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.

 We’ve had a fantastic start to the term with our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) focus. Each week, we emphasise a key theme to help our students grow into respectful, responsible, and engaged members of our community. Here's a quick look at the themes we’re covering:

• Week 1: Wearing the correct uniform with pride
  We encourage students to take pride in representing our school by wearing their uniforms correctly, fostering a sense of belonging and respect.
• Week 2: Respecting adults
  Learning to show respect to adults, including teachers, parents, and community members, is a key value. This week, we focus on polite interactions and listening to instructions.
• Week 3: Using good manners
  Simple acts of kindness and politeness—like saying "please" and "thank you"—go a long way in creating a positive atmosphere.
• Week 4: Respecting our school environment
  Our students are learning the importance of caring for the school grounds, keeping spaces clean, and treating property with respect.
• Week 5: Using play equipment appropriately
  We are encouraging students to use the play equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it.

We appreciate your ongoing support in reinforcing these positive behaviors at home. Together, we can continue to build a strong, respectful, and compassionate school community.

This term, students are earning tokens for consistently demonstrating our school values and following the PB4L rules. Each positive action brings them closer to an exciting reward! At the end of the term, the house with the most tokens will enjoy a special mufti day and a celebration as a well-deserved acknowledgment of their hard work and teamwork.

Encourage your children to keep up their great efforts—we can’t wait to see which house comes out on top!

Feast of All Benedictine Saint’s Mass

Tuesday 12 November is our whole school mass to mark the Feast of All Benedictine Saints. Mass is at 9.30am and all are welcome to join us and celebrate.

Whole School Competition.

Our Good Samaritan Values. A Legacy. 

• Community
• Love of Christ and Neighbour
• Hospitality
• Stewardship

Each stage will unpack a parable that aligns with the meaning of the value. The children will then create a visual representation of this value through their understanding of the connection to scripture and our school community. The artwork does not need to connect directly with the parable, but with the message of the parable that is connected to our value. 

ES1- Amaroo Stewardship: Creation and Parable of the Mustard Seed

S1- Community: Parable of the Treasure + Parable of the Lost Sheep 

S2- Love of Christ and Neighbour Prodigal Son + Washing of Feet

S3- Hospitality The Parable of Sower and Seeds + Wedding Feast of 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 10 Awards Receipients 

Congratulations to the Week 1 Awards Receipients 

Students receiving Principal Awards (10,20 Awards) will be presented on Friday 8 November and Friday 6 December. 

Parents will receive an email prior to the date.

Supporting healthy technology use as your child transitions into high school. 

This webinar explores the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into high school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences.

It's suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.

• Tuesday 29 October, 12.30 pm AEDT 
• Thursday 28 November, 12.30 pm AEDT 

Register here.

eSafety 101: How eSafety can help 

• Thursday 24 October, 12.30 pm AEDT 
• Wednesday 4 December, 12.30 pm AEDT 

Register here.

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.

SCHOOL FEAST DAY

On Tuesday 12th November, following our School Feast Day Mass we will be having a bake sale. This is a wonderful chance to show off your baking skills and a sweet treat for our little ones.

Everyone is invited to join together on the school grounds for a picnic morning tea. 

We kindly ask for baked donations for our stand. Sweet, savoury, hard or soft whatever you wish to donate we appreciate.

Tuesday 12 November

Feast Day Mass: 9:30am 

Open Classrooms

Picnic Morning Tea  

Wednesday 13 November

School Fun Day - students only