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Dear Parents/Carers,
Our school term is rapidly coming to a close. For many of our students, it has been the first full term of ten weeks in 2020. It has been a good term in many ways, despite the realities of COVID19. Student learning has been tracking well in the classrooms and the school has attempted to keep things as normal as possible. Zoom meetings have become a thing that we now do. In the last four weeks we have had two important Zoom meetings, one for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and on Tuesday night we zoomed for the Year 4 iPad 1:1 program commencing in 2021. While Zoom is not ideal, I look forward to receiving feedback about its ongoing use for some meetings once COVID19 passes.
Last week, many students in Year 2 received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the church over four nights. The parents and staff prepared the students for this important Sacrament. I would like to thank our staff for generously attending these important moments for the children in their classes. Father Leo and Father Pat led us in beautiful ceremonies.
I have some good news regarding the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist (First Holy Communion) which will occur next term. These two Sacraments will be introduced to parents through Zoom meetings. The dates for Zoom Sacramental meetings in Term 4 are:
Confirmation: Wednesday 14 October - Signs and Symbols for candidates and parents at 7pm
First Holy Communion: Wednesday 21 October - Signs and Symbols for candidates and parents at 7pm
The draft schedule for receiving the Sacraments will be shared with parents soon.
On Friday 25 September 2020 our school would usually celebrate the Feast day of St Michael the Archangel. Due to COVID19 we will be celebrating this Feast day in a different way. We will be providing a video liturgy celebrating St Michael’s Feast Day. We will also be inviting students to wear mufti clothes on Friday 25 September 2020. Saint Michael the Archangel isn't actually a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. Today, St. Michael is prayed to for protection, especially from lethal enemies. He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors.
Last Friday, Father Leo, Sister Sue, Mrs Sandrine Butler and I had the privilege of looking at all of the Year 5 and 6 entries in the annual Wollongong Catholic Diocese Christmas Art Competition. We were all incredibly impressed with the amazing entries. Of great significance was the religious reflection that each student provided about their artwork and the impact that elements of the story had on each student. Tomorrow, three entries from Year 5 and three entries from Year 6 will be taken to Wollongong for final judging. We also selected one highly commended entry from each grade. Congratulations to all Year 5 and 6 students for the amazing entries, especially the following ones:
Year 5: The Eye of God Mylan Brunton
The Dusty Road Lexie Cooper
The Bright Night Kieran Kochaniewicz
Year 6: Faith and Trust Jasmyn Eastcott
The Birth of Jesus Jasmine Edwards
The Guiding Pathway of Light Wade McKenzie
Highly Commended
Year 5: The Journey to Bethlehem Tyler Smart
Year 6 The Long Journey Ryder Heming
Yours in Faith and Virtue,
Mr Christopher Paton
While Year 2 was preparing to make their First Reconciliation, three students made the decision that they wanted to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and be Baptised. Last Wednesday, Thomas, Indy and Braxton made a commitment to their faith. It was such a special time for them, their families and their teachers. Thank you to Father Leo for two beautiful celebrations.
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3: 26-28
A reminder to all to return their library books before the end of term. Students will receive overdue notices this week. Students are unable to borrow until books are either returned or replacement costs have been paid. We encourage students to take responsibility to keep their books in a safe location and change their books on a regular basis.
Dress Up Day
BYO Picnic on September 24th at 11:30am at the beautiful Ben’s Walk picnic area. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tickets for this event are limited so please register so you don’t miss out. You can register for the event and find out more on our Eventbrite page.
Recently the Year 6 classes held a Cupcake Day, to raise money for the end of year gift to the school. The money raised will be used to improve the Cockatoo Garden. We are pleased to announce that the Year 6 students raised $694!! Well done Year 6, fantastic community service.
With the warmer weather, please ensure that your child comes to school with a drink bottle.
The bubblers are still turned off due to COVID, so there is no other access to water.
Please get your child to check the lost property basket.
Whatever clothing is left at the end of the term will be washed and donated to the clothing pool and/or Vinnies.
Thanks.
School photos will be held on Monday, 9th November (Term 4).
https://form.jotform.com/202509283861861
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2021 Season Trials Southern Branch Inc. Boys AYL Please click the link to complete this form. form.jotform.com |
Trials will be held at South Nowra Sunday 20th & 27th September
Friday 25th September
5.30pm – 6.45pm for u/9 – u/12s
6.30pm – 8pm for u/13s – u/16s
Please complete jot form and arrive for trials 15 minutes prior to start time.
All players will receive equal game time.
Trial times for Sunday 20th & 27th September
9am – 10.15am u/9s Players Born 2012 Field 4 A
Games will be 25-minutes each way.
Trials for players born 2011 u/10s 2021
9am – u/9 Shoalhaven Sap v u/9 Highlands Sap Field 5 A
10am – Trialists v u/9 Highlands Sap
11am – u/9 Shoalhaven Sap v Trialists
Trials for players born 2010 u/11s 2021
10am - u/10 Shoalhaven Rep v u/10 Highlands Sap Field 5 B
11am – u/10 Shoalhaven Sap v u/10 Highlands Sap
12 pm - u/10 Shoalhaven Rep v u/10 Shoalhaven Sap
Additional players will be added to the teams in the draw
Trials for Players Born 2009 u/12s 2021
10am - u/11 Shoalhaven Rep v u/11 Highlands Sap Field 4 B
11am – u/11 Shoalhaven Sap v u/11 Highlands Sap
12 pm - u/11 Shoalhaven Rep v u/11 Shoalhaven Sap
Additional players will be added to the teams in the draw
Trials for Players Born 2008 u/13s 2021
10am - u/12 Shoalhaven Rep v u/12 Highlands Sap Field 3
11am – u/12 Shoalhaven Sap v u/12 Highlands Sap
12 pm - u/12 Shoalhaven Rep v u/12 Shoalhaven Sap
Additional players will be added to the teams in the draw
Trials for Players Born 2007 u/14s 2021
10am - u/13 Shoalhaven Rep v Southern u/13s Field 2
11am – u.13 Shoalhaven Rep v Southern u/13s
Additional players will be added to the teams in the draw
12 noon – 1.30pm
Trials for players Born 2006 u/15s 2021 Field 2
Trials for players Born 2005 u/16s 2001 Field 3
Please see below on the structure of Southern Branch Inc
Southern Branch Sap for ages u/9 – u/12
u/9s have 7 boys & 2 girls in each team
u/10, u/11, u/12 have 10 Boys & 2 girls in each team,
Training 2 x weekly at South Nowra.
2021 season training to commence week 1 of school term.
18 Games played on Sunday Mornings, all games are v Sydney teams.
12 Games at South Nowra.
6 Games in Bowral.
Gala Days – 2 in Goulburn
1 in Sydney
Selected Players can also play for their local club team.
Southern Branch Boys u/13, u/14, u/15, u/16
Training 2 x weekly at South Nowra
2021 season training to commence week 1 of school Term.
22 Competition Games in a season.
16 games are at home.
6 games are in Sydney.
Selected players can play for their club team.
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Term 3 Week 10 |
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Wednesday 23.09.2020 |
Nude Food Day |
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Friday 25.09.2020 |
St Michael's Feast Day Last day of Term 3 |
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Term 4 Week 1 |
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Monday 12.10.2020 |
First day of Term 4 |