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HOLY WEEK REFLECTION
As we commence this Holy Week, we try to walk through it with Jesus, every step of the way. As you go about your days this week, fulfilling your normal duties in life, remind yourself of the spiritual truth that because the full Gospel of Jesus’ passion and death were proclaimed to you today, He is manifestly present to you in a special way. On Holy Thursday, we will ponder the Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. On Good Friday, we will hear Jesus’ passion proclaimed from the Gospel. Thus, this week begins with the proclamation of the Passion and ends with the Passion as a way of drawing us more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s saving sacrifice.
At the heart of the story of the Passion of Jesus is the manifestation of a love like no other. The love we witness this week is a love that is so pure, so selfless, so sacrificial and so transforming that it is beyond comprehension. The love that we witness is one in which God permits Himself to enter the deepest humiliation ever seen. He does this so that He can meet us in our lowliness, sin, and fallenness, and raise us up to the highest heights imaginable.
As we enter this Holy Week, know that it is more than a week of reflection. It’s a week of participation in the mystery of God’s pure and perfect love for you. As you reflect upon this love, allow it to confront you.
Keep it in your mind and heart throughout this week. Allow that love, offered some 2,000 years ago, to become truly present to you so that you will be more present to our Lord and His love for you.
My saving Lord, You entered this week of Your Passion with courage and determination. You freely chose to embrace every suffering and every humiliation You would endure so that You could enter my life more fully. Please be present to me throughout this week and help me to not only ponder this mystery of Your love but to also encounter that love in a real and transforming way.
COMMENCEMENT OF TERM TWO - WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL
Dear Parents and Carers,
At the end of Term One, we give thanks to God for all the teaching and learning that has taken place in our school, both in and out of the classroom. For the talents and gifts that have been shared and the challenges that have been faced. For the respect and care that has been given. We give thanks for the friendships that have just begun and for those that have grown.
For the hope that has lifted our hearts and for the love that has kept us going.
We give thanks to our school community, and we ask you, Lord, to bless our children and their families as we begin our holidays. May our time together leave us with memories to cherish. Pour out your love on us so that we return renewed and refreshed to continue our journey together.
Holy Week and the Easter liturgical celebrations calls us all into the Liturgical life of the Church. As this week unfolds, let us take some time to engage in these extraordinary liturgies.
May our school community, our family lives and our broader Church all allow us to build a deeper relationship with our God this Easter season.
Wishing you all many blessings for the Easter season and the school holiday break.
Enjoy this time with your families.
Jane Webb
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
ENROLMENT PACKAGES
Enrolment Applications for Kinder 2024 can now be collected from the school office or downloaded from the following link –
https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/for-parents/enrolment/
Following the return of completed enrolment applications an interview will be organised with Fr Sarkis and Mrs Webb next term.
Please let family and friends know that we are accepting enrolment applications now. These applications are due today - Thursday 6 April 2023.
Thank you for spreading the word about our wonderful school!
STAFF NEWS
Mrs Alicia Snushall, who has provided Professional Planning Time (PPT) to Years 2 and 6 classroom teachers this term will be leaving OLHC next term to take up a position at John Therry Catholic College. We wish Mrs Snushall well as she begins this new role at JTCC. We thank her for the contribution that she has made to the school community over the past two years.
The release time provided to teachers is a requirement of the Enterprise Agreement (EA) that aligns with employment conditions. Therefore, arrangements will be made to allow Miss Daly and Miss Fajloun to receive this planning time on a weekly basis next term.
This information will be communicated to parents once finalised early next term.
CELEBRATING HOLY WEEK AT OLHC PARISH
HOLY THURSDAY - MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 7pm
GOOD FRIDAY - STATIONS OF THE CROSS 10am and
COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION 3pm
EASTER SUNDAY - 8:30am and 10am MASS OF RESURRECTION
TRANSITION TO FULL WINTER UNIFORM
From the beginning of Term 2, if the weather turns cold, students may begin transitioning into their Winter uniform. During this transition period students must wear either all winter or all summer uniform. They cannot be mixed (both worn together).
Beginning on Monday, 15 May 2023 (the week after Mother's Day) all students must wear full Winter uniform.
ANZAC DAY MARCH - MAWSON PARK TUESDAY 25th APRIL 2023
We are pleased to inform our community that we will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Campbelltown RSL commemoration of ANZAC Day March and Service at Mawson Park. Students are invited to join in the ANZAC Day celebrations and march with the Our Lady Help of Christians group. Students are to wear Full Summer Uniform including hat and meet at the corner of Queen and Dumaresq Streets at 8:20 am and then proceed to Mawson Park for the commemorative service. Students will be accompanied during the march by Mrs Webb.
Parents are most welcome to join our school group. Participating students will need to be collected at the conclusion of the commemorative service at approximately 9:45 am at Mawson Park. We look forward to seeing you there.
ASSEMBLY
Our next Assembly will be held on Friday 5 May 2023. Merit and Principal Awards will be presented. Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Principal's Award.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR LEARNING (PB4L)
When students exhibit positive behaviour, by following our school rules, their name is written on a raffle ticket and is entered into a draw where two winners are selected at flag-raising on a Monday morning. The students receive a voucher for the Canteen which can be used for treats or put towards a lunch order. Congratulations to these winners:
COMPASS
Having trouble getting on to COMPASS? - try installing the updates on the App. Another idea is to uninstall the App and reinstall. If you are still experiencing access issues, please call the school office.
To visit the school Facebook page, please click on the link below. When you see something you like on our Facebook page, please "like" us
www.facebook.com/olhc.rosemeadow
eSAFETY WEBSITE
This website provides online safety basics. Help your children safely navigate their digital world and educate them to avoid harmful online experiences. Explore websites, games, apps and social media together and set some rules. We urge parents to take the time to look at this site by visiting:
| Thursday 6 April |
Last Day of Term 1 |
| Friday 7 April |
Good Friday |
| Monday 24 April |
PUPIL FREE DAY - no school for students |
| Tuesday 25 April |
ANZAC Day March - meet 8.20am Cnr Queen & Dumaresq Sts Wear full summer uniform |
| Wed 26 April |
Term 2 Commences |
| Friday 5 May |
Assembly - Merit & Principals Awards - 2.00pm in the hall |
| Friday 19 May |
Assembly - Merit & Principals Awards - 2.00pm in the hall |
| Friday 26 May |
National Sorry Day |
| Friday 2 June |
Assembly - Merit & Principals Awards - 2.00pm in the hall |
| Saturday 3 June |
Sacrament of Confirmation |
| Monday 12 June |
King's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Friday 16 June |
PUPIL FREE DAY - no school for students |
| Thursday 22 June |
Netball Gala Day |
| Friday 30 June |
Assembly - Merit & Principals Awards - 2.00pm in the hall Last Day of Term 2 |
| Monday 17 July |
Term 3 Commences |
CONGRATULATIONS to all our students who are celebrating a birthday in April.
Jessica Tran, Ariana Barghout, Brooklyn Teran,
Lucas Rondo, Roselett Lijo, Peyton Thorpe-Slifer,
Teresa Jimmy, Lilly Fenton, Jarrod Crawford,
Alex D'Emanuele, Monykuc Kon Chol, Mya Kyselov,
Andrej Petkovic, Lincoln Hickey, Emmanuel Venegas.
PARISH APP
The Canteen is open for lunch orders and over-the-counter sales of snacks and treats at Break 1 (11.00am - 11.30am). A price list is attached. Please support the Canteen in their endeavours to support our school community.
Lunch orders are required at the Canteen by 9.00am. Please write your child's name, class and what they wish to order on a paper bag and enclose the correct money, if possible.
The Canteen is run by Made Fresh. Should you have a need to contact the Canteen, please email Maria at "made.fresh@yahoo.com" or telephone 0422 469 489.
