Week 9- Term 3 - 2021

Dear Families

We finally got the great news yesterday that we will ALL be returning to school, next Monday 13 September. The students are so excited (we talked about it on Zoom), the staff breathed a sigh of relief, finally, they will get to see their students together again. And for the parents... I can only guess that there may have been a small fist pump of excitement when the good news broke! The chance to return to some form of normality leading into the holiday is the best news ever. 

At this stage, I want to take the opportunity to say a few thank you's.

• To our wonderful students who generally did their best to keep learning in very different and sometimes difficult circumstances. We are so very proud of their achievements,  resilience, persistence and support of each other.
• To you our parents, for your amazing efforts to keep your child/ren learning, positive and happy. We understand that keeping that going,  as well as the normal ups and downs of family life, the added concerns about work and the lockdown restrictions- you have been nothing short of superheroes. 
• To our staff, for their wonderful efforts to provide creative and engaging learning plans and packs, to consistently give feedback and mark work, to keep a daily check on student wellbeing and follow up, to organise and run Zooms, to share their skills and support their colleagues, and attend staff Zooms, all the while looking after, in some cases, their own children's learning and home life.  Above and beyond your calling! 
• To our Director of Catholic Schools Dr Sally Towns,  our WHS Officer, our Media and Communications Consultant, and the staff at Catholic Schools Office for your constant support, guidance and vigilant communication and care throughout the lockdown. 

WE GOT THROUGH THIS lockdown by supporting each other, caring and communicating.

Now we move forward to being together again,  to some new freedoms, and to Level 3 restrictions here at school to be followed carefully to ensure the continued safety of all. I thank you in anticipation for your adherence to these new restrictions and guidelines. 

IN WEEK 9 OF TERM 3 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:

• Coming out of lockdown!
• We are all coming back to school.
• Our students
• Our Parents
• Our Staff
• Our Health Care Workers. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy our new freedoms, continue to stay safe and well.

 

Regards

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 24th  Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 27-35
Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus teaches that those who would follow him must take up his or her cross.

 Jesus said that we have to accept all of his teachings to be his disciples. He set an example for his disciples to follow. We should remember that he loved us so much that he was willing to suffer for us. Jesus also wants us to offer our lives in service to others even though we may have to move out from our comfort zones and reach out to them. Simply showing kindness, compassion, love and support to others is what is asked of us.

Just a reminder that our Diocese's Bishop Greg offers an online Spiritual Mass each weekend. His words of wisdom as he reflects upon the Scriptures and his Homilies are inspirational. I was not surprised to read that he regularly has 24,000 followers each week. I encourage you to use the link below to view his beautiful Masses.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (Year 3 students) - All Saints Church Woodburn WEDNESDAY 20th October 2021 at 6 pm. 

Parish Sacramental Program Family Meeting preparation for students and their families will commence next term. More details will be shared soon.

CANTEEN ROSTER

If anybody is able to help out in Canteen in Term 4 could you please call Gayl on 66822468.

THANK YOU LADIES!