Dear Families,

As we approach the end of Term 1, I want to express my gratitude for your support and involvement throughout this term. This is a quick reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, 10 April, is the last day of school, and Friday, 11 April, is a Pupil-Free Day.

Holy Week

This Sunday marks Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week in the Church, a deeply significant time as we reflect on the final days of Jesus’ life. Last Friday, our Kindergarten students delighted us all with their reenactment of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding a donkey. The Kinder students were fantastic, and their heartfelt performance brought the story to life beautifully. Well done to them!

We will continue to honour Holy Week with our liturgies tomorrow. Year 4 will present a reenactment of Holy Thursday at 12:45pm in the school hall. Later tomorrow, Year 5 and Year 6 will lead the Good Friday and Easter liturgy at 2:00pm in the Church. These prayerful and meaningful occasions allow us to unite as a community in reflection and faith. All are most welcome to attend. As we head into Easter, I hope you have a blessed and joyful time celebrating with your families. I encourage you to attend the many special events next week in the parish. Easter, to us, is more than chocolate and bunnies!

First Holy Communion

This weekend, many of our Year 4 students will receive their First Holy Communion—a special milestone in their faith journey. We wish these students all the best as they take this important step in welcoming Jesus into their hearts in a new and profound way. Let us pray for them and their families during this significant time, as they come together to celebrate and grow in their faith. Congratulations!

Compliance Review

Today, we were privileged to welcome representatives from Catholic Education for our 5-yearly Compliance Review. This thorough review ensures our school meets the requirements of the ACT Education Act, covering policies, teaching, learning documents, and programs. I’m proud to share that the day has been a great success, and we continue to deliver high-quality education for our students.

One notable achievement I’d like to celebrate is our current attendance rate. Of all ACT Catholic Primary Schools, we have achieved the highest attendance rate this year, over 95%! This statistic highlights the importance of regular attendance for students’ learning and development, and we’re thrilled to see such dedication from our families.

Canteen Menu

As mentioned last week, after a thorough review, we will conclude our partnership with The Merchant’s Feast at the end of this term and return to in-house operations led by Tracey Kane. Tracey will manage the canteen on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The new menu was published on Compass, and ordering will occur via QKr!.  

Term 2

As we prepare for Term 2, this is a quick reminder that school resumes for all students on Tuesday, 29 April (Monday, 28 April, is a pupil-free day). We’ll begin the term with a special ANZAC Day Service on Tuesday, 29 April, at 10:45am near the Church. All families are most welcome to join us for this important commemoration.

Thank you for a fantastic Term 1. I hope you all enjoy the upcoming holiday break, rest, recharge, and savour time with loved ones. I wish you a blessed Easter filled with joy and peace.

In faith and partnership,

David Austin

Lunch Activities Term 2

Teachers will offer a variety of activities during lunchtimes Term 2. 

Monday - Gardening (Yr1-6)

Tuesday - Library for quiet reading/drawing/lego. Children can bring stationery items from home to use in the library (K-6) 

Wednesday - Karaoke (K-6); and and Think Club (Yr3-6)

Thursday - Library for quiet reading and typing (K-6) and Boys Activity (Yr4-6)

Friday - Library for quiet reading/drawing/lego. Children can bring stationery items from home to use in the library (K-6); and Bikes (Yr3-6)

Choir

Choir will continue with Mrs Riley at 8.30am on Thursday mornings. Enrolment necessary.

Chess

Chess will be offered by Sydney Chess Club on Tuesdays. Enrolment necessary.

Sport Days

A Compass push will be sent out before the start of term with information about Term 2 Sport Days.

Yours in working together

Kerry Wode

Compass Notifications

Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:

• Project Compassion Boxes
• Easter Events
• Saturday Netball

As we move into final weeks of Lent are reminded that with Easter brings new life, peace 
and hope. May your Easter break be filled with hope, renewal and reset.

 
Please join our Parish over Easter in the many masses and events they are holding. 
Details are in our newsletter. 

Holy Communion 

This week, our students will make their First Holy Communion in masses on Saturday 
night and Sunday morning. This is the end of the huge term where they and their parents 
have been attending sessions each Wednesday night to prepare for this moment. We 
thank them for their commitment to their faith journey.

Project Compassion

Please continue to bring in your project compassion boxes before the end of term.

We want to acknowledge our Yr 6 students who have raised an enormous amount of 
money, especially Joey and Bella F, who went around to not only their families but their 
neighbourhood to raise money. Their class alone raised over $400. What an amazing 
effort and this money will be used in so many ways to help so many people, thank you so 
much. 

Afterschool AFL Clinics

We were so thrilled to have so many students take up the opportunity to participate in after
school AFL clinics. We know you really enjoyed them and the best part was students from
 K-6 were able to participate.

South Weston Swimming

Congratulations to our team of swimmers who competed at the South Weston Swimming
Carnival held at the AIS on Friday. Our swimmers swam incredibly well with lots of them 
getting PB’s in their event. Thank you to Mrs Iles for taking the team.

Cross Country

Our final carnival of the year, cross country will be held on Friday week 1. We are having it 
at Sacred Heart. A Compass event will be sent before the end of term for this. 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Olivia and Isla who have been selected in the ACT Team for Futsal. 

Year 3 have been investigating states of matter. Today they made ice cream by changing a liquid to a solid using ice. 

Phoebe from year 5 played her guitar and sang for playgroup.