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Next Sunday as a Parish we will be celebrating Confirmation, many of our Year Six students will be confirmed by Bishop Brian at Ulladulla Church. Confirmation is the final of the Sacraments of Initiation, and the point at which the children are deemed capable of making a choice to choose to follow the Catholic tradition. Sacraments are signs of God’s grace brought upon upon an individual, our belief is that the power of the Holy Spirit will be conferred on each child, inspiring them with gifts to live in a fully human way as Jesus did. We wish the Confirmation candidates and their families a wonderful day of celebration as they make another significant step in their journey to spiritual awareness.
Over the past few weeks the teachers have been busy preparing mid year reports for our students, I have had the opportunity to read each report over the weekend. It was wonderful to see the level of achievement and growth that is evident in each child’s report, and the acknowledgement of each child’s own individual personal and learning goals. When you receive your child’s report, please look closely at the level of effort that is awarded and share and discuss these grades with your child, all we can ever ask of our children is for them to do their best. An enormous thanks to the teachers for the many hours of time and effort that goes into assessment and writing of reports for each child. Please log onto Compass to book Parent Teacher Interviews next Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Next week will be a busy one to end the term:
- Friday -Retreat Day For Year 6 and Other Confirmation Candidates at St Mary’s.
- Sunday Confirmation -Ulladulla Church 11.00am
- Tuesday - Talent Quest - 12.00pm
- Friday- Last of term - Souper Hero Day for Mini Vinnies.
Please note we have been forced to cancel next week's Athletics Carnival due to the continuing wet grounds. The Athletics Carnival will now be held in Term 3, Week 1, Wednesday 14th July.
Thanks to students and teachers for making such an extra effort to make these thoughtful and fun events happen to bring such joy into the lives of our students.
I hope all of our families enjoy some time together over the school holidays and we look forward to welcoming everyone back safely to school on Monday, 12th July .
Yours in partnership,
Laurinda Nelson
PB4L Celebration Corner
Class Merit Awards Week,
Kinder – Oliver B, Jacoba F
Year 1 – Dundi B, Lucas DG,
Year 2 – Benjamin K, Evie P, Jemima C
Year 3 – Shiloh G, Arabella B
Year 4 - Jesinta N, Georgia K
Year 5 – Ella R, Austin G
Year 6 – Audrey S,
Super Star Awards for Week,
We care for Ourselves
Jesinta N, Andie M, Elijah D, Allyana S, Seave D, Uma D
We Care For Others
Felix A, Henry K, Millar N, Delphi S-H, Alexander B, Jemima C, Molly S, Matt R
We Care For Our Learning
Max C, Phoebe H, Payten B, Jemima c, Adele B, Jasper SH, Leeyana M
We Care For Our School
Peyton M-J,Samuel S, Alexandra W, Milla G, Tristan P, Max C, Imogen H, Ryder L, Lachlan W, Mana V, William N
Shining Star
Lily W, Matthew R, Ella R
Principal Award
Oliver B, Pheobe H
St Mary’s Pennant
Zara C, Xavier B, Lucy A, Freya A
Thursday 17th June
Confirmation Liturgy 11.50am School Hall
Friday 18th June
Confirmation Retreat Day
Sunday 20th June
Confirmation 11am Ulladulla Church
Monday 21st June
Year 3 and 4 Fossil Walk
Parent Teacher Interviews - bookings on the Compass Parent Portal
Tuesday 22nd June
Canteen - Hayden Pies $6
Talent Show- 12.00pm
Parent Teacher Interviews - bookings on the Compass Parent Portal
Thursday 24th June
Parent Teacher Interviews - bookings on the Compass Parent Portal
Friday 25th June
School Assembly - 12pm
Soup-er Hero Day (Dress up as a Super Hero bring $2 for soup)
Last Day For Students Term 2
TERM 3 - STUDENTS RETURN MONDAY 12th JULY
Wednesday 14th July
Athletics Carnival
To all our wonderful families for joining us last Friday and the P & F for providing morning tea.
TUESDAY 22ND JUNE
12.00pm Parent and Carers Welcome
SOUP-ER HERO DAY
FRIDAY 25th JUNE
Dress up as “Superheroes “and bring a can of soup for the disadvantaged in winter.
We will also be selling pumpkin soup or chicken noodle soup and a slice of bread at the canteen so please bring along 2 dollars !
All money raised will go towards the St Vincent De Paul annual Winter Appeal.
The Story of Pentecost
After Jesus was resurrected, he spent the next forty days being with his eleven disciples and closest friends. Jesus loved to go to the top of his favourite mountain to pray. One day his disciples followed him to the top of the mountain. Jesus said, “Be strong now that I am leaving you.” Suddenly, Jesus started to ascend into the clouds. The disciples couldn't believe their eyes.
The disciples were puzzled. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, two angels appeared. They told the disciples that Jesus had been taken to heaven and will come back to earth. They were so happy that Jesus was still with them.
The disciples decided to go and pray together in Jerusalem. They went to the second storey of the building. It was a very dark room. They were silent. Then a giant gust of wind came. Then little tongues of fire appeared above the disciples' heads. They started speaking different languages.
The people of Jerusalem thought these people were drunk. A man called Peter went and stood up in front of the crowd. Peter said, “These people have been baptized and been given the Holy Spirit too. If you get baptized you will be given the Holy Spirit too.”
Then people started to get baptized down near the lake. This is how Pentecost was a day to be celebrated.
By Milla and Jacob Year 4
In year 3, we have reflected on social justice issues globally and locally that are most concerning to us. In Religion, we explored how it is our personal responsibility to take action and how prayer is a powerful tool to help take action.
Jesus, please help the doctors and nurses who are working with COVID-19. Please help them stay healthy, safe and strong as they are working long hours.
Lord hear us. (Liam R)
Jesus, you tell us to love one another as you have loved us, please send peace and justice to all those affected by wars.
Lord hear us. (Jackson L)
Jesus, you teach us to be kind and generous, please help us to care for the people who have lost their homes in the bushfires, as they are waiting to come back into the happy, fun and exciting life that we live.
Lord hear us. (Max C)
Jesus, please send strength, happiness and peace to the elders, to those that are sad or dying, so that we can make their life enjoyable and full of love.
Lord hear us. (Henry K)
God, please help the people who have been stuck in their houses because of COVID-19. Please send them the strength to persevere.
Lord hear us. (Parker M-J)
God, please help those that are sick and ill. Please help them to get better and experience relief and comfort.
Lord hear us. (Delphi S- H)
Jesus, please send the people who are walking by homeless people to be filled with God’s spirit and be generous to those in need. Fill them with the courage to be the Good Samaritan.
