From the APRE desk
Welcome to Week 3! It's already been such a busy time settling into new school routines and the calendar is filling quickly!
This week on Wednesday morning, we celebrated our first whole school Mass together. The theme was Service to others, the cornerstone value of McAuley house. Fr Michael shared with us a rocket display! He encouraged us all to reach high in our learning, work hard towards reaching our goals and never give up just like Catherine McAuley showed us. After Mass, our McAuley leaders rang the bell and shared the excitement of beginning a new school year together.
Thank you to the members of McAuley house who led our Mass through participation in songs and prayer. In particular, the following students represented McAuley with courage and pride; Lacey Sanders 6O, Grayson Nissen 6O, Sophie Enders 5C, William Prust 4C, Nyibol Nhial 3C, Xavier Adams 3K, Nyigok Gakeer 4C, Charlotte Grundon 6L, Mae Kearney 6S, Hari Vinod 5H, Harley McLeod 5H, Lola Woods 4C, Kobie Matthews 6O, Samuel Abot 5H, Maya Adams 5C, Ayen Gakeer 6O, Kobe Kearney 6O, Angelina Ones 6O, Claudia Shoebridge 6L, Willa Schuh 6L, Katelyn Sheedy 4GC, Lydie Kanyana 6O. Thank you students for your willing and enthusiastic participation.
Thank you to the parents & friends who were able to join us. We look forward to welcoming many of you to our school Masses and class liturgies throughout the year.
Weekly class/parish Masses have begun this week. Year 6 and the senior Religion class at St Saviour’s College came together to celebrate Mass on Tuesday. This will continue throughout the term with a different year level joining in each week. Parents/friends/community members are welcome to this Tuesday morning Mass at the Cathedral beginning at 9am. Please check your child’s class communication note for exact dates.
2023 Sacramental Program We look forward to welcoming you to the parent information evening about the Reconciliation program on Thursday 16 February 7pm at the Cathedral Centre (approximately 30 minutes). The enrolment ritual will be held at Mass on either Saturday 25 February 6pm or Sunday morning 26 February at 10am Mass. Further information will be shared at the information evening. Cluster groups start Sunday 26th February 10.15am or Thursday 2nd March 3.30pm
Date claimers
Tuesday 21st February – Shrove Tuesday – McAuley will be hosting the sale of pancakes at Morning tea. If you’re able to cook pancakes and share them on Tuesday, we’d appreciate it. Please email me for futher information. Students are encouraged to buy a pancake to support our fundraising efforts for the Sisters of Mercy.
Wednesday 22nd February – Ash Wednesday – Years 4,5 & 6 will gather in the Mercy Centre for this Liturgy and to receive ashes. This signifies the beginning of Lent and the 40 days of reflection leading to Easter.
Thank you for reading and have a great week!
Ann-Maree