Dear Parents and Carers,

Whole School Mass
Last week it was wonderful for us to be able to gather as a whole school to attend Mass to celebrate the very important feast day for The Assumption.  All the students set such a great example with their reverence during the Mass. Thank you to Mrs Croese, Mrs Devonald and the choir for their lovely performance and also to the students who did readings and offertory. We very much look forward to being able to attend Mass again soon.

Year 5 Class Mass
Year 5 attended Mass on Thursday and celebrated the Feast of Saint Louis. Fr. Eden told the boys and girls all about Saint Louis, who was the King of France at age 12. We also enjoyed a visit to our classroom from Fr. Eden on Wednesday, where we were able to share with him all about our learning in Religious Education this term which is focused around prayer. 

Kindergarten Investigations
This week during Investigations, Harper and Zayne were exploring prayer and connecting with God. They had set up this space on the verandah and told me as I walked part “we are praying for each other and all of the people who have died.”

Key Leaders Day
Today, Mrs O’Neill and I participated in a Key Catholic Leaders Day run by Catholic Education. There were many rich discussions and dialogue on some complex and challenging issues faced by leaders in schools these days. 

First Eucharist
We continue to keep the 17 students making the Sacrament of First Eucharist in our prayers. A reminder that this celebration will take place on Sunday 18 September at 10am Mass. 

All Year 4 students will take part in a Eucharist Retreat Day in the school hall on Tuesday 6 September where they will undertake a series of activities based around the Eucharist and continue their faith formation in preparation for this special sacrament. This will complement their classroom learning.

Wishing you blessings for a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Jess Afflick
Religious Education Coordinator