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.

Feast of all Benedictine Saints

We are excited to invite you to our special celebration of the Feast of All Benedictine Saints. This is a significant event in our school calendar, observed on Tuesday 12 November with a Mass, followed by activities for the whole school community.

Event Schedule:

• Mass: Tuesday 12 November, 9:30am
• Open Classrooms: Following Mass, you are welcome to visit classrooms to see the wonderful work our students have been doing.
• Picnic: Join us for a relaxed picnic on the playground with your child/ren.

Additionally, our P&F will be hosting a Bake Sale during the picnic, featuring delicious treats contributed by the school community.

Student Fun Day

On Wednesday 13 November, we will continue our Feast Day celebrations with a Student Fun Day, filled with activities and fun for all students. The P&F have kindly contributed an inflatable ninja course and we will have activities and rotations throughout the day. A special feast day lunch order will be available featuring pizza and a popper. More information will be provided on compass early next term. 

We look forward to celebrating together as a school community.

SOCKTOBER

SAVE THE DATE- FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER

MUFTI -SOCKS AND JERSEY

GOLD COIN DONATION

Socktober for Mission Month (Catholic Mission) cultivates the passion of students to rise up, engage their local community, and take action against poverty through the world game of soccer. Students kick goals for good by raising awareness and funds to support children from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds in many countries around the world.

School Holiday Fun Activity/Competition

Create your own soccer ball from recycled materials. May the best ball win. Bring your ball to school before Friday 18 October for judging.

School Values Art Competition 

Each student at Good Samaritan will have the opportunity in early term 4 to create an artwork which may be the icon of one of our school values. All students will learn about two parables (at school) connected to a value. You might like to share in the process and read the parables with your child and talk about a visual that could represent the value.

STEWARDSHIP:

Kindergarten and Amaroo:

• Creation
• Parable of the Mustard Seed

COMMUNITY:

Year 1 and 2

• Parable of the hidden treasure
• Parable of the lost sheep

LOVE OF CHRIST AND NEIGHBOUR:

Year 3 and 4

• The prodigal son
• Washing of the feet

HOSPITALITY:

Year 5 and 6

• Parable of the sower
• Wedding feast at Cana

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

Web: www.lumenchristi.org.au

Office hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am–1:00pm)

Click here to view the Parish Mass Times

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to the Week 8 Awards Receipients 

Congratulations to the Week 9 Awards Receipients 

*Congratulations to Cristiano B – Our Maths Olympiad Champion!**

Cristiano B 4G secured first place in our school's Maths Olympiad competition earlier this term. Competing against students from both Years 4 and 5, along with other schools in Australia and New Zealand. His achievement is a reflection of his hard work, passion for learning, and ability to think critically under pressure.

Cristiano was recognised in front of his peers at our last assembly for this wonderful achievement and we decided to ask him a few questions to get a deeper understanding of his love and passion for maths:

1. When did you first realise that you had a passion for maths?

When I started multiplication I liked it and did a lot of it. My brother was teaching me when I was in kinder. He is also very good at maths.

2. What do you enjoy most about solving mathematical problems?

It’s fun and I like doing it because I want to make my family proud by being an engineer. I’ve wanted to be an engineer since I was 7 because if I don’t become a professional soccer player for an Italian team called

Juventus, then I would become an engineer. 

3. How did you prepare for the Maths Olympiad, and what strategies helped you the most?

I read over the 12 times tables and the division tables a bunch of times, that helped with my accuracy and speed. More than it being a competition, I just found it fun! 

4. Who is your biggest inspiration when it comes to learning maths, and why?

My dad, my mum and my brother and sister because they all love maths. I think definitely dad loves it the most though because he does it a lot and is the one who helps me and my brother.

5. What is your favourite topic or type of problem in maths, and what makes it exciting for you?

Equivalent Fractions because it’s satisfying to change a number!

6. What advice would you give to other students who want to improve their maths skills and compete in future competitions?

To work hard and to try and do your best best. You definitely need to know how to multiply and divide very quickly. 

7. What does it feel like to compete against older students and come out on top in a competition like this?

I was surprised and proud, but I didn’t really think too much about it!

Well done Cristiano, continue to excel and inspire others with your passions and talent!

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.

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS:

Parents Supporting Student Learning: Replenishing Equipment for the New School Term

As we approach the upcoming holidays parents are asked to ensure that their child’s pencil case and school supplies are replenished. Having everything at their fingertips each day aids in the learning process allowing children to focus on the task at hand rather than worrying about not having the equipment to complete the task.

UNIFORM

At Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School, students wear full school uniform at all times unless designated by the Principal.

AT ALL TIMES STUDENTS MUST WEAR THE APPROVED SCHOOL HAT IN THE PLAYGROUND

Classroom teachers will monitor the wearing of uniform on a day-to-day basis and inappropriate dress will be brought to the attention of the student and parents. When necessary the Principal will speak to both the student and parents. If the uniform is not worn, a note from parents is required.

GOOD SAMARITAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM

 HAIR

Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner. Haircuts should be of an even grade.

Hair should be well brushed and combed and it is assumed that hair will not be in such a condition as to invite comment.

BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Extreme styles, bleaching, colouring or dyeing of hair are not permitted.

• Gel, mousse and hair spray or other substances should not be used.

• There will be no undercuts, steps or shaved lines within the hair. 

• Nothing shorter than a Number 3 comb is acceptable.

•  Hair should not extend to cover the eyes.

•  Students who do not abide by the haircut requirements will be asked to fix the identified problem.

•  Long hair is to be tied back or plaited.

•  Ribbons and bands of school colour are to be worn.

JEWELLERY

Jewellery should be kept to a minimum – watches, chains with religious symbols are to be worn under the uniform, for girls one pair small earrings (studs or sleepers) in the ear lobe – no multiple earrings to be worn.

SHOES AND SOCKS

• Students are required to wear black leather school shoes.

•  Shoes should be cleaned and polished.

• Sports shoes should be supportive, predominately white sport shoes. Canvas ‘Raben’ type shoes are not appropriate for school wear.

• Sports socks must be white socks i.e. covering the ankle. ‘Sockettes’ are not appropriate forschool wear.

ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME