Father's Day Breakfast and Mass

A reminder we are hosting our Father's Day Breakfast tomorrow morning between 7.30-8.30am in the Tuckshop Area. Thanks to all those who rsvp'd as it assists with catering purposes. Our Father's Day Mass will follow later in the morning at 9.30am. All most welcome to attend. 

Peer Support

This term students have been thoroughly enjoying Peer Support. Our Year 5 and 6 leaders have been leading the rest of the school through our program, which is all about optimism. Student's have explored what activities at home and school make them happy and what their individual strengths and talents are. Next week's lesson focuses on positive self talk. All students need to practise talking positively to themselves. Children will also explore the importance of perseverance, especially when faced with a challenging situation. During the upcoming week please encourage the use of positive self talk in your home.

Garden Update

You will see over the coming weeks as we move into Spring, that we are continuing our upgrade of our landscaping and gardens. The wire fence around the water tank has come down as this was blocking student access to the garden beds in that space. In Week 8, those garden beds will be turned into our Bush Tucker Garden housing native herbs and plants. During the holidays, we are hoping to install a 'yarning circle' in the grass space next to the water tank. This will be a wooden seating area for students to utilise during eating and playtimes and for classes to utilise during the day for outdoor prayer and lessons. We will continue to add special elements throughout the playgrounds to celebrate the start of Spring. 

CE Maths K-2 Cluster Day

On Tuesday we will once again host 30 teachers from across our Archdiocese for a day of Maths learning. Leonie Anstey, Maths Consultant will lead teachers (including all four of our K-2 teachers) through deepening their knowledge and skills to increase engagement and student learning outcomes in Mathematics.

Key Personal Day - Friday 30 August

On Friday, Meaghan Younger (REC), Fr Loi (Parish Priest) and myself will join all other RECs, Principals and Parish Priests from across the Archdiocese. This is a day where we can collaboratively work together focusing on the Religious Education Curriculum, Sacramental Programs and Faith Formation. Damien Webb will be at school on Friday should you need to contact an Execuitve Member. 

Father's Day

Father’s Day is a special day in which we celebrate the role of fathers and the contributions they make to the lives of their children. The definition of fathers is not restricted to a biological father. It also includes step-fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law, male relatives, significant males and spiritual fathers.  We thank all our Fathers and Father-like figures who are there for us each and everyday. We also keep all those Fathers in our prayers who have passed or are not able to be with their children. 

'God, we ask your blessing on all our Fathers, whom you have entrusted fatherhood. 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. Amen'.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Regards,

Pat Ellis

Principal