Catherine's News
Dear Parents,
I have very vivid memories of Lent as a child where I grew up, as one of 8 children in country NSW. Lent in our family meant only one thing. Giving up lollies! My elder brother, who I adored, would continue to spend his pocket money on buying sweets every week. He would then bring them home proudly from Martin’s Corner Store and carefully decanter them into a large glass bottle. Every night I would watch Michael visiting his precious stash which he would secretly open, roll the lollies around in his mouth longingly, before spitting them back into the bottle. This continued for 40 days!
“While it is true that we have our entire life to sow goodness, let us take special advantage of this Lenten season to care for those close to us and to reach out to our brothers and sisters who lie wounded along the path of life,” he said.
If the pandemic has heightened the awareness of our own personal and social fragility, may this Lent allow us to experience the consolation provided by faith in God, without whom we cannot stand firm.”
Prep Enrolments 2023
Applications are now open. Private tours can be arranged by emailing office@spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au
Reconciliation Commitment Mass
It was wonderful to see so many families at both Masses over the weekend as the Year 3 students continue their preparation for making their First Reconciliation.
School Photos
The new date for school photos is 29 March. Students will be in full summer uniform. Orders can be placed online.
Parent-Teacher Interviews Term 1
This Term we will be conducting Parent-Teacher Interviews in Week 10. Interviews are offered either onsite in your child’s classroom or online via a google meet. Bookings are filling up fast. Interviews will run for 15 minutes and students in Year 4-6 are asked to attend with their parents. We are looking forward to sharing the results of recent testing and the learning goals for Semester One
Interviews will run over two days; 29-30 March from 1.30-6pm.
Parents are asked to collect their children at 1.30 on both days to support teachers in completing all interviews in a timely manner. We appreciate your support.
Fete
We are excited to confirm that the Fete will go ahead this year on Sunday 23 October.
This means that we need all hands on deck to make the fete a success. A lot of experienced fete parents have departed St Paul's over the past 2 years, and we need new people willing to own a task - so please don't be afraid to put your hand up to help, as many others will be learning the ropes too.
Our first Gold Coin Collection Day for the Fete Handcraft stall will be on the last day of school - Friday 8 April. Students are invited to wear non-uniform clothes with a touch of crazy accessories and bring a gold coin or two! (crazy sox, crazy hair, crazy clothes).
There will be a Fete subcommittee meeting Monday 28 March at the RSL at 7.30pm. All are welcome and we need the help of every family to make the fete happen.
Things happening around St Paul's
Second Hand Uniform Shop
St Paul’s second-hand uniform shop is located onsite and will next be open for business on Monday 28 March 8.30-9am. Please come along or email Louise at office@spbentleigh.catholic.du.au with your requirements. Limited numbers will be allowed in the uniform shop at one time and masks will need to be worn.
Prayer Cloths Decorated by the students
As part of our morning prayer, the students gather around their personal prayer mat for meditation and prayer. Our thoughts and blessings are with the many people in Ukraine who are suffering.
