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Staff Spirituality Day
Monday 9th September
This day is a pupil free day for students. Please ensure parents make appropriate arrangements for the supervision of your children on that day.
READING IS OUR SECRET POWER
This week is Book Week. A fantastic time to celebrate and recognise the wonderful stories and illustrations presented to all of us over many generations. The theme for this year’s Book Week is Reading is my Secret Power and reading does indeed give us secret powers: the power to use our imaginations; the power to escape to other worlds; the power to walk in the shoes of others through their stories.
Book Week also is a time to focus on great storytellers. Jesus was a great storyteller and used the power of story, through his parables, to explain the messages he wanted us to experience and learn about. The Bible is a great book to be celebrated this week also, as we reflect upon the “power of words”. The bible tells us the message of God’s love for us and can guide us to honour those around us with love and respect. We can find out more about God, every time we read the bible; we get to know him better and better.
When we read the stories of the Old and New Testament with our children, we are helping them learn powerful lessons. We are helping them understand that the Bible is God’s book and it’s important. By reading the stories with the children, we can help them interpret what this story means for them, in the context of the world we live in now.
Reading certainly is our secret power!
BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Today the students of St Michael’s have had great fun celebrating Book Week. The children were able to wear a cape to school to represent the power within them as a learner and reader. They have participated in many STEAM (Science & Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) activities across the year groups, with creations made of Lego, construction materials, building frames, bridges, towers, cities etc. Throughout this week, as the activities conclude, we will upload photos to our website, for you to see the children’s great works of imagination.
A huge thankyou to Mrs Sewell, our SSO librarian for organising the activities and for the great support given by all the teachers and SSO’s (School Support Staff) in creating such a wonderful series of tasks for the children to participate with.
If you wish to see the CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia) Book Week winners, please click on this link:
https://www.cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week
Happy Book Week everyone!
BOOK FAIR
Next week we will be holding a Book Fair in our Library from Wednesday 28th August to Friday 30th August. Books will be available to purchase: before school from 8am; during Library lessons; and during G’Day (before school; morning tea; lunchtime). Please see further details in this newsletter.
I encourage families and friends, to support our Book Fair. Money raised from the Book Fair helps provide resources for the school, therefore our students benefit from the many resources we can purchase for the Library and our STEAM programs.
GDAY – FRIDAY 3OTH AUGUST
A reminder that G'Day is fast approaching so don't forget to invite your special guests for the day. Parents and students will get to have a preview of the concert on Wednesday 28th August at 12noon.
Thank you to the families who have responded with providing lunch and/or morning tea for the day. We are in need of more hot savoury dishes/lunch items, especially as the weather is quite cool at the moment. If you are able to help out with providing food or are able to assist on the day, we ask that you please let the school know as soon as possible.
DIOCESAN ATHLETICS SELECTION TRIALS
We wish Karrwii and Sam our very best in their trials for the Diocesan Athletics team today. Thank you to their families who helped support them today. I know you will represent our school with pride and great enthusiasm.
YEAR 6 ACTIVATEfire
Yesterday our Year 6 students participated in the CEO Wollongong Diocesan lead event known as ACTIVATEfire at St Thomas Aquinas, Bowral. The ACTIVATEfire team presented a day filled with activities that promote team work, encouragement and positivity in faith. It offered a full day reflection experience for our students.
The theme of this event centred on the Sacraments of Initiation with a focus on Confirmation. The day was based on the Year 6 unit Confirmation: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The day was facilitated by CYMW with the support of NET and the Youth Ministry Leaders. ACTIVATE fire is for all students in Year 6 who attend a Wollongong Diocesan systemic primary school. ACTIVATE fire is inclusive of all students regardless of their intention to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Our students participated enthusiastically and really enjoyed the day. I thank Miss O’Brien who attended the day with the students and the many parents who helped transport our students to and from STA Bowral.
FACEBOOK APP FACTSHEET
Please see attached “APP Facts” sheet on Facebook. Please take the time to read the fact sheet.
EVENT REMINDERS FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS:
- P&F Fathers’ Day stall Wednesday 28th August;
- Concert dress rehearsal for G’day at 12:00 on Wednesday 28th August;
- Book Fair starts on Wednesday 28th August through to Friday 30th August;
- Soccer Gala Day Thursday 29th August;
- G’Day on Friday 30th August.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
Have a lovely week.
Mrs Katrina West
Acting Principal.
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated for Student of the Week:
Kinder - Sam Purdon
Year 1 – Esther Yap
Year 2 – Riley Robertson
Year 3 – Kobe Fox
Year 4 – Arianna Latoszek
Year 5 – Frankie Bartone
Year 6 – Kalea Talman
The trophies were presented to Sam and Riley
Keep up the good work!
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.
AUGUST
| Wednesday 28th | P&F Father's Day Stall Book Fair Gday Rehearsal 12.00pm - parents welcome |
| Thursday 29th August | Soccer Gala Day Book Fair |
| Friday 30th August | Book Fair G Day (Grandparents Day) |
SEPTEMBER
| Monday 9th | Staff Spirituality Day (Pupil free day) |
| Friday 20th | P&F Walkathon Fundraiser |
| Friday 27th | End of Term 3 |
A reminder that the Year 6 social group will sell soup at lunchtime on Mondays and Tuesdays for 50c a cup.
It would be appreciated if students have the correct money as it is difficult getting change.
Canteen is open Thursday this week.
We thank you for your understanding and patience.
Yesterday Year 6 attended “ACTIVATE fire” which is Youth Ministry initiative providing catechesis and an opportunity for an encounter with Christ. It was an amazing experience that offered a full day of reflection incorporating many elements of LIVE performances. I was lucky enough to attend for a short time and could see how Year 6 were connecting with faith through the activities. Wollongong Youth Ministry made connections relevant to our students, even including popular music that is dedicated to God. It was wonderful to see our students connecting with their faith.
Next Friday the 30th of August we are having a special liturgy to give thanks for our Grandparents and all of the Great people in our lives. All are welcome.
Rebecca Mitchell, Acting REC
- Wednesday 28th August - P&F Father's Day Stall.
- Friday 20th September - P&F Walkathon Fundraiser.
Get Excited! Letter and sponsorship forms coming home this week!
Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week:
Ava L, George T. Axel F, Leah B and Emily F
