Please note that due to an incursion in the Hall on Friday there will be no whole school assembly this week.

National Sorry Day: Friday 26 May 2023
National Reconciliation Week: Saturday 27 May 2023 to Saturday 3 June 2023

National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. National Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. Further information about National Reconciliation Week this year is available on the Reconciliation Australia website.

Andrew Chinn has a beautiful song called: Ancient Legacy.  Andrew’s wife Bernadette has illustrated a beautiful book to accompany the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUdfoCF-K7I

Almighty and loving God, 

you who created ALL people in your image.

Lead us to seek your compassion as we listen to the stories of our past. 

You gave your only Son, Jesus, who died and rose again 

so that sins will be forgiven.

We place before you the pain and anguish of dispossession 

of land, language, lore, culture, and family kinship that 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced. 

We live in faith that all people will rise 

from the depths of despair and hopelessness. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have endured the pain and loss of loved ones

through the separation of children from their families.

We are sorry and ask for God’s forgiveness.

Touch the hearts of the broken, homeless, and inflicted and heal their spirits. 

In your mercy and compassion, walk with us 

as we continue our journey of healing 

to create a future that is just and equitable.

Lord, you are our hope.

Amen.

Aboriginal and Islander Commission of the National Council of Churches in Australia, (NATSIEC) 2003.

Winter Sports

On Wednesday 7th May our Football, Netball and Soccer teams are off to the Division Finals for the Winter Sports. Thank you to the staff and parents who are supporting these teams and we wish them well. 

Sacrament of Confirmation

Our Confirmation candidates and their families are well underway in their preparation for this Sacrament. We will continue to pray for them in the lead up to the Sacrament. This weekend is the Pin Mass where each candidate will be presented with a pin to place on their stole at the Confirmation Mass. 

The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Bennet on Friday 9th June at the Champagnat Centre starting at 5pm.

Please take note of these important dates: 

• Grandparents Day - Friday 16th June at 2:30pm 
  
  
• Student Led Conferences - Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st June 
  
  
• Last Day of Term Two - Friday 23rd June 2pm finish 
  
  
• Start of Term Three - Monday 10th July 9am.

Kind regards,

Jodie