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Dear Parents and Carers,
On Friday, we gathered as a school community to celebrate the cherished role of grandparents during our Grandparents’ Day Liturgy, beautifully led by our Year 5 students.
Grandparents hold a special place in the hearts and lives of our children. In the life of Jesus, His grandparents—Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, the parents of Mary—serve as quiet yet powerful examples of love and faith. Though the Bible offers limited details about them, the grace and devotion with which Mary lived her life speaks volumes about the values they instilled in her.
Grandparents’ Day is a meaningful opportunity to honour the wisdom, love, and life lessons our grandparents share with us. Their stories and guidance continue to shape and inspire generations.
Book Week Celebrations
A heartfelt thank you to Ms Monkley for orchestrating a fantastic Book Week celebration at our school!
Our students enjoyed a rich variety of activities, including virtual author talks, interactive online experiences, library competitions, and of course, the much-loved Book Fair and Book Week Parade.
While the weather didn’t cooperate, leading to the postponement of our Pre-School Story Circles, we’re excited to announce they’ve been rescheduled for Wednesday, 11th September. We look forward to welcoming our local pre-schools for a joyful afternoon filled with literacy-based fun and storytelling.
Dance-a-thon
A big thank you to Mrs Cleaver, Mrs Lapi-an, and our amazing Year 6 students for leading the school in a fun-filled Dance-a-thon!
Everyone had a fantastic time moving and grooving to the energetic songs Year 6 has been sharing with us during our Health Hustle sessions.
We’re also incredibly grateful to all the families who have contributed sponsorship money. Your generosity is helping us raise funds for a brand-new portable outdoor shelter, which will be a wonderful addition to our outside events.
Cooking with Mrs Hunt
Congratulations to Asta who chose cooking with Mrs Hunt for her PB4L reward. She enjoyed making some mini ham and cheese pizzas to share with her class.
Upcoming information sessions and webinars for parents and carers
Parents and carers are the most important educators in their child’s life. To assist you in this important role, a list of upcoming webinars provided by reputable providers, free of charge, has been compiled and is available on the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Catholic Schools webpage.
A snapshot of Term 3 webinars is included below. More information about these webinars, including links to register, can be found on the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Catholic Schools webpage www.mn.catholic.edu.au/our-community/supporting-parents-and-carers/upcoming-parent-and-carer-information-sessions/
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
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Monday 11 August |
AI & the Digital Generation | Presented by the Cyber Safety Project on behalf of Catholic Network Australia. |
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Wednesday 13 August |
The Sleep Connection | Presented by The Sleep Connection on behalf of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT |
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Wednesday 13 August |
AI Deepfakes & Misinformation: Understanding AI’s impact on Your Kids | https://cybersafetyproject.com/ |
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Thursday 21 August |
AI-assisted image-based abuse: Navigating the deepfake threat | eSafety Commissioner |
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Thursday 28 August |
Understanding AI Companions: What parents and carers need to know |
eSafety Commissioner |
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Tuesday 2 September |
Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online | eSafety Commissioner |
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Tuesday 9 September |
Sexual extortion: What parents and carers need to know | eSafety Commissioner |
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Wednesday 10 September |
Nurturing Strengths: Unlocking your child’s potential | Presented by Beyond on behalf of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT |
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Thursday 11 September |
Understanding AI Companions: What parents and carers need to know | eSafety Commissioner |
Please join me in a prayer for our grandparents.
God,
Thank You for the gift of our grandparents, who have lovingly guided us through the years with wisdom, strength, and care.
Bless them in all that they do and may they always feel the deep love and support of their families surrounding them.
Amen.
God Bless
Prime Minister Award
‘Being a steward of creation’, ‘Trying your best’, ‘Speaking with kindness’ and ‘Being a responsible learner’ are some of the qualities that teachers consider when awarding ‘Prime Minister’ at our weekly assembly. It is an acknowledgement of the student’s efforts and they have the privilege of wearing the badge with honour, of suggesting a focus the school can work on, award Gotchas to other students at lunch time as well as earning Gotchas for themselves. Congratulations goes to Jasmine McIntyre (Week 5)
MJR Awards
As part of our MJR system, we acknowledge that the following student, Thomas Dawson has reached 100 Gotchas. Izac Xuereb & Elijah Hillenberg have reached 300 Gotchas and Ben Buchtmann has reached 400 Gotchas. Well Done!
Year 3 & 4 Tennis Fun Day – A Smash Hit!
On Tuesday 12 August, students from Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a fantastic Tennis FUn Day at the Wood Woodbridge CUp. THe day was filled with engergy, laughter and plenty of rallies. Held at the Forster local courts, the event gave students a chance to learn new skills, play friendly matches and enjoy the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship. Students were well behaved and we look forward to more sporting fun ahead.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success - espeaccially our parent volunteers who transported students.
Mr Knoke
