Newsletter Week 10

Dear Parents and Carers 

First Eucharist Celebration

Last weekend, students from Year 4 celebrated their First Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church, Curtin. The Masses were wonderful celebrations and mark a step in faith for our children and their families. My deep thanks and appreciation to Stephanie Burns, our excellent REC, and our equally excellent teachers, Paul Jenkins, Josh Geries and Sarah Walsh. My thanks too to Fr John Woods and the parish team, for their great support. Finally, I would also like to acknowledge Emily Capper, REC at Holy Trinity, who works very closely with Steph Burns. Parents may not realise that our children receive their Sacraments with students from Holy Trinity, which speaks to the deep connection the two schools have. This involves much in the way of collaboration and teamwork, between the two schools. Emily and Steph are a great team and serve both schools and the parish well.

Memorial Service – Queen Elizabeth

Yesterday, 3 parents and their children attended the memorial service, held at Parliament House, for Queen Elizabeth. My thanks to Amanda and Grace Basedow, Sarah and Lucy Agland and Richard and Evie Barrett. By all accounts, it was a lovely and meaningful service. There are photos of students who attended, from Catholic schools, in the online version of the Catholic Voice. From bishops to students - many mourn Queen at National Service - Catholic Voice

My thanks to the Basedow, Agland and Barrett families for their great support, and to all families for their expressions of interest.

Day 1 – Term 4

A reminder for all families that the first day of Term 4 is Monday, October 10. I look forward to seeing our returning families and students on the 10^th.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the tireless and extremely hardworking staff of Sts Peter and Paul, for an excellent term. All staff contribute in multiple and varied ways to the running of the school and do an excellent job in providing a stimulating and safe educational environment. I wish all staff a very safe and relaxing break.

Have a wonderful holiday with your families.

Best wishes

Cameron Johns

Principal

First Holy Communion

Last weekend, we gathered as a community to celebrate with many of the children in the Transfiguration Parish as they received their First Eucharist. All 3 Masses over the weekend were such beautiful, memorable celebrations for our families. It was wonderful to see some of our teachers also there supporting these students. A big congratulations to the children and their families on this very special occasion.

Grandparent’s Day 2022

On Friday 14^th of October, we will celebrate Grandparents and Special Friends Day. This year, we will do things a little differently to ensure that we can still gather and enjoy some time with these very special people while still adhering to best practice regarding COVID-19.

We will begin the celebration at school from 12:00 pm, with Grandparents and special friends invited to join their children in their classrooms to spend some time sharing in some fun activities and showing them their learning that has taken place throughout the year so far. At 1:10, all visitors will be invited out into our playground to share a BYO picnic lunch with their Grandchild/children at recess time.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Grandparents and Families into the school on this special day.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Gospel Reflection

In the Old Testament, it is made very clear that how well the people are living in relationship with God is measured by how well the very least in the society are being treated. Time and again, God makes plain to the people, through the prophets, that what they are expected to do is live in right relationship with one another and with God. The cyclic rise and fall in fortune of the people of Israel is a direct result of the way in which they treat the poor and lowly of the society. When all in the society are properly cared for, Israel flourishes; but when the widows and orphans and other marginalised people are neglected and even rejected, then trouble befalls Israel. Today’s first reading, from the prophet Amos, is an example of this cycle and an example of the role the prophets played in calling the people back to faithfulness with God and faithfulness with one another. Amos berates those who luxuriate in comfort whilst ignoring the plight of others.

The theme continues then into the gospel passage. The rich man lives in extravagant luxury but ignores the plight of Lazarus who is starving at his door. (This is not the same Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead.) Both men die and, as Jesus taught over and over again, the poor man Lazarus is welcomed into the kingdom of God but the rich man, who ignored his neighbour, is trapped in Hades. When the rich man asks that Lazarus be sent back to life to warn others of the fate that awaits them, Abraham reminds him that the people of Israel have had a long line of prophets calling them back to faithfulness but their message has been ignored.

(Reflection by Greg Sunter)

Have a blessed holidays,

Stephanie Burns

Religious Education Coordinator

Our very own Maddie G, wonderful Youth Minister and Learning Support Assistant, is about to go on a big adventure. In her own words .......

I am going for 10 days to London/Scotland to be apart of the Spiritus program. It is a faith formation program for education and other church leaders which equips them for evangelising. I am going to represent CSYMI Youth Ministry in Australia. I will be running sessions on testimonies, the CSYMI model and speaking about how to share your faith. The program is run in London at Worth School and then Scotland at St Mary's University. 

I feel very blessed for this opportunity to share my faith. 

Maddie

We are so proud of Maddie and so lucky to have her as our inspiring Youth Minister. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to those students who are celebrating their birthday during the holidays and in Week 1 of next term

Isaac G

Lucy B

Niamh D

Jai B

David C

Ebony S

Ella L

Candace N

Ava G

Angad S

Ridwan H

Ayla B

Anastaciia L

Neive M

Sebastian H

Yesterday, three of our students, Grace B, Lucy A and Evie B, each accompanied by a parent, attended the Queen's Memorial Service at Parliament House. What a special memory for them, to be a part of such an historical event.

What a term we had in the Library! Thank you parents, carers, teachers and students for a wonderful term!

Here is all of the fabulous work we have done for Book Week!

Stage Two have been having Robotics fun.

A very big congratulations to our Year 6 Netball Team and their coach, Luke, for their nail biting grand final win on the weekend!

Their game had to go into overtime twice, and they ended up winning by 2 goals.

This is such a wonderful achievement and we are incredibly proud of you all!

We have been busy as usual…

Years 3 and 4 spent their week in the kitchen cooking muesli slice using ingredients from most of the food groups. Watch out parents – this is a great slice to include in lunch boxes. Simply ask for the recipe and your wonderful child can make it for you!!  

The slice contained many healthy ingredients and the children needed to be able to tell us what each one did for their body.

In the garden we welcomed a bay leaf tree thanks to our grant money. We hope it will grow beautifully and then we can sell the dried leaves at our kitchen garden stall before assemblies again.

If you have any questions please email Mrs Katie Birch katherine.birch@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Have a wonderful and restful break from The Garden Club.

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 - WEEK 1 TERM 4 2022

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 TERM 4?

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

or click on the link below to slot a time in.

Term 4 canteen roster available now

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

https://stpandp.schoolzineplus.com/term4roster

All volunteers must have a WWVP card.

THE CANTEEN HAS CHANGED ITS FOOD PACKAGING

 The new food containers are oven, fridge and freezer safe. 

They are also compostable and recyclable!

NeverLeak containers are leak proof and easier for the children to open.  The children can place the containers in the recycling too!

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. 

 Spring is here! 

Summer School Uniform now available on Qkr!

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 visit the schools website for the Summer Uniform price list.

Lauretta Raccosta

Uniform Shop

Lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au

The final production for the year at the Canberra Youth Theatre is a funny, fascinating and eye-opening sci-fi adventure that asks vital questions about human connection, and our rapidly-evolving relationship with technology. Soul Trading was the winner of the 2019 Junior Australian Theatre for Young People Foundation Commission, and they are proud to present this world premiere production during the October school holidays.

Radio Rookies is a school holiday program for kids aged 9 to 12 run by ArtSound FM radio station.

Turning kids into producers!

In this 3 day course, our instructors will teach your kids how to make their very own podcast. They will learn how to use the tools and software to record and edit audio and make an interesting and engaging podcast series. Your child will become a pro in the studio and get the chance to practice using our microphones, audio recorders, mixers, and so much more!

This school holiday program is a one of a kind experience for your child. Book now to secure your place!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/radio-rookies-learn-podcasting-in-3-days-term-3-school-holidays-tickets-398696641387

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