Harmony Week is a celebration held annually in March across Australia. It’s aimed at promoting diversity, respect and inclusiveness. This event is an excellent opportunity for parents to teach their children about different cultures, traditions and customs. The goal is to encourage everyone to appreciate and celebrate differences and promote a sense of community and belonging for everyone.

During Harmony Week, there are a number of events and activities held to bring people from different cultures together. These activities include multicultural food festivals, cultural performances, art exhibitions and workshops. Participating in these events helps children to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse communities that make up Australia.

As a parent, you can engage your children in discussions about multiculturalism and encourage them to ask questions. Promoting a more harmonious and inclusive society, can help children grow up with a greater appreciation for the richness and diversity of Australia's cultural landscape.

This Special Report hopes to instil positive values and create an opportunity to start a conversation with your child about understanding diversity and multiculturalism. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please consider seeking medical or professional help.

Click on this link to view the Special Report https://stmtraralgon.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-harmony-week-au

SCHOOL CAMPS

There has been a lot of discussion in the media regarding the new EBA for Victorian schools and the impact on school camps. In 2023, St Michaels will be honouring the agreements we have made with local camp providers so the camp program will be unchanged. 

We will need to review the camp structure moving forward as it is not financially viable for the school to continue with the existing structure and/or fees to parents. As a result we are seeking your thoughts to help the school make an informed decision moving forward into 2024.

Please take a few minutes to complete the linked survey and share your thoughts about what camps at St Michael’s could look like moving forward. 

Camp survey

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION PREPARATION

We continue to keep the Reconciliation families in our prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament. 

Key dates for the children and families are:

• Presentation of pins – 25th /26th March.
• Completed journals to be returned to school - 27th March
• Celebration of Reconciliation -  Wednesday 29th March, 4.30pm or 6pm
• Presentation of certificates and Pizza Night - Sunday 2nd April

PARISH NEWS

Holy Week Mass times:

UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS 

On the following dates the school will be closed to students:

• Thursday  6th April
• Monday 24th April

Term One holidays will begin at 3:20pm Wednesday 5th April.

Term Two will resume on Wednesday 26th April at 9am.

Kind regards,