The dedication and teamwork of those Mini Vinnies who have committed to the Disney Show for Southern Cross Care Campbell has been impressive. It will occur this Friday, 14 June (Week 7). They have been working really well in their groups over many recesses and lunch times in the past three weeks. I am sure the residents will enjoy our showcase of talent and good will.

SVdP Winter Clothing Appeal

If you have good quality winter clothing that is outgrown or not worn anymore, or blankets/doonas/bed linen that are not used, you may want to donate them to the SVdP Winter Clothing Appeal. Bags and a note will be sent home by the end of this week. Donations can be given to the Front Office until 26 June (Wednesday Week 9).

Winter Woollies for SVdP Night Patrol Van

All classes are invited to donate winter woollies to help support the SVdP Night Patrol Van who are always struggling to have enough to give particularly during winter months (men’s items is what is most needed):

Kinder/Year 1/Year 2 – new socks

3/4 and 5/6 – new gloves

Collection boxes for donations will be placed in each classroom in Week 8. If you would prefer to donate a different item than allocated to your class (ie scarves or beanies), that is absolutely fine. All donations will be very gratefully received.

Seasons for Growth

There will be two groups for the Seasons for Growth Program. Apologies for the delay in notification to parents. Envelopes with details of the program will definitely be sent home by the end of this week.

Refugee Week (16-23 June 2019)

Refugee Week is an opportunity for us to appreciate the positive contribution made by refugees to Australian society. See the Refugee Week website: https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/about/

It can also be an opportunity for us to consider the plight of the people incarcerated on Manus and Nauru (and in Port Moresby) for almost six years with still no hope of safe re-resettlement. The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum website https://capsa.org.au/get-involved/ has suggestions of how we may be able to make a difference.

You may consider attending Australia wide rallies on 20 July 2019.

Dear Lord,

In this Refugee Week, help us to be a people of welcome and compassion, with hearts large enough for all people.  Help us, with the presence of your Holy Spirit, to create space for those who seek asylum and refuge. Give strength and hope to those still held offshore in Manus and Nauru for nearly six years, and courage to our leaders to take all steps needed to offer these people protection, safety and a life of freedom from persecution and detention.

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay
School Chaplain

Work hours: Thu 11am-3pm, Fri 9am-3pm