Look Closer:

Laziness: For many people, following God seems like too much effort. Don’t let laziness keep you from responding to God’s call:

Do the job you’ve been avoiding. Offer it for God’s glory.

Instead of “slothing” in front of the TV, do a kind deed for someone.

Get up early and go for a walk. Marvel at God’s creation and give thanks to Him.

Monday 21 March marked the passing of St Benedict. The children have remembered him in their classrooms with this short video.

Benedict is most famous for the Book he wrote - The Rule of St Benedict. This document has been foundational for many Christian traditions and communities. It is through the rule that we have drawn our commitment to a Love of Learning and also the 5 Mission Behaviours.

Take some time to watch the clip with your child as they come to know and understand the life of St Benedict and his legacy to Catholic communities across the world.

Vinnie’s Van visit:Kelly and Sharlene visited Years Five and Six last week and walked us through what a night on the Vinnies van looks like. They explained what supplies they give to their visitors and how they offer food, washing powder, rain jackets, tents, supply packs  and many more things. Most importantly, they offer a conversation and their time. It has inspired us to help more in the future.

Harmony Day: We came together to celebrate Harmony Day on 21 March. Created in 1999 to celebrate unity and diversity, Harmony Day was originally an Australian celebration but is now marked worldwide by conscientious citizens. We met as a whole school to pray for our neighbours near and far and created a prayer chain.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it; you shall love your neighbour as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two great commandments. (Matthew 22: 37-40)

* helmet √

* firm tyres √

* good brakes √

Saturday 26 March: Earth Hour

Let’s help the planet and turn our lights off from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Project Compassion

Many thanks to our Ambassadors in Years 5 and 6 who gave up their time to work on the lolly guessing competition and to everyone who guessed. We raised $200.80. Our next fundraiser will be a whole school mufti on Friday 1st April. Please bring in a gold  coin donation.

Easter bun Fundraiser for Project Compassion. Bakers Delight has jumped on board to help us raise funds for Project Compassion…………………………….