Dear Parents and Carers

This week, students in Year 6 received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation is the final sacrament of initiation, and once received, a person is considered an ‘adult’ in the eyes of the Church, which is to say, he or she has received in full the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is able to use the gifts in the service of others. Last night, and again tonight, the following children received or will receive the sacrament: Amelia W, Charlotte M, Edie R, Audrey B, Evie C, Imogen C, Elise L, Amelia S, Cameron deJ, Samson T, Elke S, Millie G and Isabella A. My deep thanks to our Year 6 teachers, Luke Gubler and Sarah Kennelly; to our Religious Education Coordinator, Stephanie Burns; and to Monsignor John Woods, for their support and preparation of the children. I would also like to thank the parents for their support, particularly those parents who hosted other students and their families during the Home Group sessions.

Rostrum Public Speaking Competition

On Monday night, at Charles Weston Primary School, Zoe in Year 6 participated in the Quarterfinals of the Rostrum Public Speaking Competition. Zoe did a wonderful job, and I was very proud of her and her efforts. Zoe competed with 7 other students from other schools, all of whom spoke very well too. Congratulations Zoe on an excellent achievement.

Student Representative Council

In order to better capture student voices and hear the many excellent ideas and suggestions that our students have, Sts Peter and Paul is starting a Student Representative Council. The aim of the SRC will be to meet two or three times a term and collaborate with me around making decisions that will add to the children’s experience of being at school. The futsal nets on the blue top, for example, came about two years ago, because of suggestions made by a group of boys who were then in Year 6. The SRC will be made up of students from Grades 3 – 6. The members of the SRC were voted in solely by the students in their class or grade. The students who will make up the SRC for the remainder of 2022 are:

3/4White: Ayla

3/4Blue: Amay

3/4M: Indie

5M: Ciara and Max

5W: Sienna and Anna

Year 6 Sport Team Rep: Ava (Term 3), Zoe (Term 4)

Year Charity Team Rep: Rory

Year 6 Media Team Rep: Sophie

Year 6 Environment Team Rep: Samson

Overall Year 6: Edie

Congratulations to all our SRC members. I look forward to the contributions they will make in the coming months to the life of the school.

Term 3 Start Date

A reminder that the Catholic Education office has designated that the first day of Term 3 as a pupil free day. The day has been given to schools for Professional Learning. Students return to school on Tuesday, July 19.

Working Bee

Last weekend, we held our first working bee since we first experienced COVID and the attendant effects of lockdown and isolation. We had a very good turn-out and a great deal was achieved: more soft fall was put around the play equipment, as well as a great deal of weeding and general tidying up. My thanks to Anna Williams and Kerry Marsham for organising the morning, and to all parents for their time and commitment to the school.

Reports

Teachers are currently finalising Semester 1 reports. All subject areas will be reported on and a comment at the end of the report is also included. If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss his or her learning, please do so. Reports will be published via Compass Wednesday next week, June 9^th.

Have a wonderful week with your families.

Best wishes

Cameron Johns

Principal

This year at Sts Peter and Paul, we are all called to ‘Let Your Light Shine”

Confirmation – Year 6

Last night, was the first of two Sacramental Masses for our Confirmation Candidates. The night was a wonderful celebration for those present, and we are very much looking forward to celebrating the second Mass tonight with the remainder of our students.

My sincere thanks to Fr John Woods, as well as Sarah Kennelly and Luke Gubler for their work in preparing the students.

Sts Peter and Paul Feast Day 2022

Next Wednesday 29^th June, we will be celebrating the Feast Day of Sts Peter and Paul. At 12pm we will celebrate Mass as a whole school, and in the afternoon, each teacher will run a fun activity that children can engage in across the school.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

A big thank you to our very generous families who have already donated so many

Your family can be of assistance by donating the following items (in new or very good condition) between now and Wednesday of Week 10 (29th June)

• Gloves
• Socks
• Jackets
• Beanies
• Blankets
• Sleeping Bags

Thank you to all the families who have donated already, your generosity is appreciated.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

This passage marks a turning point in the Gospel of Luke. It is the commencement of Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem, and we are told that he resolutely takes that road (or in some translations, he resolutely ‘sets his face’ towards Jerusalem). Earlier in this chapter, we have heard Peter’s confession of faith, seen the Transfiguration and heard Jesus predict his death. Today’s passage begins the second half of the Gospel of Luke and it is clear from this point forward that there is no turning back for Jesus.

This passage is a difficult one on first reading; the second half of it seems to paint a picture of an unsympathetic and uncompromising Jesus. However, in the light of its positioning as the beginning of the second half of the gospel – the beginning of the end – it takes on more significance. Firstly, the incident of rejection in Samaria allows Jesus to make very clear that he will never resort to violence as a solution to any problem. The reaction of the disciples seems a bit extreme as a response to an inhospitable action! Jesus’ rebuke to them reminds us that what he has offered all along is an invitation that was open to all – if some don’t accept the invitation you can’t call fire down on them from above!

The three vignettes make plain the urgency and demanding nature of Jesus’ mission. He and his followers are constantly on the move and have no room for comforts and cosy beds. The second and third pieces contrast directly with the story from today’s first reading. The message of Jesus is that the work of the Kingdom is even more important than duty to family and duty to the dead. Once he has set his face towards Jerusalem and his own death, there is no turning back – he is absolutely committed to his mission.

(Reflection by Greg Sunter)

Blessings for the week ahead,

Stephanie Burns

Religious Education Coordinator

Have you lost a mobile phone? One was found at the Athletics Carnival. 

If you can prove that it belongs to you, please contact the front office.

An important message from one of our Year 5 students. Year 5 are currently investigating how to make our school more sustainable.

Principal's Awards: Ned S, 5W; Abby W, 5W; Cruz A, 1M; Grace W, 2M

Learning Support Awards (please note that LS awards are given to any child in the school that the Classroom Support Assistants have noticed doing something wonderful): 

Kolbe T, 2W; Matthew S, 2W; Madison H, KM; Lachlan A

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to those students who are celebrating their birthday this week

Abby W

Georgia H

Henry C

Declan H

Zoe T

Ava T

Edwin A

Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge

We have some wonderful readers at Sts Peter and Paul!! Congratulations to YEAR 2 WHITE for reading over 30 books together and completing the challenge! 

Well done to Claire H, Audrey I, Lucia M and Olivia P in Year 3/4 and Lucy A, Edwin A, Stella H, Avanthika J and Ethan N in Year 5 and Noah B, Imogen C, Abigail H, Rory M, Charlotte M, Mark P, Charlotte R, Amelia S and Chloe U in Year 6 for completing their individual Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge Record this week!! 

Overdue Library Books

Do you have Library books at home? We have a lot of overdue Library books that are missing! I would be very grateful if you could have a check at home to see if you have any Library books that need to be returned.  

Please contact amanda.basedow@cg.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions regarding the Library or borrowing.

Keep reading!

Mrs Basedow

THE CANTEEN IS CASHLESS

Families are required to make all canteen payments via Qkr!

There will be no over-the-counter sales at lunch time at this stage.

All over-the-counter sale items (snacks & treats) must be ordered in your child’s lunch order via Qkr! which will be delivered to them at lunch time.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER

Thank you helpers; your assistance is very much appreciated

Please contact me if you are unable to help out on your day.

 Are you able to help out in the canteen in TERM 3?

If you have any spare time and would like to help out in the canteen, PLEASE feel free to contact me through email at lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au

 Term 3 canteen roster available now

Click on the link below to add your selected time to the roster.

https://stpandp.schoolzineplus.com/Canteenrosterterm3

All volunteers must have a WWVP card.

Lauretta Raccosta,

Canteen

Lauretta.Raccosta@cg.catholic.au

OPEN TUESDAY MORNINGS

8.30 – 9.30AM

 The Uniform Shop is a service for the parents and children.

 We sell New & Quality Second-hand school clothing, and all money raised goes back to the school to provide resources for the children.

 The School Uniform is available via Qkr!
Tuesdays - Fridays, orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom. Orders need to be placed before 8.45 am. 

The Uniform shop is stocked up with second hand uniform, please visit on a Tuesday morning to purchase second hand uniform.

The uniform shop is limited with space, so if you wish to donate pre-loved items, PLEASE ONLY DONATE CLOTHES

that are washed and in perfect resalable order.

Please DO NOT DONATE old white sports tops.  Thank you

Please visit the schools website for the Winter Uniform price list.

Lauretta Raccosta

Uniform Shop

Lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au

Next Tuesday ONLY 8.30am -9.30am

All winter second hand clothing

HALF PRICE!!!

Girls tunics $10

Jumpers $5

Tops & Pants $2