‘Divine Spirit of Wisdom and Goodness, enlighten my mind, penetrate its blindness. Make me in all things what I ought to be.’ Mary Mackillip, 1877.

This Week Let us include in our prayers…..

• Those in refugee camps and crowded cities from Indonesia to Bangladesh and all across the world’s most vulnerable communities. We give thanks to the Caritas frontline partners and staff who are working to best implement Caritas programs, whilst delivering critical education and supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic. [The good works of Caritas can be found in the link provided]
• Leaders in our community and our world; may they act with love and listen deeply to the needs of those they serve.

Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday brings the season of Easter to a glorious close, Pentecost celebrates the beginning and the birth of the Church. By the power and action of the Holy Spirit the infant Christian community, called the Church, began. It is by the same Holy Spirit that the Church continues today to carry on the mission of Jesus Christ. Next to Christmas and Easter, Pentecost is the greatest day in the Christian year.

At Pentecost, the Apostles and their followers were gathered in a room. Jews from all over the world were gathered with Peter, the leader of the Apostles and the Eleven. At this time, a great wind blew and a flame appeared as a tongue of fire, which split itself into many individual flames above the heads of all those present. The Holy Spirit came upon these people and each began to speak in tongues. Despite the fact many had no common language, they were perfectly able to understand one another. What an amazing experience this would have been, both frightening and surreal.

The symbols of Pentecost are the flame, wind, and the dove, which represents the Holy Spirit. The color of Pentecost is red and the priest wears red vestments on this day. Parishioners are also invited to wear red on this day. Red decorations as well as celebrations are appropriate, similar to any other birthday. Special prayers are often said just for Pentecost.

In Year 4 The students are learning about the Holy Spirit and understanding its importance for the Catholic community. We live in the age of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who anoints and empowers the followers of Jesust to continue Jesus’ mission and works that he started while here on Earth. The Holy Spirit is like an energy, for the Star Wars fans out there…. It is like ‘the force’ that lives inside us and moves and inspires us to bring Jesus’ message of love and care to everyone everywhere.  As Catholics we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit when we are baptised and again in the Sacrament of Confirmation and it is our calling to bring Jesus’ message to others.

May peace be your journey this Pentecost.

We can pray….. May the abundant spirit of generous radiance flow through, over, beneath and above our world and our hearts. May the dancing Spirit’s infectious love swirl us into joy and freedom. May the gentle spirit of warm hospitality spread welcome and healing in every corner of our being.

Curriculum News

Semester One Student Academic Reports

As the end of Semester One fast approaches, teachers are busily preparing Students Academic Reports. Due to the interruptions to learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, student reports have been modified for this semester.

Reports for Prep

For our Prep students, their report will cover 5 learning areas of Religion, English, Maths, Science & Health & Physical Education. Your teacher will provide a statement of learning attainment against the achievement standard in each learning area, as to whether your child has achieved or is working towards the Foundation Curriculum.

Reports for Year 1 & Year 2

For students in Year 1 & Year 2, we will be reporting on your child’s overall achievement in 5 learning areas, Religion, English, Maths, Science, & Health & Physical Education. The overall achievement will be based on a 5 point scale of Very High, High, Sound, Developing and Support Required. The overall grade of Sound means that your child is achieving what has been covered from the year level curriculum for that learning area. Your teacher will also provide a general comment.

Reports for Year 3 to Year 6

For students in Year 3 to Year 6, we will be reporting on your child’s overall achievement in 5 learning areas, Religion, English, Maths, Science, & Health & Physical Education. The overall achievement will be based on a 5 point scale of A to E. An overall grade of C means that your child is achieving what has been covered from the year level curriculum for that learning area. Your teacher will also provide a general comment.

May St Joseph smile on you,

Meg Newell