The children have been writing prayers for Sue to take on her journey and Sue will be placing them at the Western Wall when she visits there. The prayers below were written by 5/6EF. 

Dear God,

We pray for world peace so that all nations will get along with trust and no wars or conflict.

We pray that nothing bad happens to the school community and that everyone stays safe.

We pray for the sick people, heal them and give them hope.

May you help people struggling in third world countries and protect children in need.

Please look out for everyone who is less fortunate than ourselves and may you guide them to a better future. 

Pray for the people in need of medicine, support them and heal them. 

We pray that people who struggle with starvation and malnutrition are able to find full meals and clean water. We hope you fill their stomachs and hearts with good food. 

We pray that victims of domestic violence can find shelter and safety and sinners may change their ways and be forgiven. We also pray that Australians will speak up when they are being domestically abused. 

We pray that  you will keep our family and friends safe and healthy. 

We pray for everyone to respect each other and prevent self harm to themselves. 

We pray for the environment to stay safe and clean. 

We hope you look after us, including the poor and sick, the school community and everyone who needs our help. 

In the name of Jesus may the holy spirit hover over us to protect us.

Amen

Grandparents Day

We appreciate the wonderful response to our Grandparents' Day celebration. The children were so excited to share their school with their special guests. It was so lovely that so many grandparents and special people were able to spend time with us, some travelling quite a distance to be here.  Thank you!

A heads up that we will be holding an art show on Friday 10th November and we would love to welcome you back. Please save the date. 

Celebrating NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of a range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.

This Special Report on school TV offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. 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 seek medical or professional help. There is a link to school TV on the website in the school community section where there is a range of previous articles.  

Here is the link to the celebrating NAIDOC week report https://stmtraralgon.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week 

Emergency Lockdown Drill

As part of the our schools Emergency Management plan we are required to have scheduled drills to practice evacuations and lockdowns. A lockdown will occur at 11:30am tomorrow, Wednesday. The office will be unattended for a short period of time whilst all staff participate in the drill. During the drill, the front door to reception will be automatically locked until the drill is over. Please note this important information if your child has an appointment and will be leaving school at this time.  

Have a safe, happy and healthy holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 10th July. 

Kind regards,

Jodie