Welcome to Term 3 Week 1 2024
RE News
Reflection on the Sunday Gospel – Gospel- MK 6:30-34
Jesus invites his disciples to rest after their ministry, and Jesus is moved with pity for the crowds who pursue them.
Family demands can make us feel like Jesus and the twelve apostles. We wish for times of relaxation and renewal, but there are errands to do, household chores to keep up with, volunteer commitments to keep. These are all good things, but we can be left feeling drained and tired as we try to keep up. Perhaps we might take the opportunity this week to give ourselves permission to find the rest and relaxation that Jesus seeks for his disciples in the Sunday Gospel. One of the gifts we can give to one another in our family life is assistance in finding the time and space to renew ourselves through prayer.
When you gather together as a family this week, bring your family calendar. Together review your family calendar and spend some time reflecting on your family activities. In particular, ask if your family has an appropriate amount of time for rest and relaxation. If not, discuss ways in which this time for renewal might be included in the week ahead. Read together today’s Gospel, Mark 6:30-34. Notice how Jesus tried to find time and space for his disciples to rest and relax after they returned from their mission. Conclude in prayer together, asking God to help us find time to renew ourselves so that we might be better disciples of Jesus.
Grade Level Liturgy Reflections…
Kinder Liturgy
The Kinder students gathered to hear the Word of God. The theme of the Liturgy was celebrating family.
The word of God - The Boy Jesus in the Temple - Luke 2:41-51
Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travellers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
A reflection
This story is an important one. I’m sure we can all remember a time when our mums or dads had to have a little growl at us for doing something wrong. In the story, Mary growled at Jesus because she didn’t know where he was or if he was safe. She still loved her son very much, but she growled because she was worried about him. All of your families love you very much as well, and it is important for us to remember that when our parents seem angry with us, they still love us very much and just want us to be safe and to make good choices.
Thank you to all the families that came to celebrate the word of God with us.
Parent Engagement Group
Our next Parent Engagement Meeting is Thursday 1st of August 9.45am - 10.30am in the staff room or via a Zoom link. Please let us know if you would like to join in on Zoom.
Uniform Shop
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Term 3 Weeks 1-10
Open every second Tuesday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
23rd July, 6th August, 20th August, 3rd September, 17th September
Alternatively, orders can be collected after 11.00 am on Tuesday during opening times.
Stella Stars
Sessions: 9.15 am - 10.45 am & 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Bookings through Facebook: Stella Stars Early Years Learning
Parking Outside of School
We understand that drop off and pick up is an extremely busy time for our families. We do ask that you be mindful of parking over the entrances of our neighbours as we have had some feedback from them regarding not being able to enter and exit their driveways when they need to.
Library News
AUGUST IN THE LIBRARY
MS READATHON
This year we will be participating in the MS Readathon, which runs for the month of August. We will follow last year's successful Reading Challenge model, where students compete in their house teams, earning points by reading books.
Additionally, the MS Readathon is an important fundraiser for many living with MS. You are invited to go to https://www.msreadathon.org.
Anyone who logs their first book on the website by 11:59pm on Sunday August 4 will go into the draw to WIN a $50 Smiggle gift pack!
BOOK WEEK PARADE
Start putting your costume thinking caps on - Book Week is fast approaching! This year's Parade will be held at 10am on Thursday August 22.
BOOK WEEK READERS Aug 19 - 23
To help celebrate Book Week we are inviting guest readers into our classrooms to read to the children. Anyone who enjoys reading is welcome to participate. Contact your child's teacher with your WWVP number if you are interested.
NAIDOC WEEK
SRC News
Our SRC had a busy day at the end of last term making hot chocolates for all to enjoy.
Funds raised will go toward building our new Gaga Pit.
Thank you to Mrs Wickham and the SRC for organising.
Green & Gold Day
On Friday the 2nd August, Prep to Grade 6 students are encouraged to come to school wearing green and gold to support the Australian Olympic team. This could be just a simple splash of colour, either yellow or green, or a combination of the two.
Grade 1 Room 5
Grade One Room Five enjoying the sunshine on their last day of Term 2!
We celebrated all our fantastic achievements with hot chocolate and bubble wands.
The children also completed a school clean up, collecting rubbish around the school grounds
Grade 2 Room 7
The children of Room 7 have had an exciting week filled with exploration and discovery. They embarked on their new Geography unit, learning about Australia's iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef. The classroom buzzed as students engaged in interactive activities and discussions about these wonders. Adding to the excitement, the students took their Religion class outdoors, embarking on a nature walk to find unique and one-of-a-kind objects. This hands-on activity helped them appreciate the beauty and diversity of both nature and their own individuality. It has been a week of wonder and learning, fostering a deep appreciation for the world around them.
Kindergarten NAIDOC Activities
In the last week of Term 2, we celebrated NAIDOC Week.
In Kinder Blue we learned about the Aboriginal flag, native Australian animals, traditional hunting tools, bush tucker, creating from nature, and storytelling using Aboriginal symbols, music and dance.
We had lots of fun learning about the traditional owners of our great country while exploring the many indigenous inspired activities.
Important Upcoming Dates
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Thursday 1st August - PEG Meeting 9.45am - 10.30am in Staff Room
Thursday 1st August - Green & Gold Dress Up Day - Kinder Students Only
Friday 2nd August - Green & Gold Dress Up Day
Tuesday 6th August - Uniform Shop Open 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wednesday 7th August - Grade 2 Liturgy
Wednesday 7th August -Grade 6 Carlos Acitus Excursion
Friday 9th August - Grade 2 MRC - MRC Frozen Excursion
Tuesday 13th August - Grade 6 Students CEW Mass - St Brendan Shaw College
Wednesday 14th August - Grade 3 Liturgy
Friday 16th August - Prep, Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 - MRC Frozen Excursion
Tuesday 20th August - Uniform Shop Open 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wednesday 21st August - Grade 4 Liturgy
Thursday 22nd August - Book Week Parade (Theme: Reading is Magic)
Friday 23rd August - Dockers Cup Competition begins (4 weeks on Fridays)
Wednesday 28th August - Grade 5 Liturgy
Thursday 29th August - Kinder Students Fathers Day Celebrations
Thursday 29th August - Fathers Day Breakfast & Stall
Monday 2nd September - Grade 2 & 3 Swimming Program - 2 weeks Excluding Tuesday 3rd & 10th
Tuesday 3rd September - Uniform Shop Open 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wednesday 4th of September - Prep Liturgy
Thursday 12th September - PEG Meeting 9.45am - 10.30am Staff Room
Thursday 12th September - Kinder Liturgy
Tuesday 17th September - Uniform Shop Open 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wednesday 18th September - Grade 1 Liturgy
Thursday 19th September - Kinder Wonder Walk
Saturday 21st September - BNA Winter Roster Concludes
Monday 23rd September - Grade 6 - Camp Banksia - 2 nights
Wednesday 25th September - Whole school Mercy Feast Mass
Friday 27th September - Last Day of Term 3
Friday 4th October - Burnie Show Day (public holiday)
Tuesday 15th October - First Day of Term 4
Monday 21st October - Grade 5 - Camp Banksia - 2 nights
Thursday 24th October - PEG Meeting 9.45am - Staff Room
Monday 28th October - Grade 4, 5, 6 Swimming Programs - 2 weeks
Wednesday 20th November - NW Athletics (selected students)
Friday 22nd November - All Schools Triathlon Devonport
Monday 2nd December - Grade 6 Marist Orientation Day
Tuesday 17th December - Last Day of Term 4: For Staff & Students
7th February - Term 1 2025 commences
10th April - Term 1 concludes
28th April - Term 2 commences
4th July - Term 2 concludes
21st July - Term 3 commences
26th September - Term 3 concludes
13th October - Term 4 commences
18th December - Term concludes
Outside News
