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“Easter is the feast of hope. This is the feast that says God will have the last word and that God’s final judgment is resurrection. God will turn all that we maim and destroy and hurt and punish into life and beauty.
What the resurrection reveals more than anything else is that love is stronger than death. Jesus walks the way of death with love, and what it becomes is not death but life. Surprise of surprises! It doesn’t fit any logical explanation. Yet this is the mystery: that nothing dies forever, and that all that has died will be reborn in love.”
- Fr Richard Rohr, OFM
The reflection above from Richard Rohr, an American Franciscan priest, speaks beautifully to the mystery and reality of Easter: that bitter experience never has to have the last word; that even the most appalling suffering and death can be and is redeemed. Yesterday, our Year 2 students, and their teachers, led us in a beautiful reflection on the Resurrection of Jesus. At one point, our Year 2 students invited us to consider ourselves ‘Easter people’. We are indeed Easter people: people who believe that love is stronger than death. I hope that the recent Easter weekend was a very good weekend for you and your families.
Cross Country Carnival
Today we held our annual Cross Country Carnival, held at Eddison Park. It was an excellent carnival, and all children had a great deal of fun. Children from grades K – 6 participated. My thanks to Luke Gubler, our Sports Coordinator, and the many parents who volunteered. My thanks to all the school staff, who supported and encouraged the children so warmly.
Enrolment Period
The official enrolment period for systemic Catholic schools (which includes Sts Peter and Paul) is in May, and our Open Days are from 9am – 11am on May 7th, 14th and 21st. Our Information Night is on Tuesday May 7th at 6pm, in the school hall. Included in this newsletter are the slides that Luke Gubler used when presenting, some weeks ago, an Information Night detailing all of the amazing leadership opportunities that our school particularly offers from Grades 3 – 6. A reminder too that Marist, in conversation with CE, has guaranteed a place in Year 7 for all boys graduating from our local Catholic schools. I am very confident that Sts Peter and Paul offers an excellent education for all students from K – 6, and in allowing for growing student maturity and growing capacity, particularly offers valuable leadership opportunities for our Grades 3 – 6 students. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this with any existing or potential Sts Peter and Paul parents. If you would like to meet, please email me directly at Cameron.johns@cg.catholic.edu.au, or contact the front office on 6281 1932, to make a time for a meeting.
WWVP Cards
As I have written in past newsletters, our parent volunteers are a vital part of school life and contribute greatly to the social and educational fabric of the school. I am deeply grateful to the many parents who volunteer their time and their gifts to the school. Parents who would like to assist with carnivals, excursions, the canteen, and so on, will need to acquire a Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP). Parents can apply for a WWVP card through Access Canberra WWVP Cards.
School Disco
This Friday sees our Term 1 disco take place. There are two timeslots: K – 2 are from 5.45pm – 6.30pm; Years 3 – 6 are from 6.45pm – 7.45pm. All parents are invited to stay for the Disco to assist with supervision. My thanks to Community Council for their support and coordination of the disco, and to one of our dads, Daniel Muller, for being the DJ on the evening.
Student Free Day: First Day of Term 2
Monday April 29th is the first day of Term 2 and a pupil-free day. The first day for all students is Tuesday April 30th. All Catholic schools are following this format. Please see me if you have any questions.
School Photo Day
Next Wednesday, Sts Peter and Paul are having their annual school photos. Students are to wear their full summer uniform. Thank you for your support.
ANZAC Day Liturgy
Finally, a reminder too that Year 4 are leading the school in our ANZAC Day celebration and commemoration, from 12pm this Friday. This is due to the fact that ANZAC day falls in the school holidays. All parents are invited to attend.
Have a wonderful week with your families.
Best wishes
Cameron Johns
Principal
Our ANZAC Day Prayer Commemoration will be held this Friday at 10am in the Hall. Families are warmly invited to attend.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Please remember that for your child to be eligible to make their Sacrament of Reconciliation, you and your child must have attended the Home Groups and Retreat day this term, as it is a Parish requirement.
Upcoming dates to remember:
- SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION: Holy Trinity Church, Curtin 6pm Tuesday, 7th May
Any further enquiries relating to the Sacrament of Reconciliation can be directed to the Parish Office ( 6281 3999/ wodennorth@cg.org.au ).
Holy Week Prayer Celebrations
It has been wonderful seeing parents, grandparents and friends gather to join us in prayer during our Holy Week Events. Last week, Year 1 reenacted Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Year 5 shared the story of Holy Thursday and Year 6 led us through the Stations of the Cross. Yesterday, Year 2 helped our school community celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. A special thank you to the teachers and students for all their hard work in preparing these prayerful moments for our school.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B
John 20:19-31 After eight days, Jesus came in and stood among them.
REFLECTION
Today we consider the presence of the Risen Lord. Where is he found? Each of the readings offers an answer to this question. The Risen Christ is found in the community of believers who follow the example of Jesus. Even non-believers recognised something marvellously different about the Christian community, and they exclaimed: These Christians, see how they love one another.
The Risen Christ is found in those who accept the truth of the resurrection on the word of others. The word of God preached by others has often brought us out of darkness into light, from the stranglehold of death to the birth of new life. The preaching of the disciples has been not only instructive, it has also been transformative.
The Risen Christ is found in the forgiveness of sin. Jesus made the frightened disciples ministers of divine forgiveness. The Spirit reconciles sinners with God and, thereby, with the rest of the believing community. Forgiveness is a tangible sign of Christ’s mystical presence.
The Risen Christ is found in the physical manifestation of Christ's own wounds, the wounds that he offered to be touched. Since the community is the body of Christ, we touch the wounds of Christ when we touch the wounds of the community, when we go out to the sick and infirm, the dispossessed and the violated. As shocking as these wounds may appear, they are really glorious, because the Risen Lord has identified with them and has made them his own.
Adapted from Dianne Bergant CSA
Blessings for the week ahead,
Amanda Basedow
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
| Week 10 | ||
| S/W Swimming | Friday 5th April | Stromlo Leisure Centre |
| ANZAC Day Prayer Commemoration led by Year 4 | Friday 5th April | |
| Disco K-2 5:45-6:30, Yrs 3-6 6:45-7:45 | Friday 5th April | School Hall |
| Week 11 | ||
| School Photo Day - Summer Uniform | Wednesday 10 April | |
| Term 1 ends | Friday 12 April | |
| Term 2 | ||
| First day Term 2 (staff only, pupil-free day) | Monday, 29 April | |
| First day Term 2 (students) | Tuesday 30 April |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to those students who are celebrating their birthday this week
Abhi W
Kolbe T
Khalil Y
Abel SS
Arav S
Owen C
Almaha A
Yanano M
Eline T
Please return your Library books!
Overdue reminders will be sent home this week- please have a good look for any overdue books.
Looking for something to do this Saturday?!
Free Author & Illustrator event at The Book Cow
I highly recommend Eva and Matt as very engaging authors and illustrators- this will be a very exciting (and free) event to attend!
Book Club Issue 2 has closed. Please allow at least a week for these to arrive. Orders will be delivered to classrooms once they arrive at school.
Library Request- still needed
Do you have any small blue items around your house? In preparation for the National Simultaneous Storytime next Term, I am asking families to bring in anything blue to create a display- similar to what is in the photo below. Please ensure items are clean eg. yoghurt tops. Thank you in advance and to those families who have bought in blue items already.
Happy reading!
Amanda Basedow
Teacher Librarian
Another fun week in the garden and kitchen.
Year 4 and 5 were treated to Easter cooking this week and made some delicious treats. Chocolate Nests were on the menu. Yum!
There was no garden club this week because of Good Friday however a small number of students helped do a mini garden club session to water and check on our produce. We have great helpers in our garden club.
Garden Club is back on this Friday at lunch and anyone is welcome. We will be preparing for the holidays and making sure the garden is happy.
The Garden Club
ANZAC BISCUITS
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup coconut
125 gr butter
2 Tbs golden syrup
2 Tbs water
1 tsp bicarb soda
Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees, line two trays with baking paper.
Mix oats, flour, brown sugar and coconut in a medium bowl.
Place butter, golden syrup and water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until melted.
Add the bicarb soda and remove from heat (mixture should fizz briefly).
Mix dry and wet ingredients together, then shape the mixture into small balls. Place on the prepared trays and press down lightly.
Bake biscuits for 10 minutes or until golden.
THE CANTEEN IS CASHLESS FOR ALL LUNCH ORDERS
Families are required to place ALL lunch orders via Qkr! before 8.45am
Please purchase over-the-counter sale items (snacks & treats) for your child in a lunch order.
Ice creams are the only counter sales at lunch time in Term 1.
Purchase a “daily counter sales voucher” via Qkr! for your child to go to the canteen to collect an ice cream at lunchtime.
CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER
| Time | Wednesday 10 April | Thursday 11 April | Friday 12 April |
| 9-11:30 | Jel | Mel H | Lucy W |
Thank you, helpers; your assistance is very much appreciated!
Please contact me if you are unable to assist on your day.
TERM 1 CANTEEN ROSTER
If you have any spare time and would like to help 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.
https://stpandp.schoolzineplus.com/Term1Roster
All volunteers must have a WWVP card.
Qkr! TIP
Is your child sick and not going to school, and you have placed a lunch order on Qkr!?
You have till 8.45am that morning to cancel the lunch order - instructions on how to cancel lunch orders are below.
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.
Please visit the schools website for the Uniform price list.if
Winter School Uniform available on Qkr!
The UNIFORM SHOP is not open during the school holidays.
Students will be wearing winter uniform on their return to school in Term 2.
Next Tuesday 8.30am -9.30am
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, and we need to clear the space.
Lauretta Raccosta
Uniform Shop
SCHOOL DISCO
It's disco time!!
Friday 5th April in the school hall
Kinder- Year 2: 5:45- 6:30pm
Years 3-6: 6:45-7:45pm
Tickets are $5 per child and available to purchase on Qkr!
Children will receive a drink, snacks and glowstick
We thank Daniel Muller, our new school DJ!
We look forward to a night of fun and dancing
