2021 Term 2 Week 6 Newsletter
Prayer Focus
From the Principal
Standing in solidarity
As a Catholic school it is our mission to support those who are marginalised in our community and across the globe. On Wednesday, 9 June, we will be hosting a vigil in prayer and song to show our support. ALL ARE WELCOME.
The proposed schedule of events include;
5:45pm Sikh hymn singing
6:00pm Candlelight vigil and prayer
6:15pm Culminating hymn “We are Messengers” (link below) featuring the St Francis Xavier choir and Bobby Kandola
6:30pm Shared meal
I would like to extend a large pre-emptive thank you to our Sikh community who have agreed to spoil us with the ‘shared meal’ and the students who will share their culture by wearing traditional dress. The evening should be a very moving ‘moment in time’ where our two faith communities come together in support of the common good.
Please contact the school office if you have any queries or would like further information, or email me directly at troy.baker@lism.catholic.edu.au
200 Hundred Years of Catholic Education in Australia Diocesan Mass
Our school leaders along with leaders from all schools throughout the Diocese and across Australia celebrated Mass together on Monday.
All Things Learning & Teaching
Spotlight On - Year 5
This Semester, Year 5 has been engaged in a wonderful historical inquiry. The culmination of this was an evening that the students shared their learnings.
National Sorry Day
Wednesday, 26 May marked National Sorry Day. This day acknowledges and raises awareness of the history and continued effect of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from their families, communities and culture.
National Reconciliation Week Commences
National Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The theme for 2021 urges the movement towards braver and more impactful action. What can I do? - this is a question we often ask ourselves. Every step counts.
Musica Viva - Adventures in Antarctica
On Thursday, we were treated to a wonderful performance from high quality musicians, who appealed to the students' senses and captured their imagination.
Faith & Mission
Kindergarten and Year 6 Church Visit
On Wednesday, Kindergarten visited the St Francis Xavier Church with their Year 6 buddies. The children were all very excited to be going on a bus together for the first time! At the Church, Fr Joy gave the children a tour of the Church and discussed all the important places, symbols and gestures. We then celebrated a Liturgy of the Word, led by Year 6 students.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Yesterday we hosted a community Biggest Morning Tea at the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve. Year 6 students hosted the event and represented our school beautifully. Thanks must go to:
- The Hub Cafe for contributing 50c from every drink sold
- Deska Coffee and Bluebottles for donating coffee vouchers for the raffle
- Year 5 who created the succulent tea cups to sell
- Families who contributed by donating baked goods, cups and plants
- All those who came along to support the event
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the school office until next Friday with the winner drawn at Assembly. Further information below.
So far we have raised over $450.00!
If you would like to make a donation to the Cancer Council, scan the QR code below or click on the link below.
World Communication Day - Wednesday, 26 May
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Our PBS Respect Tree initiative is growing! The PBS student leadership team is doing a lucky draw for students who have earned a leaf on our Respect Tree. The winners are drawn at Assembly and awarded with a canteen voucher. Congratulations to last week’s worthy winners and keep up the respectful actions St Francis Xavier students!
Spotlight on HPL
This week saw Mrs Coster move from working with Mrs Speirs in the Year 6 classroom during English, to working with Stage 2. The students have been exposed to a new structure during reading where there is a focus on building their reading stamina (reading for a prolonged period of time) and being able to summarise the key events and ideas in a chapter or chapters.
On Wednesday afternoon, Stage 3 HPL students were given the opportunity to work with Sarah Atkins, a teacher from ACARA, on digital technologies. The students used the program Scratch to code mathematical problems.
Sporting Roundup
Diocesan Cross Country
Congratulations to the nine students who represented our school at the Diocesan Cross Country this week. We now have two students representing our school at Polding Cross Country at Eastern Creek on 8 June. Well done Ava and Ellie!
Athletics Carnival
A huge thank you to staff and parent helpers for another successful Athletics Carnival today. Results from the Carnival will be announced at the Week 7 Assembly.
Rebel Sport
Thank you to families for your continued support by nominating our school when you buy sports equipment at Rebel Sport. This enables us to buy new equipment regularly for playground use.
Gold Token recipients
NCCD Information
