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| 7 March | 2.30pm | Year 1/2 Showcase Assembly in Hall |
| 10 March | Canberra Day Public Holiday | |
| 3 April | Ryka Ali Performance | |
| 3 April | St Michael's Cross Country | |
| 4 April | School Photos | |
| 11 April | Pupil Free Day |
Dear Parents and Carers,
It was great to see so many families enjoying our Pancake Breakfast, thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!
I’m excited to share with you some very special pieces of Art which we have purchased for St Michael’s. Thank you to Danielle Madsen and Bridgette McCann who set things in motion last year, so that our dream could be a reality.
Firstly, from Wendy Rix,
“a visual artist with a vibrant spirit, painting my stories from the beautiful Queensland, Australia. My roots trace back to Goodooga, New South Wales, a place I fondly call home. I’m a proud descendant of the Yuwaalaraay people and I carry their warmth, strength and wisdom in every stroke of my brush.”
https://wendyrix.com.au/about/
In this vibrant piece, which is part of our assembly space, Wendy dissected our logo sharing a reflection of harmony with the rainbow and hands, together in faith- the journey of all at St Michael’s. She has reflected on connection to country with elements of land and water.
Our second piece is from Leah Brideson, the 2022 ACT and Region NAIDOC Artist of the Year. Leah’s piece is titled ‘Currents, pink’. “The Currents collection is a representation of the shift in learning, rediscovering history and culture, and thinking and knowing through a First nations lens…The currents of positive change are flowing, the ripple effect is reaching further than before, and with this, my own knowledge, identity and connection to my culture grow stronger every day…”
https://www.leahbridesonarts.com.au/
As we celebrate Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten Season, I’m reflective of my childhood where Lent was about ‘giving up’ e.g. no meat on Fridays. It’s so much more powerful to teach our children that Lent is about doing good things for others, and for us as adults, dying to the destructive things in our lives that hold us back from being fully alive and free.
Thank you to Bridgette McCann who takes over the reigns as I attend the Principal’s Conference and Retreat this week. I am so grateful for this generous community, walking together in faith.
Many Blessings as we walk together with open hearts.
Judy Egan
Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthdays this week:Patrick F, 2R, Matthew H, 3/4O, Graham W, 3/4O, Sebastian D, 5/6I, Milos Z, 5/6P, Felix W, 3/4O, Chloe B , 5/6I, Noah R, 3/4G.
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award this week.
Well done!!
| K Yellow | Audrey R |
| 1/2 Blue | Kristina B |
| 1/2 Red | Dominic K |
| 3/4 Green | Tendzin W |
| 3/4 Orange | Rigdzin W |
| 5/6 Indigo | Mahlia G |
| 5/6 Pink | Gursirat K |
Ash Wednesday Mass
Today we gathered as a Parish Community to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass, the beginning of our Lenten Journey in preparation for Easter. The students were all blessed with an ashen cross and the words ‘Turn away from sin and follow Jesus’. Fr Mick spoke to the students about Lent being a time to reflect on how they can be more like Jesus in their words and actions. They were encouraged to be ambassadors for Jesus by showing compassion, forgiveness and kindness to others. Fr Mick asked the students to remember that Lent is a time for almsgiving, fasting and prayer. We pray that this Lent is a joyful season in anticipation of the resurrection of the Lord.
Project Compassion
This Lent, we are called to put our compassion into action and Unite Against Poverty through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Today, each family will receive a Project Compassion donation box. Your generous support this Lenten Season will enable Caritas Australia to provide life-changing support to communities facing poverty, food insecurity, lack of education, and water shortages, while building resilience against future challenges. Together, through faith and action, we can bring hope and opportunity to those most in need. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Reconciliation
During Lent, some students are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During preparation students explore right and wrong, reflect on their choices and learn the importance of letting go of hurt. In this Sacrament we reconcile with God and experience His grace and mercy. This process brings about a change of heart and renews the gift of the Holy Spirit within us. Please keep our Reconciliation candidates in your thoughts and prayers.
Parish Sacramental Program
2025 Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and will be in years 4-6 in 2025.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in term 1, 2025
Sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated in term 2, 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in term 3, 2025
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge
The Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge has commenced for 2025! The theme for this year is ‘Spaces and Places Where we Read.’ All students received their recording sheet in library lessons this week. We encourage all students to participate in the challenge by reading 30 books by 12 September. Books can be physical, digital or audio and include books read independently as well as those read by others.
All completed entry forms can be placed in the prize barrel in the library. The prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the challenge. Happy Reading!
More information can be found at https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/additional-programs/chief_ministers_reading_challenge
We are very excited to offer a Digital Wellbeing Webinar for St Michael’s families, hosted by Leah from The Resilience Project.
Date: Wednesday, 19th March from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
This one-hour webinar guides parents and carers to reflect on their family’s digital wellbeing, before diving into practical strategies to create healthy habits online and strengthen connections at home. This presentation will also unpack the latest research on screen time and its impact on individual and collective wellbeing in the home.
This is a practical and powerful webinar designed to meet the needs or families to ensure students are safe in our digital world. St Michael’s values the wellbeing of all students and has prioritised funding this excellent resource. To register, please use this link. The Resilience Project will then send you a zoom link and calendar invitation.
Hi parents and carers,
My name is Jo, and I am happy to be returning to St. Michaels as the school counsellor this year.
The school counselling program can be used as a first port of call in supporting and addressing your child’s mental wellbeing within the school environment. As the school counsellor, I can work with your kids using a short-term, child-led intervention model to support them in addressing any concerns relating to big feelings, relationships, growth and emotional regulation and expression. Through sessions that involve a lot of play, art and talking – I aim to facilitate a safe and objective space for children to explore their feelings and provide guidance and strategies for them to learn to manage and regulate themselves in different contexts.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to enquire further about the service, and whether it might be helpful for your child.
If you would like to make a referral for your child, please use the link below to access the online form. Once this referral has been put through, I will be in touch as soon as possible to chat through your concerns and discuss how the service might be helpful to support your child.
https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form
I look forward to working with you and your school throughout 2025.
A wonderful opportunity for prospective families to see the College in action, meet our students and attend the Principal’s Address, Year 7 and 11 Information Evenings and lots more.
Visit www.merici.college for all dates and information for our Open Day and enrolment events.
- Open Day, Principal’s Address and Year 7 2026 Information Night: Wednesday 7 May
- Be a Merici Girl Days: 2, 5, 12 May
- Talk and Tour: 10 May
School Sport ACT - ACT Teams Selection - Important Information
Please see the School Sport ACT webpage http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/stateterritory-school-sport-offices/school-sport-act/ or Facebook page for the most up to date information.
SCHOOL SPORT ACT TRIALS – Please keep an eye on the School Sport ACT website www.schoolsportact.asn.au for upcoming ACT trials. The process for registering can be found below. If you need any assistance registering your child please feel free to ask for assistance.
How to register your child with School Sport ACT
School Sport ACT now collects all registration information online – this is to prevent the movement to and fro of a paper note and have all information readily available to officials prior to the trial. As this process incurs a fee for data storage, system maintenance and admin, a small fee payment via credit card will be required.
- Go to the School Sport ACT website – www.schoolsportact.asn.au
- Click Register (top right corner of homepage) for an Account – enter parent details and password
- A confirmation email will be sent to your chosen email that will contain a link that you must click on to verify the email account.
- Click Log In (top right hand corner of home page) enter password then click on top tab My Profile
- You will see a ‘dashboard’ of your information, click green box to Add Student – enter student and medical details and save.
- Go to the Sports Tab – choose your specific sport, click on Trial Information box then click on the Register to Trial link.
- Select your child’s name from the dropdown box and then enter the optional fields for Playing History, Preferred Position (if applicable) and Representative Experience. If you are already in the system, ensure your child’s school is up to date in your profile – have they moved onto High School?
