Social Justice

The Josephite charism is embedded in many school learning and mission-related activities. Through embracing the mandate of the foundress, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’ (1871). This year the school supported the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal by contributing beanies to support those living on the streets during winter. In support of Caritas during Lent the school focused on a country each week, reading and watching stories highlighting how Caritas Australia is working together with vulnerable people, empowering them to develop their strengths and create change in their own communities. To raise money for caritas we dressed up as someone who inspires us to be more in line with the  theme ‘Aspire not to HAVE more but to BE more’. The Mini Vinnies ran an obstacle course fundraiser where students brought in a gold coin to raise money for the Lismore Flood Appeal. We are currently creating Christmas hampers and Christmas cards for St Vincent de Paul to distribute to those less fortunate during the festive season.  

Sacraments 

This year the Parish, school and parents have worked together to prepare our Year 6 students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Next year we will continue with Sacraments suspended this year including Penance and Eucharist. 

Christmas Art Competition

Audrey M was a finalist in the Wollongong Diocese Christmas Art Competition and has now had her artwork selected for the ‘The Sydney Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition’ for 2021. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition Online Launch will be held on Sunday, 5 December at 12.30pm at: https://reonline.sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/christmas-story/

The Virtual Christmas Story Art Exhibition will be launched on Monday, 6 December.

Congratulations to both Audrey and Leon for having there work selected as apart of the Wollongong Christmas Art Exhibition. 

Year 6 Activate Fire 

As part of the Year 6 Religion Curriculum our Year 6 students were involved in an Immersive Spiritual Experience based on the Year 6 unit Confirmation: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. This day was held on Tuesday November 23. The day was facilitated by Emma Riolo and Madeline Negus. The students had a fantastic day and enjoyed this spiritual experience. 

Grandparents Day

Dear Grandparents & Great People, 

We usually have a special celebration for our grandparents and great people each year, however this year due to covid we are unable to do this. 

Instead, we thought that we would bring the beautiful children of St Michael’s into your hearts and homes this year. Each class has created a special video to acknowledge and bless all the beautiful grandparents and great people in our lives. 

What children need most are what grandparents and greatpeople can provide in abundance. They provide unconditional love, patience, humour, kindness, comfort and lessons in life. 

Kinder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt3GhJkqG40

Year 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8En7TJ5qMaE

Year 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XBIGZo55Gs

Year 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuH2J-Cur2s

Year 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw4IO5fmbDk

Year 5:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1dBr9MdvQk

Year 6W: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVZbeHMLK_M

Year 6B:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ61jVGQlYY

Whole School Liturgy 

On Friday 10th December we will be celebrating a whole school liturgy with Father Ken via zoom. 

Miss Emma Groves - Religious Education Coordinator