Dear Parents and Carers,

Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is part of church tradition - not only our denominational tradition, but the tradition of many churches. Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus - it is the Church's celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is a powerful reminder of how the Holy Spirit leads, guides and empowers us.

We live and work by the power of the Holy Spirit; it is God within us who brings the joy of salvation, perseverance in the face of persecution, and the love that transcends cultural differences within the church.

Joseph Tkach

Pentecost comes from the realisation that God's very life, breath and energy lives in, with and among us. A passage from the Pentecost readings tells of a visit of the Risen Christ to the disciples huddled in fear. "Peace be with you," Jesus says. "As the Father sent me, so I am sending you." After saying this, Jesus breathed on them and added, "Receive the Holy Spirit." The breath, the life, of Jesus himself. Pentecost celebrates that reality.

Sabbath Week

This week is Sabbath Week. It’s always a great opportunity to re-connect with your children, without the pressures of homework. We only ask students to continue their reading practice during Sabbath Week.

Open Classrooms

Open Classrooms was a huge success. Thanks for visiting and having a look at your child’s work. 5/6G will have their Open Classroom tomorrow.

School Reports

Teachers have almost completed the process of writing Semester 1 reports. Yr 1 to Yr 6 have the A-E reporting scale. The Kinder reporting scale is as follows - Competent, Developing, Experiencing Difficulty. Parent/Teacher Interviews will be in Week 10.

Prayer Assembly

Kinder’s prayer assembly will be this Friday at 9am, in Holy Faith Hall.

Mini-Vinnies

This Friday the Mini-Vinnies will be visiting the Southern Cross Apartments to perform for them.

Save the Date

Next Friday (June 21) we have our Feast Day! We will celebrate Mass at 9:30am, followed by some whole-school activities. Our wonderful Kinder and Yr 1 parents will provide a sausage sizzle lunch for the students.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Wiley
Principal.