reminding us of her extraordinary journey as Australia's first saint. 

Equipped with our iPads, we embarked on a Digital Reflection Journal adventure.  Capturing our thoughts, emotions, and learnings as we wandered through the museum was an immersive way to connect with her story. And the artifacts! Each one spoke of her compassion and dedication, preserving her legacy for generations to come. 

Can you believe it? We had the incredible privilege of touching Mary MacKillop's very own writing desk.  The connection we felt was indescribable – a tangible link to her life's work.

As the day drew to a close, we gathered for a beautiful Mass celebrated by Father Adrian.  Surrounded by the history, devotion, and sense of purpose that Mary MacKillop embodied, we found our spirits lifted and our hearts filled with gratitude.

We are immensely proud of our Year 6 students for embracing this experience with open hearts and minds. Let's carry forward the values and inspiration we've encountered today as we continue on our own journeys.

Thank you, Mary MacKillop, for your enduring light that guides us. 

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.

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.