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We live in a world where appearances frequently matter more than they should. Contrary to this predominating tendency, Jesus teaches us that what we do flows from who and what we are. We can enlighten the world with the message of the gospel, because our lives have been transformed by that gospel and now we ourselves are light for others. We can serve others in various ways, only because we have been saved by God’s grace and now we are agents of that grace in the lives of others. Our own renewal becomes the means through which God renews the world.
This may sound grandiose, but it isn’t. It is the truth about the way God works. Extraordinary things are accomplished through ordinary people. Jesus grew up as the son of a carpenter; some of the apostles were fishermen; Paul was a tentmaker; we are clerks and teachers, bus drivers and doctors, bank tellers and engineers. Like Paul, we come to ministry in weakness and fear and much trembling. It is the Spirit and power of God that work the wonders, and God works them through mundane elements of life such as light and salt.
As children, many of us learned the corporal and the spiritual works of mercy. We learned that we can practise them in every walk of life. Today’s readings remind us of this. We may not be asked to perform extraordinary feats, but all disciples of Jesus are called upon to do the ordinary things of life in an extraordinary way.
© Dianne Bergant CSA
Dear Families,
We have had a lovely start to 2020 and everyone has settled back into the school routine. We welcome all our new Kinder families and welcome to Mary and Ethan (Prep T), Ella (Prep M), Tohbe and Elijah (1/2 S), Ester (1/2T), Kayla (1/2M), Elizabeth and Harry (3/4M). We also welcome new staff Mrs Taylor (5/6), Ms McLauchlan (5/6), Mrs Butler (Office), Mrs Swoboda (TA,1/2) and Ms Petty (TA,1/2).
A reminder that our Parent Information Night and Welcome BBQ is on Tuesday 11th February commencing at 5pm.
On Wednesday 12th February is our first P&F Meeting for 2020 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting is held in the staff room.
We are now taking expression of interests for Kinder 2021. Forms are available online or from our office.
This year as part of our student management system (Compass) upgrade, we have had to change to the way we name our classes. Our classes are now:
Kinder T |
Mrs Stephens Mrs Thompson (TA)
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Kinder M |
Mrs Woods Mrs Lee (TA)
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Prep T |
Mrs Foot Mrs Svododa (TA)
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Prep M |
Mrs Greig (Team Leader) Mrs Parker (TA)
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1/2 S |
Mrs Scharapow (Team Leader) Mrs Petty (TA)
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1/2 T |
Mrs Campbell Mrs Foot-Hill A)
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1/2 M |
Ms Gleadow Mrs Swododa (TA)
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3/4 S
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Ms O’Neill |
3/4 T |
Mrs Morgan (Team Leader)
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3/4 M |
Mr Rose / Mrs Carr Mrs McCullough (TA) Mrs Svododa (TA) Mrs Foot-Hill (TA)
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5/6 S |
Mr Healey
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5/6 T |
Mrs Taylor (Team Leader)
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5/6 M |
Ms McLauchlan Mrs Turner (TA) Ms Parker (TA)
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Principal Mr Kidd Deputy Principal Mrs Pearce Assistant Principal – RE Mrs Wood Learning Support Mrs Nailer and Mrs Love Chaplain / Play Therapy Mrs Spotswood (Lisa) Music / Arts Mrs Zegveld (Wed, Fri) Drama / Arts Mrs Edwards (Mon, Wed) PE / Sport Mr Stacey (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri) LOTE – Japanese Mrs Lockett (Mon, Fri) Library / DT and ICT Mrs Thomas Support Teacher Mrs Love (Prep-G2) Support Teacher Mrs Ronney (G3-G6) Mrs Chugg (G3 – G6) Office Mrs Butler Mrs Booth (Fri) Finance Mrs Hodgett (Mon, Tues, Wed) Mrs Jones (Thur) Grounds Mr Rik Gardens and Crossing Robyn |
God Bless,
Shayne Kidd
A reminder that our Swimming Carnival note was sent out through the Compass App. If your child is in G3 to G6 and you didn't recieve the notice please contact the office. The Swimminig Carnival is at Riverside Pool on Thursday 20th February from 9:30am.
Parent Information Evening / Welcome BBQ
Parent Information Night - Tuesday 11th February.
5:00pm Kinder/Prep / BBQ food available from the kitchen
5:30pm G1/2
6:00pm G3/4
6:30pm G5/6
7:30pm BBQ closes
Our Joeys commences on Tuesday 18th February from 9am -10:30am and will be in the Josephite Hall. Joeys is our SetUp for Success, Birth to 5 program and everyone is most welcome.
Prep to Grade 6 Classes commence on Monday, 1st February 2021
Kinder classes commence:
Kinder Thomas (Mrs. Stephens) |
Tuesday 2nd February (First Day) |
Thursday 4th February | ||
Kinder More (Mrs. Wood) |
Wednesday 3rd February (First Day) |
Friday 5th February |
Uniform
Kinder to Grade 4 students are to wear sports uniform (blue) on the first day of school.
Grade 5 and 6 students are to wear formal uniform (green) on the first day of school.
Students will be advised of PE days from their classroom teacher.