Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthdays this week: Gabriella C, 2R, Tiwalolu O, 5/6I.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Rainbow Award for Term 1.

Awards will be presented on Friday in the School Hall at 2.30pm.

Following the success of our first The Resilience Project webinar - we are excited to offer:  Building Resilience at Home with

Luke on Tuesday 13th May, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (60 minutes)

What the webinar will explore:
A whole community approach is key to enhancing student wellbeing. This workshop is designed to empower parents and carers by equipping them with practical strategies to practise Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) at home. 

To register, use this link or scan the QR code. The Resilience Project will then send you a zoom link and a calendar invitation.

Next Wednesday the 9th of  April, the K-2 students will present a dramatisation of the events of Palm Sunday, when Jesus’ entered Jerusalem as a King and Saviour. The crowds waved palm branches and cried “Hosanna”, which means ‘Lord save us’, which is what Jesus came to do.  As we journey into Holy Week, perhaps we could reflect on how Jesus can save us in our own lives and in the world.

Next Thursday the 10th April,  3/4 students will dramatise the Last Supper where Jesus celebrated the first Eucharist. During His final meal with the disciples, Jesus asks ‘do this in memory of me’, which we do each Sunday when we celebrate Mass. The 5/6  students will reenact the somber events of Good Friday, the day Jesus gave His life for us. It is referred to as ‘good’ Friday as even though Jesus’ death was tragic, it is through this sacrifice that Salvation is possible for us all.

Families are most welcome to join us in the courtyard at 9am for these commemorations.

Project Compassion

The transformative work of Caritas Australia is only possible thanks to supporters like you and the dedication, passion, and resilience of our local partners, who tirelessly work to empower communities and create brighter futures.

In Vietnam, Caritas Australia’s partner programs, like I-SHINE, helped Lam, a young man with a disability, gain graphic design skills and start a successful freelance business, inspiring others to pursue their dreams.

In Samoa, Caritas Australia works with Caritas Samoa to improve access to clean water and sanitation through initiatives like water tank installations, transforming health and well-being for families like Toefuata’iga’s.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Caritas Australia works in partnership with Caritas Kongolo on the Youth Capacity Strengthening Program. This initiative equipped Irene, a single mother, with sewing and farming skills, enabling her to support her family and empower others in her community.

Through partnerships like these, Caritas Australia creates lasting change in communities across the globe.

A reminder to return Project Compassion boxes before the end of term. Alternatively, you can donate at our school website:

https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/st-michaels-primary-school-kaleen

First Eucharist

Next term we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist. There will be an information night on Thursday the 1 May at 6pm St Michael’s Church. If you wish for your child to receive this Sacrament it is important that you attend this evening. Other key dates for the Sacrament are Thursday the 12 June which is both the Retreat Day and the Parent/Child Information Evening. The sacrament will be celebrated on Sunday the 22 June.

Cross Country

We will hold our School Cross Country tomorrow. The course is located on the path adjacent to the school. Parents are welcome to attend. We will commence with our oldest competitors at 9am and conclude with the Kinder run at 10:45am (all times are approximate).

Cross Country Parent Volunteers

Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to assist us tomorrow. Volunteers can meet Mrs Hardwicke on the grass area (afternoon pick up area) behind the canteen at 8:45am.

AFL AusKick Afterschool Program

We are excited to be hosting 4 weeks of after school AFL program in Term 2. If your child is interested in participating, please see the attached flyer for details on how to register.

Save the Date – Athletics Carnival 13 May 2025

Our School Athletics Carnival is coming up early in Term 2. We are fortunate to be able to use the Merici College oval and facilities again this year. Please keep an eye out on Compass for the permission note. If you can assist at the carnival, please contact Erin Hardwicke erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au. We greatly appreciate your help with running the event.

Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge

The Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge has commenced for 2025! The theme for this year is ‘Spaces and Places Where we Read.’ All students received their recording sheet in library lessons this week. We encourage all students to participate in the challenge by reading 30 books by 12 September. Books can be physical, digital or audio and include books read independently as well as those read by others.

All completed entry forms can be placed in the prize barrel in the library. The prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the challenge. Happy Reading!

More information can be found at https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/additional-programs/chief_ministers_reading_challenge

Belnorth Football Club - Registrations Now Open!

School Sport ACT - ACT Teams Selection - Important Information 

Please see the School Sport ACT webpage http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/stateterritory-school-sport-offices/school-sport-act/ or Facebook page for the most up to date information.

SCHOOL SPORT ACT TRIALS – Please keep an eye on the School Sport ACT website www.schoolsportact.asn.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 fee payment via credit card will be required.

1. Go to the School Sport ACT website – www.schoolsportact.asn.au
2. Click Register (top right corner of homepage) for an Account – enter parent details and password
3. 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.
4. Click Log In (top right hand corner of home page) enter password then click on top tab My Profile
5. You will see a ‘dashboard’ of your information, click green box to Add Student – enter student and medical details and save.
6. Go to the Sports Tab – choose your specific sport, click on Trial Information box then click on the Register to Trial link.
7. 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?