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Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal and Gweagal people past and present, the traditional custodians of the lands on which our school is built.
Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,
This Thursday, 12th September, our Good Samaritan School Captains will accompany me to the Diocesan Launch of World Mission Month at St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Thirroul. World Mission Month is an education and fundraising program that engages the heads, hearts, and hands of entire school communities in the global work of mission.
Socktober uses the world game of soccer to form a connection between students in Australia and the children they support with their fundraising. Through Socktober, students are invited to learn about, pray, advocate for, and financially support children and communities in need around the world.
Stay tuned for information about how Good Samaritan will engage in this worthwhile cause during the month of October.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.
So whilst R U OK? Day is a National Day of Action on Thursday 12 September we are encouraged to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation could change a life.
Mental Health Support Services
If you or your immediate family members are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping there is immediate support available through:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 x 7 crisis support)
- Mental Health Crisis Helpline 135 247 (24 x 7 crisis support)
- Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24 x 7 crisis support)
- Mensline 1300 78 99 78 (24 x 7 crisis support for Men)
- Kids Helpline (5-25 years) 1800 55 1800
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Your GP
Have you bought one of the winning raffle tickets? Keep an eye out for some spooky sellers in the school yard at drop off and pick up time.
Mrs Lisa Tyson
Acting Principal
CALLING FOR YOUNG ALTAR SERVERS
We are inviting children who have made their First Holy Communion to join our ministry of serving on the altar across our four worshiping communities. Our Parish Sacramental
Team is launching a new initiative to welcome young children into this important ministry.
If your child is interested in becoming an altar server, please express your interest by registering online.
Go to: lumenchristi.org.au/training
Formation and Training will be provided. Expressions of
Interest will close on 30 September 2024.
PARISH HOSPITALITY
On the first Sunday of every month, after the 8:30am Sunday Mass at St John Vianney, the parish puts on Hospitality (Morning Tea), for the parishioners and we would like to extend that invitation to families of the school. It is a beautiful opportunity to gather and catch-up with one another as family groups.
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)
Click here to view the Parish Mass Times
MASS AND PRAYER INTENTIONS
All parishioners and visitors are very welcome to ask one of our priests to offer Mass for them and their loved ones. Intentions can include thanksgiving for a blessing received from God, to help a relative or friend in need, to celebrate an anniversary, to ask God to strengthen and heal the sick, or to pray that someone who has died will rest in God’s peace. If you wish to offer a Mass & Prayer Intention go to our website: lumenchristi.org.au/intentions or fill in a Mass Intention envelope or contact the parish office.
Congratulations to the Week 6 Awards Receipients
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Year |
Values |
Merit |
|---|---|---|
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K Blue |
Rafael I |
Kenny H |
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K Gold |
Annie P |
Joseph B Remy N |
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1 Blue |
Eliana A |
Ashton C Nash E Tiana M Amelia N Anya B Ava V |
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1 Gold |
Cara Di P |
Ari P Vivian N |
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2 Blue |
Ava S |
Philippa S Ari S |
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2 Gold |
Caroline M |
Lucas A Jack H |
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3 Blue |
Ellie Mc |
Evangaline G Harry K |
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3 Gold |
Julia I |
Minabella K Amelia B |
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4 Blue |
Georgie D |
Katie C Lisa H |
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4 Gold |
Serena |
Isaac N Devna V |
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5 Blue |
Patti U Marcus D (wk5) |
Archie C Indie M Eamon H (wk5) Matilda P (wk 5) |
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5 Gold |
Zane S |
Roman D Oscar H |
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6 Blue |
Marc A Ethan B |
Archer V |
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6 Gold |
Beau E James S |
Aurora D |
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Amaroo Gold |
Evan P |
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Amaroo Blue |
Nicholas P |
Congratulations to the Week 7 Awards Receipients
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Year |
Values Stewardship |
Merit |
|---|---|---|
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K Blue |
Evan A |
Olivia W |
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K Gold |
Cruz H |
Nate M Austin Z |
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1 Blue |
Charli C |
Peppe D Penelope K Lucas T Harvey S Meera V |
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1 Gold |
Brandon D |
James P Zoey C |
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2 Blue |
Jonah J |
Mable S Eleanor N |
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2 Gold |
Vignana A |
Giulio D Knox B |
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3 Gold |
Ethan B |
Toby H Cole T |
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4 Blue |
Ashton |
Harry Darcy |
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4 Gold |
Cj |
Oliver Eva Emily |
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5 Blue |
Ivy A |
Ronny H Klyde |
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5 Gold |
Ruby S |
Maddi T Izaac E |
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6 Blue |
N/A |
Eric L Hayden P Phoenix P |
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6 Gold |
Genevieve G |
Frey. C Noah. G |
Uniting-How you can access information about NDIS
Uniting has launched all-day Info Hubs in its Illawarra and Shoalhaven offices to ensure community members can easily access information about the NDIS and other resources. No bookings are required!
Potential NDIS participants will:
- Learn more about the NDIS and how to apply
- Understand your options if you do not meet NDIS eligibility criteria
- Discover how to use your NDIS plan to its full potential
- Speak with an industry expert about your NDIS or Disability-related questions
Here’s when and where to find the Info Hubs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven:
- Where? 1/1 Burra Place, Shellharbour City Centre
- When? Every first Tuesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Where? 35 Kenny Street, Wollongong
- When? Every third Wednesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Where? Level 2b, 57 Graham Steet, Nowra
- When? Every second Tuesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Uniting has also produced several practical resources, see these here.
Representative Sports News
NSWPSSA Football (Soccer) Championships
In week 6 Archer V and Maddy M represented GSFM as part of the Mackillop Football (Soccer) teams at the NSW PSSA championships in Tamworth. Archer and Maddy played exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Both of their teams made the grand final and coming away with a Gold medal as teams were declared joint winners after a draw in both games. Well done Archer and Maddy!
Congratulations to Maddy who has been selected to represent the NSWPSSA team at the Australian championships in Perth in October! What an amazing achievement!
Congratulations to Noah who has a Blue Scope Orchestra Invitation to play at Independence Celebration of Indonesia in the Four Seasons Hotel
Please see below the link to buy disco tickets
REMINDER:
Access During School Hours:
Between the hours of 9:00AM and 2:50PM all visitors to the school site must enter via the Cabbage Tree Lane gate.
SEPTEMBER:
Friday 13 September: Sports Ready Day ( Beaton Park)
Friday 13 September- GSFM Trivia Night
Friday 20 September: Assembly
Thursday 26 September- School Disco
Friday 27 September: GSFM Awards Liturgy
Friday 27 September: Last Day Term 3
