APRE NEWS

Dear Parents and Carers,

First of all, thank you for the many messages of support that I have received with regards to our son, Hayden and his cancer treatment. At this stage he is going quite well however I will be heading back to Perth towards the end of the term, as the clinical trial, that he is particpiating in, moves to the next phase. Please keep him and his partner, Emily in your prayers.

Just a couple of updates for the start of the year.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM: The St Pat's Cathedral Parish program is underway now, with Cluster Groups beginning this weekend in preparation for 1st Reconciliation later this term. An email confirming current dates and times will be sent from the parish tomorrow, to those "on the list".

It is not too late to join, however we do need paperwork, particularly a copy of a Baptism Certificate to be received by the parish. 

If you have any queries or concerns, please contact either St Pat's Parish (46371500) or Paula Wagner or myself, via the school office.

PASTORAL CARE: At SSPS, we are very fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive parent body, some of whom have "put their hand up" or been "volunteered" to be a part of our Pastoral Care Team. We are always very happy to welcome newcomers to the team and have others help us out.

Basically, we are looking for ways to be of assistance, show support to our community, with an emphasis on making new parents feel welcome. Pre COVID, we would be having a "Welcome Cuppa" and a few other more social activities which we hope to fit into the calendar a little further down the track.

As we get 2021 underway, I am putting out a general request to any families who are in the position to be able to donate a gift card ( Coles, Woolies, local butcher, K Mart etc) that these would be very greatfully received. We could then distribute these via the school office as a need is identified. Thank you in anticipation of your ongoing support.

ASH WEDNESDAY: Lent begins next week, and Fr Michael is gathering with the Yrs 2-6 for a Liturgy at 9am in the Mercy Centre. Parents are welcome to attend, however, please note that ashes will not be individually distributed. Prep and Year 1 will have Fr Michael visit them too, later in the day.

All the best for the coming weeks,

Judy