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Dear families
On Tuesday we celebrated the Church feast day of St Joseph, our school's patron saint. We gathered in our church and prayed together.
Prayer to St Joseph
Teach us to listen and not be afraid to trust as you did in God’s promise.
Teach us to love courageously with a heart that is free and just.
Teach us to protect one another and all that belongs to God.
Teach us to dream a world where all are neighbours, a vision illuminated by God’s light.
Teach us to keep the Word of God close to our hearts, and to proclaim it in word and action.
Teach us to be gentle with our power and strong in our tenderness.
Teach us to be for all persons a living lesson of goodness and truth-a blessing for all generations to come.
*The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet
Reconciliation
Last week six students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Thursday night. It was a meaningful celebration. We congratulate Lachie, Billy, Evie, Isabella, Reuben and Lola. Thank you Taryn and Fr Bernard for organising and conducting this prayer service.
Teaching Masses
This year we are focusing on learning more about the Mass. Fr Bernard is a great teacher and is running a series of teaching masses to help us understand the Mass more. Each class will have a teaching Mass and we warmly invite you to come when your child's Mass is on. The Gr 4/5 Teaching Mass is Thursday May 2nd. We hope you can come.
Easter Dramatization
Each year we tell the Easter Story (the events of the last week in Jesus' life) in the church. Once again this year our Gr 5&6 students will share this important story with us. We hope that you and your family might be able to join us in the church on Thursday March 28th at midday. After the prayer service, we will come back to the Mary MacKillop Room to draw our Easter Raffle.
School Athletics Carnival
We would like to congratulate Blue team on winning the 2024 Athletics Carnival with 527 points, Green team came second on 487 points, Red team came third on 436 and Gold team scored 385 points.
Our Age Champions are:
Foundation: Levi Collins, Eva Finken and Marlee Whittaker
Gr 1: Parker Askew and Poppy Hicks-Lowjen
Gr 2: Nathan Baldassa and Sophie Pedemont
9 year olds: Evie Deppeler and Levi Knight
10 year olds: Aleyah Horton-Maynard and Conrad Edwards
11 year olds: Maycee Shankar and Joshua Plozza
12 year olds: Tahlia Pedemont and John Gramlick
District Athletics Carnival
On Monday our school athletic team represented us at the District Athletics Carnival in Warragul. Thank you Taryn for organising the team and thank you Will, Jess & Stacey for supervising on the day. It was a great day. Special congratulations to Olivia, who came first in shot put and discus; Josh, who came second in long jump; Tahlia, who came first in hurdles and second in high jump and Conrad, who came second in long jump and received a third place.
May God continue to guide us in our learning.
Trish Mulqueen
2024 School Advisory Committee Members are: Brett Hicks, Scott McCartin, Lauren Baldassa, Taryn Maxwell-Garratt, Fr Bernard Buckley, Kate Westbury, Megan Shiels and Trish Mulqueen. The Committee met on Wed July 24 and Church and Parish connection was discussed and staffing in Gr 3/4 was highlighted. The great work of the P&F was articulated, and the progress of the Masterplan was explained. The idea of before and after school care program was workshopped and the results of the survey discussed.
The group considered the question What can we affirm in our way of ‘being church together’ is working well? Ideas were discussed and people thought we were doing a great job in this space. It’s important to continue to welcome and invite people to our celebrations. Trish spoke about inviting people to learn about our faith.
More recently, the Committee met on Wed September 11.
The Committee workshopped the Father’s Group idea as a follow up to our Father’s Day celebrations. The Committee also talked about After School Care Program which we plan to have operational in term one 2025.
If you would like anything discussed at the School Advisory Committee, please see one of our members.
SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating Harmony Week
Harmony Week is 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 encouraging 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://trafalgar.catholic.
November
Tues 19 2. Interest Based Learning
Wed 20 Father's Group Parish Centre 5.30 to 6.30pm
Tues 26 3. Interest Based Learning
First Orientation Session for Foundation 2025
Fri 29 Gr 3/4 full day at Mill Valley Camp
December
Mon 2 to Fri 6 SWIMMING program
Tues 3 Second Orientation Session for Foundation 2025
Fri 6 3pm Advent Assembly and sending off Gr 6s
Tues 10 Third Orientation Session for Foundation 2025
Thurs 12 End of Year & Graduation Mass 2.15pm
Gr 6 Graduation
Fri 13 Gr 5 & 6 Fun Day
School Reports go out
Tues 17 Last day of school 1pm dismissal
Wed 18 to Fri 20 Planning days for 2025
2025
January
Tues 28 First day of school for teachers
Wed 29 & Thurs 30 Individual Testing Days
Fri 31 First day of school for all students
February
March
Fri 3 Student Free day (Staff Professional Learning in RE)