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Newsletter Week 10
Wednesday of Holy Week
Today we see Judas plot Jesus’ betrayal. He sold his friendship with him for thirty pieces of silver. We might shake our head in disapproval. However, we too, can let our own selfish thoughts and actions disrupt our relationship with God and with each other.
Scripture tells us ‘One of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over to you?’ They paid him thirty silver pieces, and from that moment he looked for an opportunity to betray him.’ (Matthew 26:14-25)
Although we might betray God’s trust in us, the God Jesus showed us is a forgiving God. There is nothing, no matter how bad, that his love cannot forgive and heal. In these days we are encouraged to seek forgiveness for our failings – to be reconciled with God and to be reconciled with each other.
In the Readings, the Prophet Isaiah continues to enlighten us to the sufferings to come. The Psalm takes up the idea of betrayal, isolation and suffering. In the Gospel we see Judas plot with the chief priests against Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
To do Think of three good things in your life and thank God for them. Make a random act of kindness for someone in your house or elsewhere. Practice reconciliation where there are disagreements. Read the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) or view it told in a YouTube clip. Access one of the Gospels and read the account of Jesus’ death on the cross.
CONGRATULATIONS Year 5 Da Vinci Team
We all had a HUGE surprise yesterday when we heard the news that our St Therese Year 5 Da Vinci team won the overall competition. We have entered teams for quite a few years now with quite a bit of success in various disciplines but this is the first time we have had a team finish first (let alone in the top three). While it’s great to win any competition, this is even more significant because our teams were competing against Opportunity Classes (OC) from a number of State Schools as well as some of the very expensive schools such as TIGS, Knox and Gib Gate (feeder school to Frensham).
The team, consisting of:
Samantha Mercado Jack Thompson
Madeline Towers Isaiah Barila
Annabelle Dellis Jude Kiley
Maddison Newell-Glaser Fabian Gaudiosi
will now represent St Therese and the Illawarra Region in the State Final of the competition. Normally this would involve travelling to an interesting location in the state however due to Covid restrictions, the final will be conducted via Zoom. This will be held on Thursday, 6 May.
Congratulations Year 6 Da Vinci Team
While not faring as well as the Year 5 team in terms of overall points, we are all still very proud of the efforts of our Year 6 team. They were a credit to the school and their families in the way they committed themselves to the tasks and worked collaboratively as a team. Well done!
Congratulations and thank you to Mrs Carol Hiscox for taking on the Da Vinci Decathlon as a way of challenging some of our students. This was first introduced a number of years ago with many, many students competing and enjoying the challenges it presents. Well done!!
Holy Week Liturgy
Thank you to all involved in the planning and preparation for the Holy Week Liturgy today, especially to Mrs Kirra Calvert for overall organisation and Mrs Jenna Hogan for preparing the band and choir so well. It has been a long time since we have been able to come together for any reason, let alone such an important occasion in the Church calendar as Holy Week
SEL
School Birthdays
31 March 2021 - 20 April 2021
Happy Birthday:
Flynn Di Leo, Annabelle Dellis, Alexis Momirovski, Elena Comino, Cjarlize McNamara, Adele Barila, Vivien Rowles, Aiden Dimitriveski, Joseph Solano, Dianna La Minlay, Luca Ristov, Jagg Spain, Zeke Thompson, Benjamin O'Dwyer, Leo Mpimperias, Milton Moreira, Eliza Smith, Maxin Lavulo, Lysan Jameel, Christian Ivkosic, Jack Thompson, Justine Nicholls, Anthony Mandicos, Tahlia Petkovski, Nathaniel Binoy, Olivia Carvana, Ayla Ristov, Archie Dorney, Christopher Tomeski, Areilla Davis, Enrique Mercado, Gus Tunbridge, Holly Testa, Zahra Celebi, Jax Miller, Samuel Young, Fabian Gaudiosi, Leah Defontaines and Annabelle Cox.
Noah McCarthy - 2B
Alexander Giacon - 4B
Alara Hosgorur - 4G
Victoria Mitropoulos - 5B
Silver Medallion
Deacon Petlikovski - 4B
St Therese School Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/westwollongong.sttherese
School Vision Statement
“St Therese Primary School – a dynamic, Catholic community
educating and empowering learners for life’s journey.”
PARISH
KEEPING THE LORD’S DAY HOLY
Join Fr Duane for Sunday Mass live streamed 5pm EVERY SUNDAY from St Therese Church at the St Therese Facebook page at:
Those without Facebook can still view it through this link which will take you to the stream
To view through YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6HKCV4D_a1JMWx0gS7rTw
EASTER CEREMONIES
If you would like to attend any Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies at either St Therese West Wollongong or Immaculate Conception Unanderra, we would love to have you there - but you must book in advance so that we can ensure you have a spot, as the 2 square metre rule will still apply. Book at https://www.trybooking.com/BPRGC
Calendar Dates 2021
April 2021
1 - Last Day of Term 1
2 - Good Friday
4 - Easter Saturday/ Daylight Savings Ends
5 - Easter Sunday
19 - Term 2 Commences
21 - Cross Country
25 - Anzac Day - NO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
27 - 7pm P & F Meeting in Library
May 2021
6 - 7pm Sacrament of Reconcilation Information Meeting
Da Vinci State Final - Zoom
7 - Paul Kelly Cup 2021
11 to 21 - NAPLAN Assessment Period
12 to 14 - Year 6 Camp
19 - Atheltics Carnival
20 - 5.30pm Sacrament of Reconcilation
24 - Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia
25- Year 6 Activate Fire at Good Samaritan School Fairy Meadow
26 - National Sorry Day
27 - Reconcilation Week
June 2021
3 - Mabo Day
3 to 4 Year 5 Camp to Taronga Zoo
14 - Queens Birthday/ Public Holiday
25 - Last Day of Term 2
July 2021
4 - NAIDOC Week
12 - Term 3 Commences
August 2021
5 - Year 6 Mass with the Bishop
6 - CENSUS day
10 - 7pm Confirmation Ceremony
11 - 7pm Confirmation Ceremony
15 - Feast of the Assumption
September 2021
7 - Catholic Mission Launch
10 - Christmas Art Entries Due
17 - Last Day Term 3
October 2021
5 - Term 4 Commences
World Teachers Day
NOVEMBER 2021
5 - Year 6 Excursion to Canberra
11 - Remembrance Day
December 2021
3 - Whole School Mass - End of Year Thanksgiving
15 - Last Day Term 4 Students
17 - Last day Term 4 Teachers and Staff
Community Notice
Applications opened for Year 7 2023 on February 1 2021, and will close on Thursday April 1 2021. Please contact the College for an enrolment package.
Twilight Training Bike Workshops
Youth 8 to 14 years. Learn and perfect your riding skills. Includes a short cycleway ride.
Wednesday March 31 from 4.30 to 6.00pm. Lakeside Reserve, Lakeside Drive Koonawarra.
FREE Workshop delivered by Ride Nation – Aus Cycling
- Participants must be able to ride independently to participate (no training wheels).
- Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
- BYO Bike in good working condition, covered shoes & helmet.
FREE giveaways included.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
WORKSHOP 2 Rescheduled. Register here: Lakeside Reserve, Lakeside Drive Koonawarra 31 March 2021
For more info contact Wollongong City Council’s Road Safety Officer on (02) 4227 7111 or rso@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.