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Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary - Luke 10:38-42 - Luke's story of Mary and Martha of Bethany, sisters of Lazarus, teaches us about hospitality, service, action, contemplation and distraction in pursuit of their Catholic fullness.
Dear Parents,
It is such a pleasure to be Relieving Principal at such a wonderful school until the middle of next week when Mrs Rolfe returns from her pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is an excellent faith opportunity for Principals and Church leaders.
The staff at the school are very professional and excellent educators. The students are very motivated in their learning and are also keen to participate in the soon to be held Liturgy and Colour Run to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Saint Mary MacKillop's work in this diocese was in education and throughout the area fifteen schools were established during her life time and many more following her death so it is very fitting that we celebrate her life in our schools.
Blessed Mary MacKillop's Spirituality in our Everyday Lives:
Mary was one of those pioneers who helped to build our traditions and our heritage in this Great South Land. She wrote these words to help Roman authorities understand the needs of the poor in outback Australia. As she explained, The good of Australian children is alone what we seek (1873).
Today in this country of our hopes and dreams, she still says to us, let us, one and all, try to remember why God called us here (1878).
Isn't it so that we, too, can respond by building a bridge to our fellow Australians who need a helping hand - especially the young and the battlers? What is mateship unless it is based on true justice and equality for all?
John Walsh
Relieving Principal
St Mary of the Cross Feast Day - Colour Run, Thursday 8th August
On Thursday 8th August we will be coming together as a school for a liturgy at 9.00am in the hall and this will be followed by our colour run on the back playground. We still need parent assistance for helping to douse the students with colour during the run, so please complete the bottom of the note sent home earlier in the week and return it to your child's class teacher. We really would like a large number of helpers. Don't forget to get those sponsors! The fund-raising has started very well and we are looking foward to seeing you at these celebrations.
Peter Vincent
Religious Education Co-ordinator
School-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning
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. The students receive a voucher for use at the canteen.
Congratulations to the following students who were drawn from the last two weeks:
Callum Field (4M - Rose), Resley Lijo (KW - Rose),
Mia-Rose Morena (KW - Rose), Enrique Venegas (1M - Sarkis).
Excellence Awards
These awards are presented once per year to students who have shown excellence in any curriculum area (Academic Excellence) or who have excelled in the giving of their time and talent in the school, parish or wider community (Excellence in Stewardship) or in recognising excellence in being an active learner - visible in all key learning areas (Striving for Excellence). Nominations are submitted by staff and the final decision on the recipients is made by the leadership team. Recipients of the award are not known prior to the assembly. However, parents of the award winners will be contacted prior to the assembly. Please diary Wednesday 21st August at 1.30pm in the hall for these awards. We are honoured this year to have Bishop Brian Mascord as our guest speaker. Please join us on this special occasion.
Assembly
Please join us at our next assembly on Friday 2nd August at 1.50pm. Merit and Principal's Awards will be presented. Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Principal's Award:
| Olivia Anderson (1M) | Zerena Besatu (3W) | Samantha Burnett (5W) |
| Mary Camilleri (4M) | Liam Denniss (4W) | Jason Gilbert (4W) |
| Olivia Harkin (1M) | Sienna Larner (3W) | Viona Rayon (6M) |
| Ivan Shenoda (5W) | Michael Siroki (6W) | Leo Vagaja (2W) |
Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day & Colour Fun Run
Netball Gala Day
Annual School Report
| Dates | Event | |
| Friday 26th July | 4M Reconciliation, 9.00am | |
| Wednesday 31st July | Clothing Pool, 8.00am - 8.20am | Year 4 to Mass, 9.00am |
| Thursday 1st August | Year 3 to Mass, 9.00am | |
| Friday 2nd August | Soccer Gala Day | 5W Reconciliation, 9.00am |
| Benediction - Years 5, 6 & Kinder 11.40am | Assembly, 1.50pm | |
| Monday 5th August | P&F Meeting, 7.30pm in the staff-room | |
| Wednesday 7th August | Clothing Pool, 8.00am - 8.20am | |
| Thursday 8th August | Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day and Fun Run | |
| Wednesday 14th August | Clothing Pool, 8.00am - 8.20am | Kinder to Mass at 9.00am |
| Thursday 15th August | The Assumption | |
| Friday 16th August | 5M Reconciliation at 9.00am | Assembly, 1.50pm |
P&F Meeting
Please join us for our next P&F Meeting on Monday 5th August at 7.30pm in the staff-room.
Clothing Pool
The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday from 8.00am - 8.20am. The Clothing Pool is located between the Years 1 and 2 classroom.
The Canteen is open from 8.15am and breakfast items may be purchased at this time. (Please see menu) and closes at 11.30am (the end of Break 1). Made Fresh have items for purchase that are counter sales only They are reduced portion serves of hot food and snacks. We urge you to try these delightful little morsels. Please take note that the reduced portion sizes CANNOT be ordered as lunch orders.
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 0410 481 150.
If your child wishes to order food at lunch (Break 1: 10.50am - 11.30am) please write your child's name, room number and what is required on a paper bag and include the correct money, if possible. Payment must accompany orders and treat eg. ice-creams cannot be ordered. Normal purchasing of "treats" will still occur at Break 1.
St Thomas More Fete
This school, located at 6 St John's Road, Campbelltown are holding their annual fete on Sunday 4th August from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Woodbine Neighbourhood Centre (WNC)
Please find attached flyers from WNC detailing what the centre is offering for support in the local community.