Term 4 Week 7 - Friday 17th November 2023
- From our Principal
- No WSP next week
- JLC Information Session Reminder
- Expressions Of Interest - 2024 SAC
- Holy Spirit Parish - Sacrament Program
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- 2024 Grade 6 Rugby Top Orders
- Save the Date
- Holy Spirit Parish Bulletin
- Christmas Cards Available For Purchase
- 2024 Lunch Order Price List
- In Our Community
From our Principal
TERM 4 WEEK 7
Dear families,
Remembrance Day - A Story of Past Present and Future
Remembrance Day is a day for us as a community to remember and reflect upon the sacrifices that those who served in conflict or peace-keeping missions and for all those serving in our defence forces. In light of the tragedy that is unfolding in the Middle East and for the war that continues in Ukraine, it is timely for us to relentlessly pursue peace and justice everywhere and at all times - by beginning with our own words, actions and attitudes.
Invitation to prayer…
We pray that we will bring justice and peace.
For all those affected by war in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel and throughout the world: for those serving in areas of conflict, for all who feel they must fight when there seems no other choice: for their families who wait in fear and anticipation for their safe return, for those who don’t return… In peace we pray.
We pray that we will bring justice and peace.
For the world that in so many places stands on the brink of war: for organisations that work for peace where peace seems most unattainable; for wisdom and courage for all political leaders… In peace we pray.
We pray that we will bring justice and peace.
For all people everywhere: for peace between people of different religions; for peace among those who share the same faith; for reconciliation and healing that will one day lead to unity… In peace we pray.
We pray that we will bring justice and peace.
For peace in our neighbourhoods and streets; for peace in our homes; for peace within each human heart, For peace always in our own hearts… In peace we pray.
Roxanne
No WSP next week
Please note that there is no Whole School Prayer next week. The following week will be led by SLC1 as communicated in our dates section. Thank you.
JLC Information Session Reminder
FOR FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS IN FOUNDATION, YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 IN 2024
Expressions Of Interest - 2024 SAC
St Mary's is looking for expressions of interest for the 2024 School Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC is made up of a range of parents who work with the Principal and the Parish Priest. We meet once per term from 6pm-7:30pm (at the latest). The SAC provides a forum for discussion and discernment. We value parent voice and perspectives as these help to inform and support the decisions made by the Principal for the good of school.
Please email Roxanne should you wish to be involved
rleed@smararat.catholic.edu.au
Holy Spirit Parish - Sacrament Program
For Parents of Children Ready for First Eucharist and Confirmation in Ararat
Parents of children ready for First Eucharist and Confirmation are invited to a meeting at the parish office on Tuesday December 5.
The meeting will be at 3.30pm and repeated at 5.30pm.
This invitation is for parents of children nearing the end of Yr 2 and above.
Why so late in the year?
We had a meeting some months ago and nobody came. (Not advertised well enough?)
While children in Stawell celebrated their sacraments this year, Ararat missed out. We decided to wait a while and set the meeting again.
After the meeting your child's preparation can begin immediately and the sacraments celebrated early next year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Our birthday celebrations this week:
Jacob G, Nowa W, Sam B & Lachlan M
2024 Grade 6 Rugby Top Orders
Save the Date
St Mary's Christmas Performance - Thursday 7th December from 6pm
Performance Information for each class has now been emailed to all families. For any further questions, please feel free to email Elissa our performing arts teacher at egault@smararat.catholic.edu.au
Holy Spirit Parish Bulletin
Christmas Cards Available For Purchase
Series 1 & Series 2 Christmas Cards are now available to purchase from the office.
20 for $10.
Congratulations to all our featured artists!
WHOLE SCHOOL PRAYER
Every Friday at 2.45pm in the Multi Purpose Room
TERM 4 DATES
WEEK 8
NO WSP THIS WEEK
Tuesday 21st November
Final 2023 Book Club orders due
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm
WEEK 9
WSP - SLC1
Tuesday 28th November
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm
2024 Junior Learning Community Info Sessions:
Session 1 @ 3.20 - 3.50pm OR
Session 2 @ 6.00 - 6.30pm
ALL CURRENT AND NEW FAMILIES WELCOME!
Wednesday 29th November
MLC Excursion - Melbourne Zoo
Friday 1st December
Carols by Candlelight @ Alexandra Gardens
WEEK 10
WSP - SLC2
Tuesday 5th December
Year 6 Transition Day @ Marian College
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm
Sacrament Program meetings @ Parish Office (Year 2 and above)
Session One: 3.30pm
Session Two: 5.30pm
Thursday 7th December
Christmas Performance @ 6pm
More details to follow!
Friday 8th December
Last Lunch Order day
WEEK 11
Tuesday 12th December
Whole School Transition Day for 2024
Thursday 14th December
End of Year Mass @ 9.15am
Grade 6 Graduation @ 6pm
Friday 15th December
Students Last Day for 2023
Grade 6 Big Day Out
NORMAL FINISH @ 3.15pm
WEEK 12
Monday 18th December
Staff Last Day for 2023
2024 TERM DATES
Term 1
Monday 29th January - Thursday 28th March
(students return Tuesday 30th January)
Term 2
Monday 15th April - Friday 28th June
Term 3
Monday 15th July - Friday 20th September
Term 4
Monday 7th October - Friday 20th December
2024 Lunch Order Price List
In Our Community
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