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In 1997, Governor-General Sir William Deane issued a proclamation formally declaring 11 November to be Remembrance Day, urging all Australians to observe one minute silence at 11.00am on 11 November each year, to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Tomorrow at 11.00am, our school community will pause to remember. We are disappointed that we cannot gather this year to mark Remembrance Day in our usual way.
A popular poem from World War I, In Flanders Fields, was written by Canadian John McCrae who, in 1915, was inspired by the sight of poppies on the Ypres battlefield. He was the first person to describe the poppy as a flower of remembrance.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Supporting Diverse Learning in Catholic Schools: A Guide for Parents by Parents
Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT (CCSP) has developed a resource designed to support families of children with diverse learning needs. The resource supports the close and cooperative partnership of family and school to improve outcomes for the child by offering advice and useful information and ideas from parents and carers who have 'been there and done that'. Visit https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/students-with-diverse-learning-needs
Term Overviews
Just a reminder that you can access the Term Overviews on our website.
Thank you
Thank you for keeping your children home when they are sick. We have not had to contact too many parents this week to collect sick children. We do understand that children can develop unwell symptoms as the day progresses. With COVID-19 present in many schools, we need to do everything we can keep our students and staff well.
Principal Affirmations
Congratulations to Skyla Lavery and Patrick Castrission on receivng the Principal’s Affirmation on Monday morning. Congratulations also to Alyssa Norley and Eamon Kelly on receiving the Prinicpal’s award just prior to lockdown.
Yours sincerely
Julie Wiley
Principal
Remembrance Day Liturgy
At 11.00 am on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous war. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement.
Remembrance Day is the occasion to pause, reflect, appreciate, be grateful and honour the servicemen and women whose dedication and sacrifice have secured peace and freedom for our society.
St Thomas More's Remembrance Day Liturgy will be held on Thursday 11 November 2021 commencing at 1050am on the school courtyard (weather permitting).
Those of you looking to commemorate Remembrance Day 2021, the RSL is asking all Australians to Remember to Remember. To commit to pausing for just one minute to those who gave their lives in service to their country The ceremony can be listened to or viewed via their website using the following link; Remembrance Day 2021 | RSL Australia (remembertoremember.com.au)
Soldier On
Soldier On Job Portal has over 100 jobs open to serving members, ex-serving members and partners plus 200 educational opportunities. See Jobs | Soldier On Pathways for more information. Soldier On provides veterans and their families with education and employment support. If you are current serving or ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel, or are a family member of someone who is, we can provide you with education support via the Pathways Program
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Lisa Holl
DSM