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Dear Parent and Carers
Yesterday our Parish celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation, this sacrament of Initiation was conferred on many candidates including the following students from our Year 6; Sienna, Toby, Alexander, Callan, Eden and Kylah. This year Father Michael was given special permission from Bishop Brian Mascord to bestow this sacrament on behalf of Jesus through the Holy Spirit, during the mass Father Michael made the point clear that this decision was up to the candidates. It was a great celebration for the families and the broader Parish, congratulations to each of the children confirmed. A big thanks to the Parish Sacramental team, Father Michael, Ann-Marie Wilson and Gabrielle Peters as our Year 6 teachers and Simon Kinch as our Religious Education Coordinator.
This Wednesday, our school will be marking Remembrance day at 11:00am, we will observe a minute’s silence in honour of all those who have fought bravely for our freedom at war, and to remember particularly those who did not return to their families.
This week is NAIDOC Week, a significant period each year when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities come together to celebrate the achievements of our country's Indigenous Australians.“NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
The 2020 theme for NAIDOC week is “Always Was, Always Will Be!” this is a cathartic chant that one hears echoed repeatedly through many protest marches and rallies. Furthermore, “Always Was, Always Will Be” reminds Australia that we are not a young country. Aboriginal people can trace their culture back past over 65,000 years making us the oldest living culture in the world.
During the week there will be various activities happening in classes culminating in a liturgy on Friday morning then cultural enrichment activities. Sadly parents and community will not be able to join us this year, we will make our liturgy available via zoom.
This week details will be shared of our P and F Colour Run to be held on Friday the 27th November. Our wonderful P and F Committee have been busily organising this fun and fundraising day for our children. The money raised will go towards planting some beautiful new trees in our playground which were lost during the fires, funds will also go towards the revamping of our playground. It will be a great event and I have no doubt an incredibly fun event for all of our students, there is a rumour that maybe some of the teachers will also be getting a little colour in their lives also! Thanks to our amazing P and F for their tireless hard work for our school community.
You will have received information on Friday regarding the adjusted COVID restrictions, there is a glimmer of hope that we may be able to hold our Dragon Days Musical with a live, if limited audience. Stayed tuned for an announcement. I saw a sneak peek during the week and it looks like all the hard work of students, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Johnston have paid off.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours in partnership
Laurinda Nelson
PB4L Celebration Corner
Awards were presented on Friday 6th November during the Zoom Assembly.
Class Merit Awards Week
Kinder – Ariana C, Lucas DG, Finn M
Year 1 – Chace F, Lachlan W
Year 2 – Millar N, Imogen H
Year 3 – Tristan P, Milla G
Year 4 - Lily W, Brigum D
Year 5 – Keiley P, Isabelle S
Year 6 – Duke R, Finn W, Toby K
Shining Star
Eden S,
Principal's Award
Jemma Mc, Imogen H
Super Star Awards for Week,
We care for Ourselves-
Anika D, Andie M, Alexandra W, Charli P, Felix A, Georgie D, Kayden L, Leah B, Maddy H, Tehya G
We Care For Others-
Duke R, Gage L, Austin G, Chiara G, Hamish K, Abby L, Ross K
We Care For Our Learning-
Evie P, Ben K, Ellyana S, Parker g, Jemima C, Riley B, Zuri G. Kayden L, Leah B
We Care For Our School-
Zuri G, Daisy D, Kylah L, Eden S, Aska P
Wednesday 11th November- Remembrance Day
Thursday 12th November - St Johns Year 7 2021 Orientation Day
Friday 13th November - NAIDOC Liturgy 9.30am (Via Zoom Link)
Thursday 19th November- UHS Year 6 Taster Day
Kinder 2021 Orientation Day 9.30am-11.00am
Friday 20th November - School Zoom Assembly 9.30am (link via Compass)
Sunday 22nd November - Year 6 Bunnings Fundraising BBQ. Please call Jodie if you can assist with volunteering.
Wednesday 25th November- Kinder 2021 Orientation Day 9.30am-11.00am.
Gingerbread House orders and payments due today.
Friday 27th November - P & F Colour Run 1pm-3pm
Tuesday 1st December - UHS Year 7 2021, Orientation Day
Friday 4th December- Swimming Carnival ( Awaiting confirmation from SCC regarding COVID restrictions for swimming)
Monday 7th December - Leadership Speeches
Wednesday 9th December - Gingerbread House Making Night. Order forms and payments are due back to the office by Wednesday 25th November.
Thursday 10th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass and Dinner 5.30pm
Friday 11th December - Year 6 Fun Day Out
Monday 14th December - School Presentation/Christmas Concert
Tuesday 15th December - Last Day Students
Sunday 26th November - Year 6 Bunnings Fundraising BBQ, Please contact Jodie if you are able to help.
Friday 27th November - Colour Run Fun. 1pm-3pm A letter and brochure will be sent home today. All students must be registered, There is no cost to register. Registration open today.
Wednesday 9 th December - Gingerbread House Night. Order forms and payment are due back to the office by Wednesday 25th November.
If anyone would like to volunteer to assist with any of these events, please contact Jodie Lee via email - jodieannlee@gmail.com
Congratulations to our Lions Club Peace Prize Poster Competition winners. Sienna D in Year 6 was the overall winner of the 12 years age group. Her award winning poster will now be sent to a district judging panel. Well done, Sienna
Olivia R Year 6, Sienna D Year 6, Molly K Year 5, Zara C Year 5, Keiley P Year 5
Benjamin K, Alex B, Summer G, Isabella L, Nate H, Arlo S, Arlo D, Ellyana S, Ros K