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Wednesday of the
Third Week of Lent
Readings: Matt 5:17-19
Invitation to Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know that you desire to refine my heart and my life. Help me to surrender as you chisel away my Impurities and make me new.
Reflection: Jesus affirms in the Gospel that he did not come to “abolish” the Mosaic Law but rather to fulfill it. That’s what Jesus does: He makes all things new (Rev. 21:5). If He can so perfectly perfect and transform the Old Covenant, how much more so can he perfect and transform our hearts, if only we surrender to Him.
Prayer: Father, we thank You for deeming us worthy to call you “Abba.” Help me to thoroughly examine my life and remove that which is keeping me from following your law. I lay down my old life, my wills, my desires for the new fulfillment that only You can give.
COVID-19 Update
As you will see from today’s letter sent on Compass, many school events and routines are changing. These changes are based on the best advice possible at a particular point in time. There are a wide range of views on how this pandemic should be addressed but we can only go on the information we receive through the Federal Government, Catholic Schools NSW and the Catholic Education Office. In light of this, we have today ceased whole school assemblies. Students will assemble in the mornings and after breaks closer to their classrooms so that they are not all in close proximity to each other. During eating times, we have spread the children over the whole back playground rather than confined to the shade structures.
At this stage the schools remain open and there is plan to change this.
For all information and updates from the diocese, please go to: www.dow.catholic.edu.au/covid19
Relics of St Therese & her Parents – VENUE CHANGE
The program for the Relics of St Therese has changed. Relics can now be viewed at St Collumbkilles Catholic Church from today until Monday.
Morning Drop Off in the Front Playground
Parents / Carers are reminded that the gates for entry into the front playground will be closed at 8.50am. Cars that are already in by that time will need to be moved by 9am when the exit gates are locked. This is for the safety of all students.
Front Playground Kiss & Drop
There is an area near the corner of the church dedicated to Kiss & Drop. As with the zone at the front of the school, children should have their bag in the back seat with them. Exiting the car should be via the passenger side of the car. As we move into our building project (hopefully in Term 4), an effective Kiss & Drop is going to be crucial to traffic flow.
School Shoes
Just a reminder that school shoes are black leather shoes with the Summer and Winter uniforms. Sports joggers should be predominantly white. This is in keeping with our uniform policy which has remained unchanged (regardless of what your kids might say!!).
P & F Executive
These positions of President, Vice President and Secretary will be open to nominations at the next meeting on March 24 and if necessary a secret ballot will be held. Voting can only be accepted from those who attend the meeting.
Cyber Safety
National Day of Action Against Bullying
This was set down for this Friday but has been postponed. However, every day should be a reminder that there is no place for bullying in our schools or in our community.. Please remember, BULLYING is persistent, targeted behaviour towards one or more people. While we do have cases of student disagreements and sometimes physical contact (they are generally friends again the next day!), incidents of bullying are rare. This is due to the example set by parents and the processes put in place at school. If you are concerned at any time, please talk to your child’s teacher or come to see me.
Bullying No Way
Birthdays
18 March to 24 March
Happy Birthday to:
Jason Petkovski, Jordan Merola, Sasa Karabeleski, Nicco Capasso, Neveah Barnes, Samantha Mercado, Ariana Gorgiojski
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
St Therese, West Wollongong
Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday 9am
Sunday 10am
5pm
LIFE EDUCATION
Tomorrow is the last day for the Life Education Van. Last order for merchadise need to be placed by 9.00am tomorrow. Life Education is a charitable organisation, which provides a positive approach to health and drug education. Life Education encourages respect for the uniqueness of each individual, and teaches the skills to assert confidently that uniqueness, especially in social settings with friends.
Life Education's programs are based on the latest research, and provide high quality drug education featuring role-play; social skills training; correction of common myths; andvaried, fast-moving and interactive activities. Life Education Australia believes prevention is better than cure!
The cost of the program is covered by the resource fee, which includes worksheets forfollow-up work in the class room.
Life Education Harold Merchandise Order Form is attached.
Dimitra Vezinias - Assistant Principal
WORLDS GREATEST SHAVE
Hi, my name is Marcus Henriques-Thakur, I am an ex student of St Therese now attending Edmund Rice College. My sisiter Sara is a current student at St Therese and in Year 5.
I'm taking part in World's Greatest Shave! Please give what you can to support me and help beat blood cancer. Please donate to the attached link below.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN Online Practice Test Year 3 and Year 5
All students in Year 3 and Year 5 will be completing a NAPLAN Online Practice Test on Monday 23rd March. No results will be received for this test. The aim is to ensure all equipment is ready to go and students have the opportunity to see how questions are being asked and the various ways they will be expected to answer.
PB4L
Dismissal from School Procedure
PB4L
Dismissal from School Procedure
- Walk in an orderly fashion, directly to the designated area they will leave the school from.
- Follow all instructions given by the teacher.
- All toys, bottles and food to be kept in school bags.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Missions
In week 7 the school has raised, a total of $55.95 for Project Compassion.Congratulations to 3B for raising $17.60 and 6B for raising $16.10. Let’s Go Further Together! Please continue to talk about the importance of raising money for project compassion and the many communities worldwide that benefit from Project Compassion money. You can also visit the Project Compassion website https://lent.caritas.org.au/ there are many great clips exploring the communities and people that Project Compassion and Caritas support.
Upcoming Feast days
19th March - St Joseph
25th March - The Annunciation of the Lord
Next P & F
Meeting:
24 March 2020 at
7pm in the
Library
CANTEEN
Just a reminder, Sushi is available every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday unless sold out prior!
Hello to all the St Therese West Wollongong family and community.
If you would Like to enrol your child/ren into OOSH for Before school or after school please click the link below to start the process.
If you have any questions, please drop in our Coordinator Nicole is here till 9:30am and from 2:30pm to answer any questions.
And don't forget, if you see any of our team around give us a wave and come say hello.
Thank you from all of us at St Therese OOSH.
Calendar Dates 2020
March 2020
20 - 9.30am Mass - No Class Attending
Year 6 E-Safety webinar
Mark Taylor Shield - CANCELLED
21 - Harmony Day
23 - 9.00am Prayer for Harmony Day - in classrooms
24 - 7.00pm P & F Meeting in the Library
26 - Cross Country Carnival - Kembla Grange - CANCELLED
April 2020
2 - Responsible Pet Education Program K - 2
5 - Day light Savings Ends
8 - 9.30am Holy Week Liturgy - CANCELLED
9 - 11.30am End of Term 1 Assembly - CANCELLED
End of Term 1
Holy Thursday
10 - Good Friday
11 - Easter Saturday
12 - Easter Sunday
13 - Easter Monday
25 - ANZAC Day
27 - Term 2 Commences
Students return
Anzac Day Prayer - in classrooms
May 2020
2 - Bunnings BBQ - CANCELLED
6 - Da Vinci Decatholon - CANCELLED
Year 6 Camp - CANCELLED
8 - 9.30am Mass
21 - School Photos - WINTER UNIFORM
26 - National Sorry Day