Book Week and Grandparents Day - Important Information 

The theme for Book Week 2019 is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’. Book Week will run from the 19th - 23rd of August 2019 and so this year St Michael's will be celebrating Book Week on Friday 23rd August in conjunction with Grandparents day. 

To celebrate this wonderful occasion we are inviting all students from Kinder to Year 6 to come dressed as their favourite book character or around the theme of 'Reading is my Secret Power’ for our school book week parade on Friday 23rd August.  

Timeline: 

• Book Week Parade: 9:45am

Come one and come all to see the wonderful students at St Michael’s parade around as their favourite character from a book. 

• Morning Tea: 10:30am in the school hall

Morning Tea will be provided for our lovely grandparents 

• Recess with the students: 11:00am

Grandparents can join their grandchild on the playground at recess time.  

• Open Classroom: 11:30-12:30am 

Grandparents are welcome to come to open classrooms to help the students engage in fun & exciting Literacy Activities around the Shortlisted Books for 2019. ALSO in this time go to the bookfair to purchase a book for our wonderful school. 

• Prayer and Blessing for grandparents:  The day will conclude with a prayer and blessing from 12:30- 1:00 pm. 

In the school library from 11:30am - 12:30pm there will be opportunities for families to buy a book to donate to our library. There will be cash only. 

Disco

Normal (mufti) clothes 

The school disco on Thursday 23rd of August. K-2 Disco: 5.30pm - 6.45pm and Yrs 3 to 6: Disco 7.00pm - 8.15pm. Tickets will be sold at the door at for $5 per person, which includes entry and a sausage sandwich.  Glow sticks will be available at the door. 

Morning Tea for Great People’s Day 

Great People’s Day (Grandparent’s Day) is approaching fast, so preparations are underway to make the day GREAT!!  To help prepare morning tea for these special people in our lives, we are asking that all families provide a small food contribution.  We are also seeking volunteers to assist with preparing and serving food on Friday 23rd August. If you are able to volunteer please let the school office know or email: info@smtdow.catholic.edu.au with your chosen timeslot.  The more the merrier!!

Below is a list of classes & food donations:

Kindergarten: mixed sandwiches + at least 1 volunteer to assist with preparation and serving 

Year 1: Fruit, Cheese & biscuits + at least 1 volunteer to assist with preparation and serving 

Year 2: Biscuits + at least 1 volunteer to assist with preparation

Year 3B and 3W: Cakes + at least 2 volunteers to assist with preparation 

Year 4: Slices + at least 1 volunteer to assist with preparation and serving 

Year 5: Mixed Sandwiches + at least 2 volunteers to assist with preparation and serving 

Year 6W and Year 6B: Fruit, Cheese & biscuits + at least 1 volunteer to assist with preparation and serving  

Staff: Drinks - fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee. 

Please deliver food donations to the Hall on Friday morning at drop off time.

Great People Day Roster - Date: Friday 23rd August

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion 

CHANGE OF DATE:

First Penance and First Communion

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion are celebrated when a child is in Year 2 or seven years old (or older).  First Communion is given to children who have reached the age of reason, which is accepted as seven years old, that is, when a child is in Year 2 [Canons 913, 914].  Prior to receiving First Communion, children are to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance [Reconciliation]. In order to prepare for these Sacraments, there is a preparation program consisting of the following: 

Enrolments close on Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Enrolment Forms for 2019 may be downloaded from the Parish website

Parent Meeting is on Tuesday, 8 October at 7:30pm  [not 15 October]

Penance:  Classes 1 and 2 are on Tuesdays, 22 and 29 October, 3:45pm to 5pm  Sacrament of Penance is on Wednesday, 30 October at 7:00pm Eucharist:  Classes 3 and 4 are on Tuesdays, 12 and 19 November, 3:45pm to 5pm First Communion is celebrated at either of the weekend Masses on 30 November or 1 December or 7/8 December or on any later weekend.

THANK YOU! MARY MACKILLOP WHOLE SCHOOL MASS

Last Friday, August 10th our school community joined together to celebrate and remember St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Thank you to Fr Ken for leading us in celebrating the Mass and the families who were able to attend. We appreciate your generosity with our non-perishable items - we had baskets full of items for St Vincent de Paul. 

Pupil Free Day and Staff Spirituality Day - Monday September 23

Monday, September 23 will be a Pupil Free Day for students as staff will be involved in their annual Spirituality Day. The Staff Spiritual Formation Retreat Day will focus on the theme: Sustaining Our Purpose - Self-care & Staff Well-being. This day will include an integration of spiritual and psychological practices that support us in sustaining our purpose.  “You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story & hustle for your worthiness." - Brene Brown

Religious Literacy Assessment 

Well done to our Year 4 students who sat The Religious Literacy Assessment (RLA) on Tuesday, August 20. This assessment project provides a sustained and systemic Diocesan approach to the documentation and reporting of students’ learning in the key learning area of Religious Education (RE) across the diocese and in particular, aspects of religious literacy. It is a means of celebrating and sharing the good news about students' learning in Religious Education and enables the story to be told on a continuing basis.

Upcoming Events in Term 3

St Francis of Assisi Liturgy- Hosted by Kindergarten 

Wednesday,  September 25 @ 2:30pm 

Miss Emma Groves – Religious Education Coordinator