Religious News
Dear Parents and Carers,
We had such a joyous day on Tuesday with singer and song writer Andrew Chinn. In the morning Andrew ran workshops for each stage group and the school choir. After lunch he put on the most fabulous concert with children across the school. A big thank you to those parents who came along to enjoy the afternoon concert.
What did you like about Andrew Chinn’s visit?
“We all got to sing and perform in the concert.” Golden P
“Andrew was funny. He told jokes and sang songs using people’s names.”
“I really liked singing in the concert!” Jamian G
“My favourite Andrew Chinn song was the Nothing Song.” Joseph O’S
“I liked how Andrew came and worked with the choir.”
Mission Week at St Bernard’s
Catholic Missions Timor-Leste APPEAL
$50 can help provide milk and food for babies with malnutrition.
Today as a part of Mission Week we held our Socktober Penalty Shootout. The House team who was victorious on the day with 172 goals was Lourdes. Congratulations to all the members of Lourdes for your great team effort. Teachers also identified students who displayed exceptional team spirit skills. Well done to everyone who joined in the fun to help the children and families of Timor-Leste.
A huge thank you to the members of our community who sponsored the event on our Socktober team page. I had set a fundraising goal of $500 but because of your generosity and kindness we have raised $602.
MISSION MASS AND MARKET DAY
You are invited to join us for our Mission Mass on Friday morning at 9.15am in the church. Thank you to our Mini Vinnies students who will have special roles during the Mass.
Between recess and lunch, we will hold our Mission Market stalls. Children will be running a variety of stalls and activities including ice-creams, cakes, sweets, treasure chest, lucky numbers, books, and there will even be a Ninja Warrior course!
Because of your support through Socktober for Mission Month, children in Timor-Leste can access better health, nutritional, and educational outcomes.
On Mission Market Day the children are encouraged to wear Mufti Clothing.
“Never see a need without doing something about it.” – St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
Mission Week is linked to the Children’s learning in Religious Education. This learning promotes:
- Common Good - A true community is one where the common good is reached when we work together to better the wellbeing of all people in our community and the wider world.
- Human Dignity- God made each person, so every life is important and should be protected.
- Solidarity - God created all people, so we are all brothers and sisters in God’s family, wherever we live.
- Participation and Subsidiarity- God made us to be part of communities, families, and countries, so all people can share and help each other. No one community should have dominance over another or interfere in their lives.
As always, we thank you for your support in this area of Catholic Social Teaching.
Blessings on your weekend
Sharon Beashel
Religious Education Coordinator