RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REPORT with Mrs Deanna  David

Greetings and many blessings to you all. Here are some updates and resources that I feel will be of benefit to you.

Year 6 Christmas Art Competition 

Our school participated in the annual Christmas Story art competition. One of our student’s artworks was shortlisted and was on display at the Wollongong City Art Gallery.   

We congratulate Anne Day who was one of 40 students to be selected from across the Diocese for her piece “The Final Journey”.  It was on display in the Art Gallery up until just recently. 

We also congratulate these other five students for being selected to have their artwork shortlisted: Saige Morris, Teresa Mikhael, Sebastian Fricot, Davitah Seneviratne, Sophia Masilungan. 

We thank the Year 5 and Year 6  teachers who supported the students in their Christmas Art Journey this year. 

CRAZY SOCK DAY - Catholic Mission Month

Next Friday the 28th of October our school will be celebrating Catholic Mission Month with a “Socktober” fundraising, awareness and activity day. Each class will choose an activity to do related to Socktober - some may choose making balls or kicking goals. Every child is invited to wear crazy or odd socks and bring a gold coin or note donation. We also have a school website if you wish to make a donation there as well. 

https://www.socktober.org.au/fundraisers/holyfamilyingleburn 

Activate:

On Friday, our school hosted ‘Activate On Fire’. Our Year 6 students joined students from St Francis College Edmondson Park and Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale for a day of evangelisation and reflection on the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a wonderful opportunity for all students involved. 

We thank the amazing parent helpers who assisted in the BBQ on this day - to feed over 250 people.  We also thank the Wollongong Youth Ministry Team who facilitated the day for us. 

Sacrament Update:

Recently we celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Brian and Fr Henry. The candidates were extremely well-behaved and the service was beautiful. Please see photos below:   

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday 20th November.   We have our child/ parent/carer sessions starting on Monday at 7pm in the Church.  Please arrive early for registration. 

Whole School and Grade Mass      

Please see the dates and times below for details regarding Mass and Liturgical Celebrations. You are welcome to attend. More information will follow regarding some of these events. 

Grade/Parish Mass at 9;15am

25th October: Kindy and Year 6 

1st November: Year 1 and Year 5 

8th November: Year 4 and Kindy

15th November: Year 2 and Year 3

22nd November: Year 5 and Year 1

29th November: Year 6 and Year 4

Remembrance Day Liturgy

Friday 11th November time to be confirmed 

Whole School Christmas Concert

Wednesday 14th December 1130am 

Whole School End of Year  Mass/ Farewell to Year students

Friday 16th December 11:30am 

Podcast: Ripples Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parents on-going spiritual formation. It seeks to offer a space where people can draw on the wisdom of a series of guest speakers and can experience some treasured stillness through meditation. See the link - you can either download the files as podcasts or listen to them directly from the website. 

Do you yearn to have a moment of stillness or inspiration?

Have you listened to one of the CEO Ripples Podcasts? 

Scan here to access the podcasts and download onto your phone.    

You can download straight onto iTunes or PodBean.