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FROM THE GOSPEL
In the Gospel last weekend, Jesus was talking with His disciples when He asked them who people thought He was. What are people saying about Him? Peter was the only one to recognise and who had the courage to say that Jesus was the Christ, the one that had been promised throughout the Old Testament. Jesus, recognising Peter’s faith and insight then said Peter would be the one to build the Church. No doubt at the time Peter wasn’t quite sure what that would mean but he certainly did build a church with the other disciples that has lasted for some 2000 years. Sometimes, we don’t quite know what we are supposed to do to add to the building of the Church. We too have to have faith, listen and work with each other to bear Christ to all.
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we prepare to celebrate Fathers' Day this weekend we wish a Happy Fathers' Day to all Our Lady Help of Christians fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and uncles! Thank you to our P&F for supporting our students to celebrate this special day with the special men in their lives. The students really enjoyed choosing a gift at the Fathers’ Day stall this week.
This celebration gives us reason to pause, to pray for, and to reflect on the Fathers’ we honour. On this Fathers' Day, we celebrate, congratulate, and pray for the men who continue to reflect the Divine qualities of fatherhood as they lovingly establish, nourish, and maintain their families. Fathers are a blessing, and we thank them for blessing us with lives of dedication, endurance, and love.
Every father is a work in progress and each father is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all pattern for fatherhood. Fathers-to-be, have often developed a clear sense of the kind of parent they intend to become. They know, at least, what kind of parent they don’t want to be. But the first days after a child’s birth, these thoughts are challenged by the realisation that fatherhood is a real-life role that is influenced daily by the unexpected. A new father, in a sense, embarks on a pilgrimage of sorts. As the child grows older, a father is repeatedly challenged to understand, support and always love his child, who, it turns out, is nothing less than the complex web of humanity that all of us are.
A father’s pilgrimage is a vocation, calling him to discover each child as a unique individual and to nurture that. But he discovers something else too. Little by little, astonishingly, he discovers himself along the way ~ someone whose hidden gifts have been unearthed by his children.
We remember and gratefully keep in our prayers all the Our Lady Help of Christians fathers and father figures as they continue their daily pilgrimage.
May we pause, pray for, reflect and remember those Fathers who have loved, nurtured and inspired us. May we also pray for those Fathers who are enjoying their heavenly reward.
We pray to Mary Help of Christians, to intercede for us and bless those special men in our lives who instil love, gentleness, patience, compassion and joy.
Jane Webb
SUMMER UNIFORM TRANSITION
From Monday 4th September 2023, students are able to wear full summer uniform to school. This is done at the parent’s discretion, according to the weather each day. We ask that students either wear full summer or full winter uniform depending on the weather.
Thank you for supporting our Our Lady Help of Christians Uniform policy and expectations.
If parents need additional items from the school clothing pool, please contact the school office. The Clothing Pool is open weekly on Wednesday mornings from 8.30am to 9am.
Girls Summer Uniform
Summer dress, white ankle socks, black leather lace up shoes, school hat.
Boys Summer Uniform
Blue shirt with the school crest, grey shorts, grey ankle socks, black leather school shoes and school hat.
As you are aware, school photographs are on Monday September 11th. Full Summer Uniform will need to be worn by all students.
BOOK WEEK 2023 - Read, Grow, Inspire
Last week, we had a wonderful celebration for Children’s Book Week. Each year, the Children’s Book Council (CBC) nominates a selection of books (Older readers, Younger readers and Early Childhood) for Book of the Year. This year, we purchased a number of these texts for our school library.
All students from Kinder - Year Six had the opportunity to participate in a range of activities linked to these texts as part of Book Week. The students also enjoyed participating in the Book Parade in the afternoon.
Thank you to the many parents who were able to join us. It was wonderful to celebrate a love of reading with the students!
STAFF NEWS
We ask you to keep Mrs Judy Azzopardi (SSO) in your prayers. Mrs Azzopardi is currently away from school due to being unwell, we keep her in our prayers at this time.
As you are aware, Mrs Murphy has now commenced her retirement, after being at OLHC for a significant time. We welcome Mrs Taryn Western who will be supporting the students in Stage Two (Years Three and Four) for the remainder of the school year.
Attention Parents of Year 2, DEVICE INFORMATION afternoon and evening for 2024
There will be two options for parents to attend, an afternoon session at 2.00 pm or an evening session at 5.00 pm.
School Photo Envelopes
Please return your photo envelopes to school as soon as possible and/or before photo day on 11 September 2023.
Further reminder: STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
ASSEMBLY
Our next Assembly will be held on Friday 8 September 2023. Merit and Principal Awards will be presented. Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving a Principal's Award.
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Principal Awards |
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Class |
Student Name |
| 2M | Emily Antony |
| 4M | Alex D'Emanuele |
| 4M | Ezrah Latulipe |
| 5M | Isabella Hili |
| 5W | Abigail Crawford |
| 6M | Monique Brticevich |
| 6M | Braxton Clark |
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:
Ariella Sialafau KM
Emilia Venegas 6M
Parents attention: COMPASS calendar now live !
Compass school calendar is now live. Parents and Carers will be able to see all school events, assemblies, term dates, etc on demand. This will ensure parents are kept up to date with all school activities and important dates.
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.
A COMPASS parent guides:
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
BASKETBALL GALA DAYS - Online permission required through Compass !
The Western Region Basketball Gala Day's, for selected junior and senior students in will be held on the following dates at Minto Indoor Sports Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, Minto.
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Basketball Gala Days |
Selected Students in; |
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Thursday 14 Sept 2023 |
Years 3 and 4 |
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Friday 15 Sept 2023 |
Years 5 and 6 |
Transport: Parents are asked to arrange transport for their children to and from the Gala day venue. Students will need to be at Minto Indoor Sports Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, Minto on the day at 8:00am.
The cost of the day is $12 per student that is paid online through Compass events.
What to bring: Students are to wear their sport uniform and need to bring - Recess, Lunch and Water bottles
| Monday 4 September |
*Full Summer Uniform for Students* |
| Monday 6 September |
Year 2 Parish Mass at 9am |
| Thursday 7 September |
Year 3 and 4 Thursday morning Mass at 9am |
| Friday 8 September |
5W - Reconciliation at 9am Kinder - Father Sarkis visit at 10am Assembly 2pm |
| Monday 11 September |
School Photo's - Full Summer Uniform |
| Wednesday 13 September |
Year 6 - Parish Mass at 9am |
| Thursday 14 September |
Basketball Gala Day 1, Minto - Year 3 and Year 4 Year 5 - Thursday morning Mass at 9am |
| Friday 15 September |
Basketball Gala Day 2, Minto - Year 5 and Year 6 5M - Reconciliation at 9am Year 3 - Father Sarkis visit at 10am |
| Monday 18 September |
Device Information Session 2pm and 5pm , Year 2 |
| Tuesday 19 September |
Year 1 and Year 2 - Symbio Wildlife Park Excursion (Online permission required in Compass) |
| Wednesday 20 September |
Year 1 - Parish Mass at 9am |
| Thursday 21 |
Year 5 Canberra Excursion (Day 1) Year 3 and 4 Thursday Morning Mass at 9am |
| Friday 22 September |
Year 5 Canberra Excursion (Day 2) 4M - Reconciliation at 9am Year 6 - Father Sarkis visit at 10am Assembly 2pm |
| Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October |
School Spring Holidays |
| Monday 9 October |
Term 4 commences - No school for Students - *Staff Development Day* |
| Tuesday 10 October |
Students return to commence Term 4 |
MESSAGE FROM Fr Sarkis
Dear Parents,
On Sunday 3rd September at 7.30pm we have Catechesis for Adults beginning in our Parish. Your children are receiving their religious instruction in our school, but perhaps the last time you received any catechesis was when you got married, or even before your First Holy Communion. What is being offered to us is something quite unique. We all have serious issues in our lives, and for this we need to receive a word that can progress us in our faith. The seed you received at baptism has enormous potential to produce eternal life inside of you. This seed often remains dormant and needs a special stimulus. I invite you to come and listen.
This series of catechesis will be held on Sundays & Thursdays evenings at 7.30pm in the Parish Meeting Room (next to the office).
Babysitters will be provided. Call Gabriele on 0424051916 for more information.
Fr Chris Sarkis,
Parish Priest.
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.
Camp Australia Newsletter
ROCKETEERS VACATION CARE - SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
We are very excited to share the news that Camp Australia will be offering a school holiday vacation care program for the upcoming September/ October school holidays.
This will be held each day of the school holidays and further information is provided in relation to the activities that will be offered.
Care will be provided until 6pm each day of the school holidays.
If you need further information, please make contact with Sam or Sharon from Camp Australia at the St Anne hall
More information please contact Camp Australia via below website link;
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