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| Important Dates & Reminders | |
| 22 September | St Michael's Feast Day and Last day of Term 3 |
| 9 October | First Day of Term 4 |
| 27 October | Grandparents Day |
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope your family enjoyed celebrating Father’s Day with your loved ones and soaked up some of the warm sunshine we saw over the weekend. It is encouraging to see the tree blossoms emerging and the bulbs producing their spring flowers.
Confirmation
Congratulations to our Confirmation candidates and their families who received the Sacrament last night and heartfelt thanks to families and all those who prepared and assisted them. It was wonderful witnessing how reverent our students were, and I sincerely thank everyone involved including Father Mick, the Parish Sacramental Team, Erika Tokich and our Year 5/6 teachers. Did you know that the Fruits of the Holy Spirit are Joy, Goodness, Peace, Self-control, Kindness, Gentleness, Patience, Love and Faithfulness? (Galatians 5:22-23) These are powerful ways of expressing our Christian care for those around us.
Father’s Day
Last Friday we celebrated Father’s Day at St Michael’s with an open morning of fun and games and most importantly the opportunity for a hot coffee and a chat amongst our fathers, father figures and other special family member and friends. Years 5 and 6 led us in a beautiful prayer liturgy where we celebrated our father’s and remembered and thanked them for how much time and energy they give to their children.
Reptile Zoo Incursion
Our K-2 students had an exciting time last Thursday with a visit from the Canberra Reptile Zoo. The students enjoyed the safe, interactive, informative presentation and were able to get up close to a crocodile, snake, lizard and turtle.
RoboCup
Last Saturday six of our students attended the RoboCup Robotics competition. Congratulations to our two teams who placed second and third. RoboCup Junior encompasses not only vital STEM skills but extends right across a school curriculum. The competition also addresses social development by encouraging sportsmanship, sharing, teamwork, understanding of differences, cooperation and organisational skills. The students took part in Rescue Line, where the robot follows a line, overcomes obstacles and saves a victim. As well, the initiative serves as a basis for project-oriented education. RoboCup Junior is able to extend skills learnt from the classroom with a comprehensive, relevant curriculum that equips students for a future in our technology-driven world. Thank you to Ms Hallahan who gave up her time to lead our two teams on Saturday.
Hats On
Thanks to everyone for ensuring that students have school hats to protect them from increasing UV exposure, our school uniform is a valued part of St Michael’s community, and the safety and wellbeing of students is always our highest priority.
Hats are available for purchase at the Front Office for $12.00.
We wish Judy safe travels whilst she is on leave. In her absence, I will be Acting Principal, and Danielle Madsen will be Acting Assistant Principal, please reach out if you need any support.
Many blessings
Bridgette McCann (Acting Principal)
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award this week.
Well done!!
| KD | Maitawhiti M |
| 1/2K | Sofia S |
| 1/2T | Ivy-Rose G |
| 3/4B | Maxwell F |
| 3/4O | Sebastian D |
| 5/6H | Andrew C |
| 5/6M | Gurleen S |
| 5/6S | Jayden R |
Parish Sacramental Program 2023
Sacrament of Confirmation
Congratulations to the 62 candidates who are celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation this week in our parish.
Please keep these young people in your prayers.
2024 Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and in years 4-6 in 2024
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in term 1, 2024.
Sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated in term 2, 2024.
Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in term 3, 2024.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Confirmation
At the beginning of the year our candidates, along with their parents’ support, expressed their desire to join their Catholic community more fully by receiving the final Sacrament of Initiation and to be confirmed. After pledging their commitment, the candidates and their families have been preparing themselves by learning more about God, the Holy Spirit and about their faith community.
On Tuesday evening, we celebrated as a school and Parish community as our St Michael’s students were confirmed through the Laying on of Hands and anointing with the Oil of Chrism. They have each been revisited and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Through walking their spiritual and sacramental journey with their families, teachers, peers, Parish and importantly, with God, they have nurtured their faith and renewed their commitment. During this journey the candidates have also been deepening their personal relationship with Jesus. Our Confirmees, reignited by the Holy Spirit, are now ready to continue their mission to love and serve, to be God’s witnesses and to spread the Good News. Congratulations to all our Confirmation candidates and thank you to the families and teachers who have supported their journey.
St Michael’s Feast Day - Save the Date
The Feast Day of St Michael is Friday the 29th of September. As this is in the school holidays we will celebrate with a whole school liturgy on the last day of term, Friday the 22nd of September. All families are welcome to join us for the liturgy. More information to come.
For all Religious Education enquiries please email Erika Tokich at:
erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au
This week Katrina Cambridge, the Aboriginal Education Officer from CE, came to visit St Michael’s to lead an aboriginal artwork activity with a group of our students. They learnt about Aboriginal artwork using the technique of dot painting. Students used the technique to paint gum leaves which were then used as the spines on an echidna to create a piece of artwork. Katrina also shared with the students the traditional uses of ochre, such as rock art and body painting.
Team lists will be sent home on Friday. We thank all the parents who have volunteered to assist. We have a few families who are looking to arrange car-pooling. If you are able and willing to take another child to Boorowa, please let us know.