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| THIS WEEK | |
| 29 March - 31 March | Holy Week Reflections |
| 1 April | Harmony Day |
| 1 April | Last Day for Term 1 |
| NEXT WEEK | |
| COMING UP | |
| 19th April | Pupil Free Day |
| 20th April | First Day for Term 2 |
Please remember that copies of notes sent home are available on our website. https://www.stmichaelsps.act.edu.au/notes
Dear Parents/carers,
I am thrilled to announce an exciting event next term!
Do you want to know the latest information about approaches to teaching reading and practical strategies you can use at home? We are privileged to be hosting Dr Lorraine Hammond, researcher and lecturer from Edith Cowan University in Perth, WA. Lorraine has been working with teachers across Australia about the best ways to teach reading. Data from WA shows that her methods are incredibly successful! What an amazing opportunity this is for our families at St Michael’s. You will need to get in quick, by booking on our google sheet. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eeydMC6Q3CgG5YkW4spvJuxO9ajd1GJbhW-tPuBpWRo/edit?usp=sharing
When: Thursday 22 April. 3.30- 4.15pm
Where: St Michael’s school hall
Childcare: We can look after school-aged children in the library if you can’t access care, please indicate on the google sheet if you will be needing care and how many children.
We are seeking permission to record the session for St Michael’s families.
Winter Uniform
A reminder that next term we will be wearing our Winter Uniform, see the information below.
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REGULAR SCHOOL UNIFORM (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY) |
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GIRLS |
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WINTER: Navy blue tunic with pale blue long sleeved blouse with Peter Pan collar & navy tights; or navy school trousers with powder blue school polo & white ankle socks with black school shoes, navy blue St Michael’s polar fleece, navy blue school hat. (A pale blue skivvy can be worn under school shirt for warmth).
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WINTER: Navy blue, tailored, regulation school trousers, long or short sleeve powder blue polo shirt with embroidered logo, white ankle socks, black school shoes, navy blue St Michael’s polar fleece, navy blue school hat. (A pale blue skivvy can be worn under school shirt for warmth).
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SPORTS UNIFORM (TUESDAY & THURSDAY) |
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WINTER: Navy blue/white St Michael’s school regulation track suit, blue and white short or long sleeved sport polo shirt, white ankle socks, navy blue school hat. White skivvy may be worn underneath for warmth. |
WINTER: Navy blue/white St Michael’s school regulation track suit, blue and white short or long sleeved sport polo shirt, white ankle socks, navy blue school hat. White skivvy may be worn underneath for warmth. |
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REQUIRED ACCESSORIES Navy blue school bag with white School logo. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Navy blue outer jacket; plain navy blue winter beanies; plain navy blue scarf/gloves. |
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What a wonderful term it has been, we’ve had Meet and Greet, First Eucharist, Swimming Carnival, camp, professional learning for teachers, Vinnies Knock on effect day and goal setting interviews just to name a few! To put the icing on the cake, tomorrow is Harmony Day, a day of remembering and celebrating who we are at St Michael’s; a strong community sharing compassion, kindness and forgiveness. This term I have had the privilege of witnessing our amazing school staff and families supporting each other and giving others the courage and support to face things they find difficult.
Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm and dedication, may you be truly abundantly blessed with the new life of Jesus this Easter season.
Judy Egan
Principal
Welcome to Week 9 and Happy Easter Everyone!
I cannot believe that we are already one term down for 2021. It has been a brilliant start to the year, but boy has it gone fast! The challenges that we faced at the beginning of last year meant that all the staff at the school haven’t taken the calm start to year for granted.
We are very thankful for all staff at our wonderful school, helping many new students settle in quickly and ensuring that returning students picked up from where they left off. We have had an action-packed term with some highlights including: Water fun day and swimming carnival, Questacon Science Visits, Year 5/6 Camp, and the Sacrament of First Communion just to name a few!
We have also had a great deal of success in revisiting our ‘Keys for Learning’ and ensuring they we are a living part of the culture of our school. We have a great success in this space and the teachers have included this in our weekly awards, acknowledging the great work of students in using the keys to break open their learning and deepening their understandings.
Sustainability Update
Are you interested in gardening, growing seeds, horticulture and aquaculture? Our St Michael’s Greenhouse needs you!
Inviting any families who would like to be part of our St Michael’s Sustainability Group. Please contact Esther Coghlan mecoghlan05@gmail.com or speak to Damien Webb.
We would like to thank everyone who helps maintain our Greenhouse.
Once again, thank you for a fantastic Term 1. It has been a very productive term and we are only able to be successful due to the fantastic partnerships that are formed with home.
Have a safe and happy Easter break and enjoy time with family and friends.
Many thanks
Mr Webb
HOLY WEEK
Holy Week is a very special and sacred time of the year, for it is now that we commemorate and remember the last week of Jesus' life on this earth. These are the days leading up to the great Easter Feast. The greatest focus of the week is the Passion (suffering) and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the events that led up to it.
Thank you to the following classes for preparing our Holy Week Reflections. Classes have been enjoying the presentations and reflecting on the meaning of each Scripture passage. The creativity and personal responses by the students to each Holy Week reflection has been thoughtful and reverent.
On Friday 26th we started our celebrations with 3/4L’s presentation of ‘Palm Sunday’. 3/4L inspired us with their clever illustrations of Matthew’s Gospel (21:1-11) depicting the Palm Sunday story. All the students enjoyed joining in to sing ‘Sing it Hosana’.
Monday 29th March, 3/4A shared John’s Gospel (13:1-20) story about ‘Washing of the Feet’ . The students read the Gospel passage and we reflected on the meaning. We were inspired by the following words 3/4A shared…
“Jesus came to show us how we should live. One of the lessons that Jesus wanted us to learn was how to be a servant to others. A servant is a person who does the work for another. When your mum or dad cooks you something to eat, they are being a loving servant for you; they don’t expect anything in return.
Jesus wanted the disciples to know that being a servant is more important than gaining wealth, power, or position. A servant does not receive a lot of praise or credit; they work solely for the lives of others.”
On Tuesday 30th March, 1/2H shared ‘A New Commandment’ (John 13: 31-35) We heard the important message…
“Love one another, as I have loved you”
This is the simplest way to live a life like Jesus has intended.
Treat all people, as you yourself would like to be treated
This was Jesus’ message to his disciples after ‘The last Supper’ and summed up all his teaching one simple rule – one that we all continue to try to live by each and every day.
We were reminded to follow the Golden Rule and treat other people as we would like
to be treated.
Today 31st March, 1/2B took us on a journey together through the ‘Last Supper’ (Mt 26:26-30). The students were asked to close their eyes as they listened to a song and had to imagine themselves sitting at the table with Jesus and his friends at The Last Supper. They were asked what they were thinking and what they would have asked Jesus. The student responses showed the depth of this experience.
We then participated in a self-guided tour of the Stations of the Cross that 5/6K had creatively put together. It was an opportunity to stop, question, think and respond to the many different stations depicted in a variety of ways.
Tomorrow we will respond to 5/6F’s prayer experience of ‘Praying in the Garden of
Gethsemane’ from (Mt 26:36-46). Students will Light candles and take part in a Taize prayer experience.
We wish everyone a safe and Holy Easter.
Bridgette McCann Acting REC
Sacramental Program 2021 – First Eucharist for students in Y4 from 2021
The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated in Term 2 of 2021 on the following dates:- Tuesday 8 June at 6pm in St Michael’s Church
- Wednesday 9 June at 6pm in St Monica’s Church
- Thursday 10 June at 5.30pm and 7pm in St Monica’s Church
Please keep the candidates for First Eucharist in your prayers.
Information Night for First Eucharist – Term 2
The parent information night will be held on Thursday 29 April 2021 at 6pm via zoom (zoom address to be provided closer to the night).
Commitment Masses
Students and parents must attend one of the commitment Masses (St Monica’s Church 6pm on Saturday and 10am Sunday or St Michael’s Church 8am and 5.30pm Sunday) listed below to make their commitment for the sacrament.
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May 2021
There will be no additional commitment masses beyond these dates.
The Sacrament is available in 2021 for the School of Religion.
For further information please contact the Sacramental Program coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au
All lost property for this term is on display outside the Front Office, please remind your 
children to check for any misplaced items. Any unclaimed items will be placed in the 2nd hand clothing pool at the end of Term.
Please also remember to label all clothing and lunch boxes/drink bottles. Could you please also double check your children's clothing to ensure they have bought home the correct uniform item. I have a lot of parents still looking for named items. Your help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Harmony Day - Thursday April 1, last day of Term 1.
Harmony Day is an important celebration for St Michael’s. We strive to be a People of Harmony challenged to live as Jesus lived showing compassion, kindness and forgiveness to all in our community. Children are free to come to school dressed in Rainbow Colours to celebrate Harmony Day.
Special wishes to those children who celebrate their birthday this week:
Tia KF & Luca 3/4L
We hope you have a great day!!
The Entertainment Book is back, bigger and better, prices starting from $69.99. Please click on the link below to order your digital copy of the new book.
DANCECORE - Dance classes are on Friday's at recess in the
school hall, forms are available at the Front Office.
Contact Cassie 0417 442 750
CHESS - Chess classes are held in C Block on Tuesday’s at recess, forms are available at the Front Office. Contact Sydney Academy of Chess 9745 1170
GUITAR - Guitar lessons with Sam on Thursday's, please contact 
Sam on 0408 196 855
PIANO - Piano Lessons with Mary-Liz on Mondays & Tuesdays, please contact Mary-Liz on 0413 425 753
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB - Scholastic Book club is back and runs twice a Term. If you have any queries, contact Mrs Monro or Mrs Hardwicke.
Please see the School Sport ACT webpage https://schoolsportact.org.au/ or Facebook page for the most up to date information.
SCHOOL SPORT ACT TRIALS – Please keep an eye on the School Sport ACT website https://schoolsportact.org.au/ for upcoming ACT trials. The process for registering can be found below. If you need any assistance registering your child please feel free to ask for assistance.
How to register your child with School Sport ACT
School Sport ACT now collects all registration information online – this is to prevent the movement to and fro of a paper note and have all information readily available to officials prior to the trial. As this process incurs a fee for data storage, system maintenance and admin, a small $5 fee payment via credit card will be required.
- Go to the School Sport ACT website – https://schoolsportact.org.au/
- Click Register (top right corner of homepage) for an Account – enter parent details and password
- A confirmation email will be sent to your chosen email that will contain a link that you must click on to verify the email account.
- Click Log In (top right hand corner of home page) enter password then click on top tab My Profile
- You will see a ‘dashboard’ of your information, click green box to Add Student – enter student and medical details and save.
- Go to the Sports Tab – choose your specific sport, click on Trial Information box then click on the Register to Trial link.
- Select your child’s name from the dropdown box and then enter the optional fields for Playing History, Preferred Position (if applicable) and Representative Experience. If you are already in the system, ensure your child’s school is up to date in your profile – have they moved onto High School?
Please contact me via email if you have any questions, feedback or are able to offer your assistance at any of our sporting events throughout the year.
Looking forward to another big year of sporting participation,
Erin Hardwicke
erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au