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Dear Families,
What a wonderful celebration today of our St Patrick's Grandparents! It was wonderful to see so many grandparents joining us for this special occasion, the church was filled to the brim! Their presence brought great joy to our students, and it was a privilege to honour the love, wisdom, and guidance they provide to their grandchildren.
Thank you to all who were able to attend, celebrate Mass, visit the classrooms, and share morning tea with their grandchildren. The smiles, laughter, and cherished moments were a testament to the strong bonds between generations. We deeply appreciate grandparent support and the invaluable role they play in our school community.
A special thank you to Mrs Ferris for her organisation, Mrs Grant for being a wonderful hostess, and all staff and volunteers who helped make this event so memorable. We look forward to continuing this tradition and celebrating our wonderful grandparents for years to come!
Stewards of the Environment: As the school term progresses, I’ve been reflecting on a quiet but concerning trend we’ve noticed in our school grounds and beyond: a growing obliviousness among our children to the simple things that matter—like picking up a piece of rubbish, turning off a light, or noticing when something is out of place.
Too often, we see students walk past litter without a second glance, assuming “someone else” will take care of it. This small act—or lack of it—speaks to a deeper issue: a disconnect from the values of stewardship, responsibility, and care for creation. As a Catholic community, we are called to be caretakers of the Earth and each other. During his papacy, Pope Francis reminded us that “the Earth is essentially a shared inheritance, whose fruits are meant to benefit everyone.”
This is not just about rubbish. It’s about forming habits of the heart—teaching our children to notice, to care, and to act.
Home-School Goals for Growing Shared Responsibility
Here are a few simple strategies we can all adopt to nurture responsibility and environmental awareness in our children:
- Model Mindfulness: Let your child see you picking up litter, recycling, or turning off unused lights. Children learn most from what we do.
- Daily “Care Task”: Give your child one small responsibility each day—watering a plant, feeding a pet, or tidying a shared space.
- Talk About It: Share stories of people who care for the environment or make a difference in small ways. Ask your child, “What’s one thing you noticed today that you could help with?”
- Praise the Effort: Celebrate when your child shows initiative or care, no matter how small. Encouragement builds habits.
- Create a Family Challenge: Try a “rubbish walk” once a week—pick up litter in your neighbourhood and talk about why it matters.
Together, let’s help our children grow into thoughtful, responsible young people who don’t just walk past problems—but stop, notice, and act with love.
Blessings
Jo
Building Positive Relationships Across Our School Community
At our school, we believe that strong, respectful relationships are the foundation of a thriving learning environment. Helping students develop the skills to build and maintain positive relationships is a key part of our wellbeing and social development programs.
One of the ways we foster these connections is through our Kinder-Year 6 Buddy Program. This initiative pairs our youngest learners with senior students, creating a sense of belonging and mentorship. Our Year 6 students take pride in being role models, helping their buddies feel safe, supported, and excited about school.
We also run a Peer Mediation Program, where trained senior students help resolve minor conflicts in the playground. This not only empowers students to take responsibility for their actions but also promotes empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
Tips for Parents: Supporting Positive Relationships at Home
- Model respectful communication: Children learn a lot by watching how adults interact.
- Talk about friendships: Ask open-ended questions like, “What makes a good friend?” or “How did you help someone today?”
- Encourage empathy: Help your child see things from another’s perspective.
- Support problem-solving: Guide them through resolving conflicts calmly and fairly.
For more ideas, check out these helpful resources:
- Raising Children Network – Friendships
- Kids Helpline – Making Friends
Together, we can help our students grow into kind, confident individuals who value and nurture positive relationships.
Dates for your Calendar
Class Mass- Week 7, Friday 13th June. 5/6Y (Families welcome)
Confirmation- Sunday 8th June
Prayer for Confirmation Candidates
Loving God, As our students prepare for their Confirmation this Sunday, we ask for Your guiding hand upon them. Fill their hearts with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, that they may walk in faith and courage.
Strengthen them with Your grace, as they affirm their commitment to Your love. May they always seek truth, serve with compassion, and shine as beacons of Your light in the world.
Bless their families, their teachers, and all who support them on this journey. May this day be the beginning of a life lived boldly in Your presence.
We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
Grandparents Day Celebration
How lovely to see so many Grandparents at our special Mass and morning tea this morning. There were smiles all round.
Celebrating Pentecost – The Gift of the Holy Spirit
This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost, a day of great joy and renewal in our faith. Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, filling them with wisdom, courage, and strength to spread the message of Christ. It is often called the "birthday of the Church," as it was the beginning of their mission to share God's love with the world.
Through the Holy Spirit, we are reminded that God is always with us, guiding our hearts and minds. Just as the apostles were empowered to share their faith, we too are called to be messengers of love, kindness, and hope in our daily lives.
As we reflect on this special day, may we open our hearts to the Spirit’s presence and allow it to inspire us to live in faith and unity.
A Pentecost Prayer for Children
Dear Jesus, Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to be our helper and friend. Fill our hearts with love, joy, and kindness, so we may share Your light with others. Help us to listen to Your voice and follow Your ways each day. Amen.
3/4G are amazing learners! In Religion they have been learning about the Bible and how it has both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and how Jesus was not born yet in the Old Testament! They've learned that the Bible has four sections: the book of law called Torah, the historical books, the poetic books and the Prophetic books.
In English, 3/4G have been getting ready for upcoming public speaking and learning the format of writing their speeches. In Maths they have been learning about mass and have been weighing things they find around the classroom. Even finding out what has the same mass/weight to a single object. Science is all about physics, and the topic they are learning about is forces, including friction and magnets. Ariella from Year 3 has said that “Magnets have a North and South Pole. When you have 2 magnets, North Pole and South Pole connect but North Pole and North Pole don’t connect.” 3/4G are definitely future leaders of learning!
Bella
