APRE NEWS

Dear Parents and Carers,

This term has certainly been an unusual one and not only due to the "late start" and ongoing building project. Despite COVID issues curtailing several of our usual Term One gatherings, we have managed to get in a few, which are evidenced here and in earlier parts of the newsletter. As Madonna has mentioned, Prep enrolment interviews are on the horizon, even though it seems we are only just getting to know our current preppies and their families. It is obvious that the Preps are getting used to the routines of school, can get into a "reasonably" straight line and know what to do when they hear a whistle!! Progress indeed!

Prep Open Afternoon last week:  Photos from Prep A, H & T Looks like a lovely time had by all.

Project Compassion: The Catholic Social Teaching (CST) of Solidarity is in evidence here at  SSPS. As mentioned in earlier newsletters, as a school we annually take part in the Project Compassion Lenten Program, through which our community learns about the particular lives of people from around the world. We have heard about how PC sets up programs that provide long term support, not only for individuals, but for their families and the communities in which they live.

Students are developing awareness of how they can assist others, and stand in solidarity with our "one human family". While all classes have their Project Compassion Boxes, to which all are encouraged to donate, a few year levels are trying something different, and perhaps being a bit competitive...all in a good cause.

Year 5s and Preps are running an Easter Raffle: Tickets still available.

Year 3s: Golden Tap where students are asked to bring in a gold coin.

All donations to Project Compassion will be collected at the end of next week. Thank you for your generosity so far!

Sacramental Program: The St Pat's Parish Program continues after the holidays, with a Parent Information Session on April 26 at 7pm. This will then lead into preparation for Confirmation and then First Communion. Parents involved are asked to attend this session where resources will be distributed.

Please watch out for further communications next week, particularly after our AWARDS Assembly next Thursday morning.

Enjoy the long weekend

Judy