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Dear Parents, Guardian and Carers,
Can you believe that we are in Week 5 of Term 3? Term 4 will be here in the blink of an eye. People often think that Term 3, is the quiet term, the one where schools can catch up and take a breath; but we all know that’s not true. Term 3 is just as busy as the rest - St Michael’s has plenty on the go, this week our 5/6s will have an Immigration Incursion visiting, our Grade 1/2s have Mass on Friday, plus we continue to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for many of our students.
Next week, the staff will be participating in a Religious Education professional development day. On Thursday 22nd August there will be a school closure day with all staff taking some time to further develop their knowledge about Pope Francis and how his workings are shaping the Catholic faith. Thank you to Sue Rickwood, our wonderful Religious Education Leader, for leading us through this day.
Also, next week we have our Relax and Read Pyjama Day. On Friday 23rd August, all students and staff are welcome to dress in pyjamas to celebrate book week. From 3pm onwards, parents are welcomed into classrooms for a short activity.
Finally, we’d like to recognise the amazing work of the St Michael’s staff. From the teachers in the classrooms, specialist teachers, education support staff and our admin team, we are grateful for the passion and dedication they show towards our students. We are truly lucky to have staff who always want what is best for your child and go above and beyond to achieve this. Jodie and I are grateful to be supported by such amazing staff.
Kind regards
Lia DiCorleto
Deputy Principal
Important dates:
- 22nd August - School Closure Day
- 23rd August - Relax and Read PJ day
- 30th August - Father’s Day Stall
- 9th - 10th September - grade 4 camp
- 19th September - Footy Colours Day
- 20th September - Term 3 ends at 1pm
The gospel passage this week continues the theme on the Bread of Life. The passage shows the crowd bristling at Jesus describing himself as the ‘bread that came down from heaven’. They dismiss his claim because they know his earthly parents, Mary and Joseph. How could he have come down from heaven if they are aware of his parents on earth?
One of the great concerns of the Gospel of John is to convey an understanding of who Jesus is. The gospel contains some of the ‘great’ images that we have for Jesus: living water; living bread; light for the world; the good shepherd; the way, the truth and the life.
There is an obvious connection between this week’s reading and the sacramental celebration of Eucharist. Jesus describes himself as living bread and then says whoever eats this living bread will live forever. These words capture the essence of the Church teaching about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Jesus is present in several ways at the celebration of Eucharist, particularly present in the bread and wine that become his body and blood. Through our celebration of the Eucharist, Jesus offers us his continuing, enduring presence.
Each week students from each class are awarded Student of the Week certificates. These children are nominated for the example they have been within the school based on the School Wide Expectation focus for that week. The weekly focus will be from Wednesday until Tuesday the following week. Awards will be presented to students at assembly on Friday.
In Week 5 the School Wide Expectation focus is Resilience:
I view mistakes as a learning opportunity.
I persist through challenges and difficulties in my learning.
| Harvey Zammit | Maya Lourensz | Elijah Groves |
| Edward Collis | Meher Mudavankattil | Solomon Konyi |
| Sophie Poon | Zach Seeber | Samantha Griffiths |
| Rhys Liewes | Tayla Andrews | Savannah Frendo |
| Ethan Jijo | Alexis Lia | Maia Bragger |
| Vivienne Lugtu | Olivia Bond | Louis Kershaw |
| Hailee Collison | Jazmine Murphy | Owen Thexton |
The Parents and Friends committee are running a
Father’s Day Stall
on Friday 30th August 2024 during school hours.
If you would like your child/ren to have the
opportunity to purchase from the stall
please log onto CDFpay to allocate them a Gift bundle.
Purchases must be made by 10:00pm Thursday 29th August 2024.
Cash cannot be accepted on the day.
Cost =$8 per Gift Bundle ( 1 per child only)
Each gift bundle will consist of two gifts chosen by your child
and a raffle ticket.
Helpers are warmly welcomed!
Click the link to register your interest to help out.
Father's Day Stall Parent Helper 2024
*Please note: Volunteers are required to have a current working with children’s check.
St Michael’s Family Groups
The Passionist Family Group Movement has been a large part of the St Michael’s Parish for many years. You may ask “What are Family Groups?
Family Groups are a way to build a christian community through an extended family. A family for all who wish to belong - married, single, young, old or anywhere in between!
Traditionally each Family Group is made up of 5 - 10 family units and they gather once a month with a planned activity - a picnic, dinner, games night etc. A fabulous way to connect with others and have fun while building community.
On Sunday 18th August, the St Michael’s Family Groups will celebrate together with 9:30 am mass and morning tea in the hall. Together, with the J-Walkers, we shall celebrate the fabulous parish that we belong to. Everyone is welcome to join us for a great morning.
For more information about Family Groups speak contact either the parish office on 5174 2060 or Sue on 0416 167 081
With only 25 days of the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge left. It’s time to make sure you have your books completed for the challenge.
Foundation to Grade 2
Number of books: 30
Number of books from the challenge book list: 20 or more and 10 or more of your choice.
Grades 3 to 4
Number of books: 15
Number of books from the challenge book list: 10 or more and 5 or more of your choice.
Grades 5 to 6
Number of books: 15
Number of books from the challenge book list: 10 or more and 5 or more of your choice.
The challenge will be closing on 6th September 2024 and all students need to have completed the challenge by 29th August 2024.
We offer hot lunches weekly on a Monday with Munch Lunch. They are a local company that offer a variety of lunch items.
Ordering is simple, download the Spriggy Schools app via your App Store or Google Play store, select St Michael's School, add your children and their class to the app and place your order! Lunches will then be delivered to school. Orders need to be placed by 9:00am on the day. You can pre order lunches 2 weeks in advance.
Contact: Munch Lunch 0459 220 445 or hello.munch.lunch@gmail.com
