Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal

This week our RE Minister, Molly Manwaring, along with Year 5 / 6 launched this years Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal at their Week 5 Parliament assembly. There is a tub in the front office for donations of non-perishable food items or toys which will be made up into hampers and gifts for distribution this Christmas. Many thanks for your support in this initiative to care for those less fortunate.

Whole School Mass

This week, Year 3/4 led a whole school Mass around the theme ‘Remembrance’. This was a beautiful mass to commemorate in faith all who have served, and continue to serve in our armed forces, especially those who have died and those wounded in battle. We pray for healing and peace; that one day, all peoples will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in harmony.

Australian Student Wellbeing Framework – Supports MJR

The Federal Government’s Australian Student Wellbeing Framework supports Australian schools to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life – just as MJR does… but MJR goes further! The MJR values and virtues – including respect, honesty, trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion – are all embedded in the government’s initiative, as they are in MJR. Yet with the focus of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness – to name just a few – MJR encourages students to do their best in all things, treat others fairly, take responsibility for their own actions, provide a moral compass to live by, and tools to prevent and combat bullying. With Christ at its centre, MJR promotes wellbeing, safety and positive relationships so students can reach their full potential! The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework can be found at: https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/educators/framework/

There are many great resources packed in the Government’s Student Wellbeing Hub, but with a ‘Make Jesus Real' lens. I encourage parents and carers to take a look at the website as it is packed with wonderful resources. https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/

Prayers Needed

Thought of the Week

Wishing everyone a wonderful week.

God bless,

Donna Wade