Spirit of God, Grant us the gifts of knowledge, understanding and wisdom that we may respond in faith to whatever you ask.
Spirit of God, grant us the gifts of right judgement and courage that we may choose correctly when making decisions about the way we live as followers of Jesus.
Spirit of God, grant us the gift of reverence and wonder so we never take you for granted, and always respond in prayer and action in bearing witness to Christ our Lord in our lives.

We pray for our students making their confirmation this Saturday. May it also remind us of the gifts that we have been given, to use them well and to work on those gifts that are still developing. Thank you to Father Sean, Mrs Mitchell, Mr Tuckwell, Miss O’Brien and Mrs Hamilton for the preparation of the students. We also thank the members of the liturgy group and their parents for giving up their time on Saturday.
 
Cross Country
Congratulations to Ruby Francis who came in second place at the Diocesan Cross Country last week. Ruby will now move on to the next level and we wish her well at that event.
 
NAPLAN
The annual National Assessment Program commenced today with our Year 3 & Year 5 students sitting the writing paper. Parents of students in these grades can help their children by trying not to stress them about the assessments, treat it as just another day as these assessments are just a snapshot of the student’s capabilities. Make sure however, that they aren’t late and have breakfast before they come. All students will need to ensure that they have their headphones with them each day and the Year 5 students bring their iPads fully charged. The testing will continue over this week and next.

Uniforms
Starting this week all students are required to wear winter uniforms.

Glassware 
For the safety of everyone at St Michael's, a reminder that no glassware, including glass drink bottles and glass lunch boxes are allowed at school.     

Have a lovely week everyone,
Kayleen Petzer

This Saturday Bishop Brian Mascord will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our Year 6 candidates.  The ceremony will take place starting at 2 pm (St Thomas Aquinas Church, Bowral).  Candidates are asked to arrive at least 20 minutes beforehand and make their way to the side chapel.  Families have each been assigned a pew in the Church.  It should be a lovely occasion for the children and their families.

During the ceremony, parents of the candidates will stand and pray together:

Bishop Brian, having already presented our children to be born again in Christ through Baptism, we wish to further their initiation into the Catholic faith by presenting them now to share in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. As Christian parents we wish to give them every help and encouragement we can, by our words and by our example, to practise the faith within the Church community.

This Thursday afternoon some children from the Liturgy Group who are able to help at the Confirmation Ceremony on Saturday will travel to Bowral for a rehearsal.  We are very appreciative of the commitment and generosity of these children and their families.

Mr Richard Tuckwell, REC

Listed below are some important school dates.  The school calendar is updated regularly and can be accessed via the school website and Compass parent portal.

This week's canteen specials:-

Cheese burger (meat, cheese and sauce) $4.50
Snack Nacho Cup $1.00

CANTEEN CLOSED MONDAYS/TUESDAYS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- SEEKING CANTEEN ASSISTANTS
Fresh Start Canteens is looking for honest, reliable and hardworking ladies to work in the Mittagong and Mossvale primary schools. If you think you would like an opportunity to work in a canteen environment, please send your details to freshstartcanteens@gmail.com. Training will be provided. WWC is essential to working in this environment.

Thank you. Karen John 

Easter Egg Guessing Competition
$55.50 was raised from the P&F/Year 6 Mission Group Easter Eggstravaganza Guessing Competition which was donated to Caritas - Project Compassion appeal.

Thank you everyone for your support of the P&F Mother's Day Stall.  A special thank you to Sasha Haynes, Sue Butler, Symone Scott, Tessa Steele, Kristylee Robertson and Linda Francis who all generously gave their time to help out with the stall on the day.

2019 Wish List
The President and Treasurer met with the Principal recently regarding finances and to discuss the School's 2019 wish list which is as follows:-

• 6 new sports jerseys and shorts in larger sizes to complete a sports representative set
• Bus for Year 5 Excursion to Mary MacKillop Place
  (as has been kindly funded by P&F in previous years)
• Bus for Year 6 Camp
  (as has been kindly funded by P&F in previous years)
• Bus for Years 4, 5 and 6 to attend Surf Education at Sandon Point
• Contribution to school technology – to allow school to purchase 10 new iPads
  (P&F kindly funded 10 iPads last year)
• Library resources
  (as has been kindly funded by P&F in previous years)
• Possibility of updating some of the school representative sports wear eg: multi purchase jerseys/singlets

Don't forget our upcoming Pyjama Night Fundraiser - 31st May

Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week:

Jacinta, Holly B, Morgan G, Imogen G and Harry S