APRE NEWS
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to another busy (and somewhat chilly) term! I do hope that you enjoyed the winter break and managed to get some quality family time together!
Sacramental Program recommences: An email has been sent to let families know about the process to conclude the Reconciliation part of the program. See that letter attached here and please let the parish know asap about which date suits you, remembering that there is a limit of 3 people per family to attend.
Class Masses: It was lovely yesterday to finally be able to celebrate Mass in the cathedral, with Year 4 and then Year 5s gathering in the sanctuary. With our theme of "Sacred Spaces", Fr Michael, as usual, had a very engaging way of focusing the students on the topic- What makes a space "sacred"? I encourage you to ask your Yr 4/5 student what the answer is to that question...and also, what did Fr Michael have for them to look at (through), as part of his homily! You might be surprised by the answer.
Next week, we are planning on having Masses with Year 6 and Prayer Gatherings with Prep to Year 3...all in the sanctuary, around the altar.
Service Activities:
At the end of last term, classes undertook a variety of service activities. Below you will see photos showing:-
: Year 3s making Lavender bags and prayer cards, which were then delivered to residents at Salem Aged Care.
: Year 5s donating fruit to Rosies
:Year 6s donating coats and jackets to Rosies
Parents, thank you for your generosity!
During Covid19 restrictions our shop was shut for an unprecedented eight weeks, where we were unable to accept donations.
Since re-opening the need for help and support from the shop has been overwhelming and donations have not kept up with demand.
We are asking if your school would consider hosting a winter appeal targeting shop donations of clothes, shoes, toys, books, bedding and bric a brac.
Our Mini Vinnies members, the Year 5 students will be promoting this appeal and collecting the donations. Thank you in advance for your support.
End of Term 2 Awards:
