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Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,
As we continue the season of Lent, we are invited to consider the ways in which we prepare for the greatest time of the Church year - Easter. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and for doing so with quiet humility. It is a time for us to practice good habits and to become more Christ-like in our interactions with others and with our world. All students at Good Samaritan are learning about Lent in their Religious Education lessons. I invite you to engage in conversations with your child/ren so that they can share their knowledge with you, and to share time in prayer with your child during Lent, perhaps in attendance at one of the Masses at St John Vianney’s:
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Sunday |
Mass: 8.30am |
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Mass: 10am (Italian) |
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Mass: 4.30pm (Vietnamese) |
In Faith and Learning,
Lisa Tyson
Acting Principal
GSFM OPEN DAY:
https://enrol.gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au/open
THANKYOU:
On behalf of the staff and students at Good Samaritan, I would like to extend a huge vote of thanks to Mrs Maddison and Mr Erick Zevallos for building our new sandpit. Maddie and Erick are the parents of Jack in Year 2 and Austin in Kindergarten and we are looking forward to the years of enjoyment that the sand pit will bring. Once processes, procedures and timetables are prepared, the students will be able to use the new addition.
Proactive testing of mulched areas:
Kindergarten Welcome & Year 6 BBQ:
One of the great traditions of Good Samaritan is the Kindergarten and Year 6 Welcome BBQ. This is an opportunity for all Kindergarten parents to come along and meet more friends whilst also meeting their child’s Year 6 buddy and parents.
The BBQ will be held on Wednesday 28 February from 5:30pm-7pm.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Should you wish to contribute to Project Compassion this Lent Season, here is the QR code for our school. Donations above $2 will generate receipts and all donations will count in our school's fundraising tally.
BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR LITURGY
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of another school year, welcome our Kindergarten, new students/staff and induct our year 6 into their leadership roles for 2024.
Please join us for a picnic morning tea after in the school grounds. Coffee van will be available should you wish to purchase a coffee. If the weather is wet, there will be no picnic.
Friday 23 February SJV @ 9.15am
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION ENROLMENTS 2024
Parents and caregivers of children in Year 6 are now invited to enrol their child into the 2024 programme for Sacrament of Confirmation.
To enrol your child in the Sacramental program visit the parish website: lumenchristi.org.au/sacramental
If you have any queries, please contact the Lumen Christi Office on (02) 4211 0504.
N.B. Enrolments close 1 March 2024.
Farewell Father James
We will farewell Father James on Friday 23 February at 2.00pm at our school assembly.
DATES FOR SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS:
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TERM 1 & 2 |
GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILIES |
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Parent information Evening |
Wednesday 20 March at 6:30pm |
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Candidate's Commitment Mass |
Sunday 24 March at 8:30am |
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School Program St Brigid’s and Good Samaritan |
5 weeks with 2 weeks of pupil vacation |
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Parish Mass Attendance |
Tuesday 26 March - no Mass |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation |
Saturday from 11:00am - 12:00 noon on 1 of the following days: |
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Retreat Day |
Friday 17 May from 8:50 am - 3:00 pm |
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Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Brian Mascord |
St John Vianney Church |
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS:
General enquiries
Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, Wollongong
Diocese of Wollongong
PO Box 874 (36 Harbour Street)
Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
Ph: (02) 42 110500
Email: wollongong@dow.org.au
Office hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am–1:00pm)
News from Year 1 Classrooms
Year 1 students have had a great start to the new academic year. Everyone has settled into their new class and they have reunited with old friends and made new friends too. In English, we have been reading the Australian text Our Island written by the children of Gununa together with Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey. We have compared Mornington Island and the animals that live there to where we live.
In Mathematics we have had fun skip counting forward and backwards to 120. In Sport, we have practised running in preparation for our cross country carnival! Year 1 love to learn!.
News from Year 2 Classrooms
Year 2 has had a great start to the year! We have been revisiting our school expectations and PB4L rules. In English, we have been exploring the picture book ‘Welcome to Country’ and learning about the differences between an acknowledgement to a country and welcome to country. In mathematics we have been learning about collections of 10 and how they are useful when working with larger quantities.
Year 2 students have been very busy in Visual Arts creating amazing self-portraits. The portraits have helped the children learn more about their own self identity and about each other. Fostering a sense of welcome and belonging within our classroom is vital, helping all students feel valued, safe and happy in their learning environment.
Diary Dates & Reminders for the week ahead:
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REMINDER: |
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Friday 23 February |
Welcome Liturgy 9.30am @ SJV Fr James Farewell Assembly |
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Wednesday 28 February |
Kindergarten / Year 6 Welcome BBQ |
P&F AGM
Please come along to the P & F AGM
Date: 27.02.2024
Time: 7 pm in the School Library
Week 4
23 February – Welcome Liturgy SJV 9.15am
23 February - Fr James's Farewell Assembly 2 pm
Week 5
28 February – Kindergarten/Year 6 Welcome BBQ
1 March – Sacrament of Confirmation enrolments close
1 March - Assembly
Week 6
5 March – South Coast Regional Swimming Carnival
8 March – Assembly
Week 7
13 March – NAPLAN Commences
13 March – Open School – Twilight 5pm – 6pm
15 March – Feast of St Patrick Liturgy 9:15am
15 March – Assembly
Week 8
NAPLAN continues
20 March – Feast of St Joseph’s liturgy
20 March – Parent Information evening – Sacrament of Confirmation 6:30pm – 7:30pm
21 March – Cross Country Carnival at Kembla Joggers
22 March – Assembly
Week 9
24 March – 8:30am Confirmation Student Commitment Mass
25 March – Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord Liturgy/ Holy Week Liturgy 9:15am
27 March – Easter Hat Parade and Raffle
28 March – Staff Spirituality Day – Pupil Free Day
29 March – GOOD FRIDAY
Week 10
31 March – EASTER SUNDAY
1 April – EASTER MONDAY
2 April – Year 6 Mass 9:30am
5 April – Assembly
Week 11
9 April – Year 6 Mass 9:30am
12 April – GSFM Award Liturgy 9:15am (LAST DAY TERM 1)