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Dear Parents and Carers,
World Environment Day is held globally on June 5th, 2024. This event is a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to preserve the environment for future generations. Good Samaritan works to promote sustainability and encourages students to be mindful of their impact on the environment. We will acknowledge World Environment Day at our School assembly/Principals Awards this Friday.
Let's come together as a school community to make a positive difference and show our commitment to protecting the world we live in.
The theme for 2024 is #GenerationRestoration
World Environment Day Prayer
God of creation,
who loves all he has made and all that has evolved,
open the eyes of your people,
that your love might be reflected in our care for the planet.
Through Jesus Christ, who walked this earth and calls us by name.
Amen.
Thank you to the many parents who completed the Tell Them From Me survey. We will share information gained from this survey with you over the next few newsletters. We greatly appreciate the 154 responses from parents/carers, and those from our staff and students in providing valuable data for affirmation and improvement.
Do you have any friends or family who are still thinking about enrolling their child in school for 2025? Please ask them to jump on our website or contact our office. We also have fantastic student leaders who would love to lead families on a guided tour of our wonderful school.
Mrs Lisa Tyson
Acting Principal
We are thrilled to introduce a new initiative at our school designed to enhance the wellbeing and social skills of our students: the Wellbeing Wagons. These wagons will be available during recess and lunch breaks, both in the playground and across the road in our designated play area. They are stocked with a variety of engaging activities aimed at encouraging play, conversation, and the development of social skills.
What do I need to know about Semester One reports?
Semester One reports will be made available via compass to parents on Monday 24 June.
Grades are awarded to students following the Common Grade Scale. At the Parent Teacher Interviews in week 9&10, your child’s class teacher will be able to explain how the grade awarded reflects the level of work your child is currently achieving. Interviews will take place during the weekly period of Wednesday 26 June - Wednesday 3 July. Bookings will be made available for interviews in coming weeks. Students are invited to attend these interviews, especially those in Years 3-6.
Please take the time to watch this video:
Mrs Catherine Hailstone
Assistant Principal
First Holy Communion Parent Information Evening
Year 3 parents are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday 26 June at 6.30pm in the school hall. The evening marks the start of the process for the Sacramental Program for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for our Year 3 students. Father Bernard Gordan will join us as we prepare to journey with the students in preparation for their sacramental journey. The evening is for parents only.
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Friday 7 June
The Feast of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most widely practiced and well-known devotions in the Roman Catholic Church. It takes the physical heart of Jesus as representation of His Divine love for humanity. The Feast of the Sacred Heart has been in the Roman Catholic Liturgical calendar since 1856, and is always celebrated 19 days after Pentecost Sunday and always falls on a Friday. The devotion especially emphasizes the unmitigated love, compassion, and long-suffering of the heart of Christ towards humanity.
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)
Congratulations Week 4 Recipients
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Year |
Values |
Merit |
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K Blue |
Andy H |
Rafael |
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K Gold |
Kriyansh G |
Xander A |
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1 Blue |
Harvey S |
Charli G Edward D |
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1 Gold |
Thomas H |
Ari P Amalia C |
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2 Blue |
Brielle P |
Ari S Capri L |
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2 Gold |
Archer T |
Jack Z Ruben R |
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3 Blue |
Grace R |
Remi F Nina I |
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3 Gold |
Sonny M |
Leah B Stella D |
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4 Blue |
Summer P |
Tessa B Keziya S |
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4 Gold |
Isla C |
Emily T Cristiano B Indi H |
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5 Blue |
Sampson P |
Amelie B Hendrix V |
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5 Gold |
Juliette S |
Zoe B Maison V |
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6 Blue |
Elizabelle P |
Marc A Milla E |
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6 Gold |
Noah G |
Rose C Genevieve G |
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Amaroo Gold |
Evan P Annabella C |
Congratulations Week 5 Recipients
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Year |
Values |
PE |
Creative Arts |
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K Blue |
Olivia W |
Preston P |
Rafael I |
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KGold |
Tommy H Sharni G |
Isla I |
Allegra K |
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1 Blue |
Charli G |
Penelope K |
Eliana A |
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1 Gold |
Cara |
Brandon D |
Lewis M |
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2 Blue |
Timothy R |
Danny C |
Eleanor N |
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2 Gold |
Lucas A |
Sebastion P |
Giulio D |
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3 Blue |
Evangeline G Zara P |
Henry G |
Aydin Y |
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3 Gold |
Serafina D |
Serafina D |
Felix P |
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4 Blue |
Gabe |
Josefina D |
Harriet W |
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4 Gold |
Audrey S |
Eva M |
Evelyn B |
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5 Blue |
Braxton G Sofia W |
Matilda P Jack P Marcus D |
Flynn C |
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5 Gold |
Nyomi N |
Mason V |
Zoe B |
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6 Blue |
Lachlan B |
Ayla S |
Sebastian S |
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6 Gold |
Sienna E |
James S |
Evie W |
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Amaroo Gold |
Harrison W |
Jack N |
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Amaroo Blue |
William D |
Ky C |
Students who receive 10, 20, 30 awards will be presented a Principal Award on Friday 7 June.
Invitations have been sent out to parents.
Students who have received 10,20,30 awards and have not been advised of this award ceremony will be invited to Week 9 Friday 28 June.
Mackillop Football (Soccer) Trials
Maddy M, Archer V and Nash T represented the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop Football Trials held last Friday. Our students showcased the spirit of Good Samaritan with immense pride.
Congratulations to Maddy M and Archer V who was selected to represent the Mackillop team. Good luck at the upcoming NSWPSSA championships.
NSW All Schools AFL Championships
Congratulations to Amari W for her outstanding performance at the NSW All Schools AFL Championships in Albury. Amari played in a combined South Coast team showing her dedication and hard work and is to be commended for her fair play.
NSWPSSA Hockey Championships
Isabelle O represented our school and Mackillop with finesse and determination at the NSWPSSA Hockey Championships. Isabelle exemplified sportsmanship and skill. Her dedication and passion for the game were evident to all who watched. Congratulations Isabelle!
Diocesan Cross Country - May 28th
It was a beautiful day at Willandra for the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. All students participated with great enthusiasm and gave their best efforts.
Congratulations to the following students who will be representing the Wollongong Diocese at the Mackillop trials on Wednesday, 5th June, at the Sydney Equestrian Centre:
- Evelyn Barlow
- Milla English
- Jacob Dowler
- Harlan Joshua
- Chase Wright-Matthews (Multi-Class)
- Nicholas Petrovski (Multi-Class)
We are proud of their achievements and wish them the best of luck at the trials!
AFL Paul Kelly Cup - Gala Day
On 30 May, Year 5 and Year 6 students attended the AFL Gala Day at Thomas Dalton Park.
The girls' and boys' teams demonstrated exceptional teamwork and skill even though it was the first time playing AFL for some of them.
Both teams won the overall pool and played the opposing winning teams, whereby the girls' team secured a victory over St Peter and Paul. The boys' team showed great sportsmanship in light of their defeat from Mt Saint Thomas.
It was a perfect day with lots of smiles and high-fives. Well done Good Sam!!
A shout-out to all of the parents who attended and supported the students, particularly Mr Courtney, who was a great coach and manager on the day.
A big hello from the Cross Country Championships at the Equestrian Centre
Nicholas and Chase did a great job today Cross Country Championships
REMINDER:
The CEDoW ILW Wellbeing and Student Support Team has been collaborating with Shawn van der Linden of Altum Consulting Pty Ltd to review the mental health supports available for CEDoW students.
Mental Health Services Review - Invitation to Feedback and Validation Forum
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has participated in this review through written surveys or semi-structured online interviews.
Next Steps - Feedback and Validation Forum
We are now entering the final stage of this process, which involves a critical feedback and validation forum.
We are inviting key stakeholders, including parents, school staff, CatholicCare counsellors, and CEO staff, to join us for a face-to-face group discussion.
These three forums will be held on Thursday 27 June 2024, at the Marian Centre Wollongong.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
Location: Marian Centre Wollongong
Time: 3-hour session with a half-hour break (three forum sessions available to choose from)
Refreshments: Morning and afternoon tea provided
The forum will focus on reflecting on the preliminary findings of the review and will provide an opportunity for participants to contribute to the emerging recommendations.
Session Booking
Participants are requested to book one session from the available time slots via this Google form.
Dont forget to order your pies via :
https://gsfmpiedrive2024.floktu.com
If you require a manual order sheet please contact the Office to collect.
Upcoming key dates:
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Monday |
17 June | P & F Meeting via ZOOM commencing 7pm |
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Friday |
21 June |
Pie Drive Delivery |
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Friday |
13 September |
Trivia Evening (more details to follow) |
T2 W6
Wednesday 5 June : World Enviroment Day
Friday 7 June: Assembly 2:10pm - Principal Awards
T2W7
Thursday 13 June: Musical Musical 5-7pm
T2 W8
Monday 17 June: P&F Meeting via ZOOM 7-8pm
Friday 21 June: Assembly 2:10pm
Friday 21 June: Pie Drive delivery (more details to follow)
T2 W9
Wednesday 26 June: Reconciliation and Eucharist Parent Info Evening
Friday 28 June: Assembly 2:10pm
T2 W10
Thursday 4 July: Athletics Carnival (Beaton Park)
Friday 5 July: GSFM Awards and Liturgy SJV Co-Cathedral 9:15am
Friday 5 July: Last Day Term 2
It’s time to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and businesses in our region!
Multi award-winning musician, Dan Sultan, will be headline performer at the 2024 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards to be held on
Saturday 27 July 2024 at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. Tickets are now on sale for the event that will feature the renowned Aboriginal singer-songwriter and guitarist alongside cultural dances and musical performances by talented local artists, Gadhungal Marring and Jiah King. Master of Ceremonies for the Awards will be, well known media personality Shelley Ware.
Get in quick to get your tickets!
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Box Office, 42 Bridge Rd, Nowra NSW 2541
Online:
Phone: (02) 4429 5757
Please click on the link to view
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