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| Important Dates & Reminders | ||
| Mon 28 Nov - Fri 2 December | K-2 Swimming Lessons | |
| Mon 5 Dec - Wed 7 December | Year 5/6 Camp | |
| Thursday 8 December | Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Session 2 | |
| Friday 9 December | Term 4 Rainbow Awards @ 9am Assembly and Farewell to Father Loi | |
| Friday 9 December | St Michael's Fun Day | |
| Tuesday 13 December |
Giving Mass @ 9.30am at Church Year 6 Graduation Dinner |
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| Thursday 15 December | Last Day of the School Year for Students | |
| Friday 16 December | Pupil Free Day | |
Dear Parents and Carers,
For many families this is a busy time of the year, but I hope that you will be able to find some moments of peace amidst the busyness. Referring to a book by Jay Shetty, “Think Like A Monk” Steve Francis, comments on thinking like a ‘monk’ to keep ourselves calm and focused, compared to having a ‘monkey’ brain. Taking time to be still, reflect and simply breathe is a huge part of maintaining well-being- not easy to do, but important for all of us.
MONKEY MIND MONK MIND
Overwhelmed by multiple branches Focused on the root of the issue
Complains, compares and criticizes Compassionate, caring, collaborative
Overthinks and procrastinates Analyses and articulates
Distracted by small things Disciplined
Short-term gratification Long-term gain
Demanding and entitled Enthusiastic & determined
Looks for pleasure Looks for meaning
Looks for temporary fixes Looks for genuine solutions
Friday 9 December- Day of Fun for allThis year our Rainbow Award winners have received an individual prize pack and certificate when presented and acknowledged for their award. To celebrate a great year of learning for all students, including Rainbow Award Winners, we will hold a fun day inclusive of all St Michael’s students on Friday 9 December.
We will also welcome Father Lois to this assembly to say farewell to him and acknowledge any other staff farewells.
All parents are welcome to attend. After Assembly the students will participate in fruit break with their teachers and classes in the courtyard, parents are welcome to join us for some fruit.
Students will be provided with morning tea and a BBQ lunch.
Science Fair
Congratulations to our Year 6 Tech team who organised the Science Fair at lunch time last week. The students were excited to share many interesting and innovative projects, Well Done Team!
Year 5/6 Camp
We wish our Year 5/6 students and their teachers a wonderful time away for camp next week. I am sure it will be a wonderful experience for all and a great way to conclude this year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Many Blessings,
Judy Egan
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award in Week 8.
Well done!!
| KD | Sarisha S |
| KK | Matthew H |
| 1/2B | Spencer C |
| 1/2H | Tiwalolu O |
| 3/4F | Charlotte M |
| 3/4L | Adeline B |
| 5/6H | Santo B |
| 5/6S | Vanessa C |
| 5/6Y | James D |
Parish Sacramental Program 2023
If you have a child in years 4, 5 or 6 in 2023, this is a Sacramental year.
A Parish Sacramental Program Information Evening will be held on Thursday 16 February 2023 at 6pm in St Monica’s Church for the families of students in years 3-6 in 2023. You are very welcome to attend the information evening where all the relevant information will be available.
First Eucharist will be celebrated on the weekend of 17 and 18 June of term 2, 2023.
Confirmation will be celebrated in September of term 3, 2023 (dates to be confirmed with the Bishop).
Reconciliation will be celebrated in term 1, 2024.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website for updates at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Religious Life of St Michael’s
Advent
nt de Paul Christmas Hamper AppealIt is that time of year again when we focus on preparing for Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus. During this Advent season, as part of our preparation for Christmas we will be focusing the children’s attention on the fact that Christmas is not only about receiving gifts but gift giving.
It is a tradition in our school community to reach out and support those in our local community who may not have sufficient food or money to enable them to have a special family meal on Christmas Day. Our parish St Vincent de Paul representatives would like our support in providing hampers for those in need in our local area.
Last week, each class was given a list of items to make a food hamper for a family in need. In your child’s class, each child will be asked to donate an item of food from this list to bring to school and place in the class St Vincent de Paul hamper basket. The completed class hamper will contain the goodies required for a family to enjoy a Christmas meal.
We ask that all items be sent in to school by Week 9, Thursday 8th December 2022. We thank you for your support of the parish St Vincent de Paul team and this wonderful Advent initiative.
Our Giving Mass will be held on Tuesday 13th December at 9:30am. All are welcome to join.
Library Loans
Library borrowing has now finished for this year to allow us to complete the annual stock take. We ask that all library books be returned to school by next Friday to allow us to commence the stocktake in Week 9. An overdue loans notice has been sent home with all students today. Our school policy does not require lost or damaged books to be paid for or replaced by families.