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Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,
I would like to extend my appreciation to our families for finding alternate arrangements for your children on Monday 8th April. The day was spent relocating the administration and staffroom services, which involved a great deal of manpower and periods of interrupted phone and internet communication. I extend my sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff who worked hard to set up the alternative spaces throughout the school.
I will keep you updated on the progress of the repair work as the work is carried out.
As a result of the relocation of our administration area to the library:
- individual student borrowing is suspended
- signage is being arranged to direct parents/visitors to the library
- anyone entering the school grounds after 9am is asked to enter via the McGrath St Gate and then proceed to the library
- all members of the school leadership team are working in the library
- sick bay is also in the library
Early next term, we will be inviting students in Years 4-6, teachers and parents to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process.
We would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at Good Samaritan
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will be able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using a URL that will be shared with you next term.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From the commencement of Term 2, newsletters will be provided FORTNIGHTLY, starting Week 2.
Please continue to also read COMPASS announcements and to check our social media posts.
I wish all families an enjoyable student vacation period and look forward to all that Term 2 2024 will bring to the Good Samaritan community.
Mrs Lisa Tyson
Acting Principal
Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother's Day, it's the perfect time to honour the incredible women who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support. To celebrate these remarkable mothers, we are thrilled to announce a special Mother's Day Breakfast event!
Join us on Friday 10 May at school for a delightful morning filled with warmth, appreciation, and delicious treats. It's our chance to express gratitude to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who enrich our lives every day.
Whether you're a mother yourself, celebrating a cherished maternal figure, or simply want to share in the joy of this occasion, we invite you to come together as a community to celebrate the profound impact of motherhood.
Let's make this Mother's Day one to remember! Save the date, spread the word, and let's show our mothers just how much they mean to us.
Mrs Catherine Hailstone
Assistant Principal
Project Compassion
Thanks to our wonderful Good Sam community for your generous donations. Collectively with our Shrove Tuesday, Hot Cross Bun Drive and our classroom boxes, we raised $1501.26.
As the Religious Education Coordinator of our school, it makes me proud to belong to such a community. Several students donated their own birthday money or money they had saved at home from doing extra chores. It is when we reflect on these acts of service that we bear witness to what it means to be a child of God. It clarifies what a wonderful job parents are doing to raise such humble and compassionate humans, truly living by St Benedicts value of Loving, Christ and Neighbour.
Our winning class who raised the most funds is 2 GOLD with a total of $410.00
The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son.
We are continually reminded of the importance of this feast to our salvation in various devotional prayers. Two examples that highlight the importance of this feast are the joyous mysteries of the Rosary and the Angelus.
The feast of the Annunciation began to be celebrated on this day during the fourth and fifth centuries, soon after the date for celebrating Christmas was universalized throughout the Church. This feast celebrates the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Trinity and the salvation of all mankind. This point of our salvation was deeply discussed by many of the Church fathers, to explain it to the faithful and to show the deep love God has for us. Some of the Church fathers who wrote on this were St. Athanasius, St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Augustine.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We are excited to announce that this year's Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Program is now open and enrolments close on 17th May 2024.
To access the information regarding enrolment, please click on the following link: [Click Here]
We look forward to welcoming you on the Sacramental journey.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM DATES
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TERM 1 & 2 |
GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILIES |
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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 |
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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)
Our first day back next term, Tuesday 30 April, will be a special day at our school - PB4L Day! PB4L stands for Positive Behaviour for Learning, and it's a day dedicated to reviewing and reinforcing our behaviour expectations while creating an engaging and interactive learning environment for our students.
On PB4L Day, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into our school's behaviour expectations through explicit teaching and fun activities.
Students are invited to wear their house colours in mufti, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
Congratulations to our Recipients:
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Year |
Values |
PE - Merit |
Creative Arts - Merit |
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K Blue |
Sienna P |
Hugo I |
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K Gold |
Tommy H |
Remy N |
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1 Blue |
Edward D Lucas T Taj Mc Oliver G |
Nash E |
Meera V |
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1 Gold |
Ava D |
Fatou L |
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2 Blue |
Owen H |
Roman K |
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2 Gold |
Jack H |
Deetyah V |
Caroline M |
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3 Blue |
Ellie Mc |
Samuel H |
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3 Gold |
Sonny Martin |
Stella Di |
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4 Blue |
Andrew P |
Summer P-PE Cali B - CLASS |
Leon P J |
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4 Gold |
Xavier C |
Hugo N- PE Henry G Marius A |
Edward N |
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5 Blue |
Ronny H |
Braxton G |
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5 Gold |
Aaliah G |
Madeleine S |
Cassandra R |
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6 Blue |
Phoenix P |
Harlan J |
Cari S |
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6 Gold |
Genevieve G |
Lucy B |
Noah G |
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Amaroo Blue |
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Nicholas P |
Leo T |
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Amaroo Gold |
Harrison W |
Jack N |
Harrison W |
BUS TRAVEL
Transport NSW has https://transportnsw.info/student-code-conduct This Code of Conduct unpacks the responsibilities of students, parents and school principals in relation to bus behaviour. The guidelines also indicate the consequences for a breach of the Code of Conduct.
For your information, the following is taken from section 2 of the Guidelines - Student Code of Conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS ON BUSES
It is every student's responsibility to behave in a manner that ensures the safety and comfort of passengers and drivers. This includes:
Behaviour on buses:
- Use appropriate language not offensive or racist language
- Fighting, spitting, feet on seats, throwing things in or from the bus is not permitted
- No eating or drinking (other than water) — unless for medical reasons or the bus operator gives written permission
- Offer seats to adults including people with a disability, elderly or expectant mothers
- Do not touch, push or shove other people
- Do not bully or harass other passengers or the driver. This includes photographing, making lewd or suggestive comments, acting in a manner or participating in activities that may be deemed inappropriate or of a sexual nature.
- Avoid attracting the attention of the driver except in the case of emergency
- Do not play music at such volume that it may distract the bus driver or other passengers.
Parent Action: If your child/ren catches a bus to or from school please familiarise yourself with the Student Code Of Conduct When Travelling (attached below) and speak to your child/ren about their responsibilities on the buses.
Upcoming key dates:
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Friday |
10 May | Mother's Day Breakfast/Liturgy | 7:30am |
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Friday |
21 June | Pie Drive |
Mothers Day Information
APRIL
T1 W11
Friday 12 April: GSFM Award Liturgy 9:15am (LAST DAY TERM 1)
T2 W1
APRIL
Monday 29 April: First Day Term 2 -PUPIL FREE DAY
Tuesday30 April: Students Return
Tuesday30 April: PB4L Day
MAY
T2W1
Wednesday 1 May: Anzac Day/ Recognition Liturgy
Thursday 2 May: Year 6 Attending RSL Sub Branch combined Schools Anzac Assembly
Friday 3 May: Assembly 2:00pm
T2W2
Tuesday 7 May: Diocesan Cross Country
Friday 10 May: Mother's Day Breakfast 7:30am
Friday 10 May: Mother's Day Stall
T2 W3
Monday 13 May: Winter Uniform
Thursday 16 May: Pentecost Liturgy- Hall Whole School 11:30am
Friday 17 May: Confirmation Retreat / School Hall
Friday 17 May: NO ASSEMBLY
Saturday 18 May: Celebration of Confirmation 4:30pm SJV Co- Cathedral
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