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Dear Parents & Carers,
As the end of another term approaches, we reflect on the many blessings and achievements experienced together at St Michael’s. This term has been filled with joyful learning, spiritual growth, and a strong sense of community. Highlights of the term include World Parents Day, Book Fair and the Feast of Corpus Christi, combined whole school mass.
This coming Sunday we keep the year 6 students in our prayers who are receiving the sacrament of confirmation. It is through the sacrament of Confirmation, the gifts of the Holy Spirit which were given to us at Baptism are confirmed. The gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude, Counsel and Piety help us to live like Jesus. Year 6 candidates, this significant milestone in your spiritual journey marks a time of deepening your faith and commitment to God. May the Holy Spirit guide you in all your endeavours.
Another significant celebration is the absolutely outstanding achievement that year 3 and year 5 displayed in NAPLAN. These results are a reflection of the excellence in teaching and learning that takes place each day at St Michael’s. Although academic success will look different for all students, it is clear that there is a strong partnership between teachers, students and parents, all of whom value education and promote engagement in learning. Well done!
As mentioned in previous communication, Principal Katrina West will be extending her recovery period for another two weeks and will return to the St Michael’s community in week 3. Although a difficult decision, I commend Katrina in prioritising her health to ensure a smooth and complete recovery on her return. Until then, I look forward to continuing my Acting Principal role in the first 2 weeks of term 3.
May you all have a peaceful break and may God bless you always.
Sheereen Brunetta
Acting Principal
Students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 participated in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) during Term 1. A NAPLAN individual student report will be provided for your child early in Term 3. The same report format is used for every student in Australia.
NAPLAN results are reported against proficiency standards. There is a standard for each assessment area at each year level. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. Student achievement is shown against 4 levels of proficiency:
- Exceeding: the student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing.
- Strong: the student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing.
- Developing: the student’s result indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.
- Needs additional support: the student’s result indicates that they are not achieving the learning outcomes that are expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.
If your child participated in 2024 and does not receive a report by Friday 2 August, contact the school office.
Updated Standard Collection Notice
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong’s (CEDoW) Standard Collection Notice for parents and students has been updated. This notice explains how CEDoW handles the personal information of students and parents, and replaces the notice previously provided to you in our enrolment package. You can access the updated notice by clicking this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/16eDuH460acuBLLqMXowaG9PReUTeIzQQ/view?usp=sharing
6th July Sacrament of Confirmation
7th - 13th July NAIDOC Week
26th July Year 6 Mass with Bishop Brian
28th July Feast Day of St Joachim and St Anne
28th July Parish Celebration - World Day For Grandparents and the Elderly
31st July Kindergarten Fundraiser for St Vincent De Paul
8th August Feast Day of Mary MacKillop
15th August Feast of the Assumption
1st September World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
26th September St Michael's Feast Day Whole School Mass 9:15 am. All Welcome
Thank you to all the families who have helped support St Vincent De Paul with donations of non perishable items. All these items will help so many people who are struggling within the community. All donations will be collected Friday 5th July before lunch. Again thank you for all your support.
CONFIRMATION
Please keep students from Y6 and older from our Parish community in your prayers this weekend. These young people will complete the Sacrament of Confirmation. It will be a wonderful Liturgy led by Bishop Brian and Father Sean.
PARISH NEWS
Parish diary dates
Weekend Mass times
Saturday Vigil 5.00pm
Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am, 5.00pm
Weekday Liturgies
Tuesday Mass 8.00am
Wednesday Mass 8.00am
Thursday Mass 8.00am
Friday Mass 8.00amWORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
Sunday 28th July
Our Parish (Corpus Christi Mittagong-Bowral) is holding a celebration for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 28th July to coincide with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (the grandparents of Jesus.) The celebration will begin with Mass at 9:30 am, followed by morning tea and fun activities for children, parents and grandparents in the Parish Hall. This is a lovely new initiative and it would be wonderful to see lots of families present on the day.
Could you please complete your expression of interest in this celebration by viewing this simple form. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSejeywXZu2U1X.../viewform
Below is some further information about the Catholic Grandparents Association.
