Living the St Michael’s Visions Awards

On Friday 23rd June we gathered for our special ‘Living the St Michaels’. Several Students were asked “How do you follow St Michael's Vision?” Through the responses shared, our students have remarkable gifts,  talents, dedication, and hard work. Each student has the opportunity to shine in their own individual way. From outstanding academic performance to exceptional athletic abilities, artistic endeavours, leadership qualities, community service initiatives and respectful relationships.

It was truly heartwarming to witness the joy and pride radiating from our students as they received their well-deserved awards.

Excellence in Learning

Living Fully in Community

Mini Vinnies - Winter Appeal

We would like to express our gratitude to our parent community for your unwavering support, generosity and for instilling in our students the importance of giving back. Your involvement and encouragement in initiatives for the Winter Appeal will make a tremendous difference in the lives of those less fortunate. 

The students also took part in lessons, they explored the challenges faced by individuals and families during the winter months and how our contributions as a school can provide them with much-needed support and warmth. 

Thank you to our Year 5 and 6 Mini Vinnies and Dynamic Learning team. They have shown dedication, compassion, and leadership in organising and supporting this years Winter Appeal. 

Confirmation 

Congratulations to all the students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We would like to acknowledge their dedication, commitment and active participation in their preparations for Confirmation. We would also like to express our gratitude to Fr Ken, Mrs Peardon, parents and families. Your unwavering encouragement and guidance have played an essential role in the spiritual development of our students. May these students be blessed with the wisdom, strength, and courage to live lives that reflect the teachings of Christ.

Naidoc Week Celebrations 

Throughout Week Two the students acknowledged and celebrated Naidoc Week this was an opportunity reflect on the meaning of this year’s NAIDOC Week theme “For Our Elders”, during the Liturgy we were reminded this  is an opportunity for all Australian people that we can continue  learn from the  Elders' knowledge and perspectives, and that these continue to be passed down through generations, . celebrating and sharing the knowledge and lived experiences of our Elders past and present, to ensure the stories as First Peoples are valued.

As part of our Naidoc Week celebrations we created a whole school display.

“For our Elders.”

Each student decorated a petal, each petal represents-  a way they show their support - their name is their pledge of support.

World Prayer for the Grandparents and the Elderly

Over the weekend July 22/23 the Church celebrated World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. They were Jesus’ grandparents and the parents of Mary. This celebration gives an opportunity to reflect on the great love and care that our grandparents give us. 

We shared in a prayer to honour the Elderly and Grandparents. Students throughout the week were asked to colour pictures, draw or make cards for the Elderly people in our community. These pictures were shared with St Vincent De Paul and the local nursing home in the hope that it may brighten and bring joy to the Elderly’s day.

Year Six Bishop Mass

On Wednesday 19th July  our Year Six  leaders attended Mass with Bishop Brian Mascord at St Therese West Wollongong. They  celebrated alongside their Year Six  peers from across our diocese as a faith-filled community. This annual Year Six Mass is a coming-of-age tradition for students graduating from their primary school education. It was an opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist and remind students of how they can foster their relationship with Jesus, through compassionate actions and loving words as they grow. We know our leaders participated in reflective liturgical movement with grace and reverence. Throughout this special occasion they  represented our school community with pride and respect.

Environmental Stewardship

Last term we started a few new initiatives that came out of our student WEN day, these initiatives  will be ongoing.

Can we ask for your continued support and encouragement in the collection of our bottle lids. We are going to need a large amount to create an artwork.

It was great seeing our students using the baskets to recycle the pens!

Upcoming Dates

Friday August 4 at 9.30pm

Kindergarten and Year Five Buddy Mass

Tuesday August 8 at 2.40pm

Mary Mackillop reflection

Friday August 11 at 9.30pm

Whole school Mass - Feast of Mary Mackillop

Tuesday August 15 at 2.30pm

Feast of the Assumption whole school liturgy - hosted by Year One and Year Two

Mrs Steph Brown - Religious Education Co ordinator