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Dear Parents and Carers
I cannot believe that we are heading into Week 7! I think this week is timely given the fast pace of Term 1… parent information night, swimming carnival, gala days, parent meet and greets, establishing new school routines, establishing new home routines, the list is never ending!
I always enjoy the opportunity to take a breath in Week 7. This week is our Sabbath Week and traditionally it is a week free from homework. I like to think of it as an opportunity to try and slow the pace a little. We hope this week provides families the opportunity to spend a little more time together and a moment to unwind as we head into the back end of term 1.
I wanted to share that it has warmed my heart to see so much generosity around our school and to witness so many thoughtful actions. I have seen students clean up our school community, give so much through Project Compassion, support one another in our swimming carnival, classroom life and playground interactions.
Our Year 6 leaders have taken their role seriously, organising activities, sharing information, leading by example. The care they have shown to the new students to our school and of course their Kinder buddies has been inspiring.
We then have our Fete committee working tirelessly behind the scenes to organise our school fete. We thank them for their continued coordination and we are so excited for everything they are doing to make our fete happen.
Our teachers continue to work tirelessly to support all our students and each other! Honestly what an amazing school community we are all a part of here at St Monica’s.
School Photos
School Photo Day is Tuesday 19 March 2024. All children are to be dressed in full Summer Uniform on this day. Photos are now ready to order through the Compass Portal.
Free eSafety parent webinar
Parents and carers of primary school students are invited to participate in a free 30-minute webinar to help you understand eSafety and parental controls.
The webinar is hosted by the Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) in collaboration with the eSafety Commissioner.
Please find the registration information below.
REGISTER NOW:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3100911298333648471
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend. If travelling please stay safe.
Happy Canberra Day!
Maggie
| Class | Student | Focus |
| K Maroon | Frankie J | Others |
| K Maroon | Harry C | Others |
| K White | Priya F | Myself |
| K White | Leo H | Myself |
| 1 Maroon | Andrew D | Myself |
| 1 Maroon | Matilda T | Myself |
| 1 White | Emilio R | Myself |
| 1 White | Indi S | Others |
| 2 Blue | Danny I | Myself |
| 2 Blue | Mia S | Myself |
| 2 Maroon | Scarlett T | Myself |
| 2 Maroon | Harry V | Myself |
| 2 White | Ashreet K | Others |
| 2 White | Annabelle W | Myself |
| 3 Maroon | Ethan C | Others |
| 3 Maroon | Alison C | Others |
| 3 White | Faustina A | Myself |
| 3 White | Owen D-C | Myself |
| 4 Blue | Yar A | Myself |
| 4 Blue | Blake R | Others |
| 4 Maroon | Neve C | Myself |
| 4 Maroon | Nathaniel O | Myself |
| 4 White | Fraser C | Myself |
| 4 White | Charlotte T | Myself |
| 5 Maroon | Joseph F | Others |
| 5 Maroon | Stacey L | Myself |
| 5 White | Mitchell C | Myself |
| 5 White | Maddie N-H | Myself |
| 6 Blue | Myka D | Others |
| 6 Blue | Cooper T | Others |
| 6 Maroon | Charlie C | Others |
| 6 Maroon | Evie L | Myself |
| 6 White | Sienna B | Others |
| 6 White | George F | Others |
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Prayer and Worship
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Term 1 Liturgical Life of St Monica’s Primary School |
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Whole School Prayer |
Grade Masses |
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Week 7 |
Whole School Prayer Focus: Flourishing Respect God led by 3 White Friday 9.15am |
Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am: Year 4 |
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Week 8 |
Whole School Prayer Focus: Palm Sunday led by 1 White Friday 9.15am |
Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am: Year 3
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Week 9 |
Whole School Liturgy Focus: Holy Thursday, Thursday 9.15am
Good Friday led by Year 6 throughout the day Thursday |
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Week 10 |
Whole School Liturgy Focus: Easter Tuesday 9.15am |
Grade Mass Wednesday 9.30am: Year 1 and K |
Social Action and Justice
Third Week of Lent
St Monica’s, we have raised an outstanding $406 for Project Compassion, and we are only 3 weeks in. We still have another 3 weeks of our fundraising period and if you have capacity your donations are valued. Each week our Year 6 Faith and Justice students go into each class to lead a Lenten reflection and share the stories of those our funds are helping. A common theme across all the stories we are hearing is the power education has to change lives.
Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.
Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry.
Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street.
With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions.
“We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said.
Watch Leaia’s Story
Please donate to Project Compassion.
Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations.
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes, online by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.
Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
2024 Parish Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and in Years 4-6 in 2024.
Sacraments to be celebrated in 2024
Sacrament of Reconciliation – will be celebrated during Term 1 on:
Tuesday 2 April in St Michael’s Church, Kaleen;
Wednesday 3 April in St Monica’s Church, Evatt; and
Thursday 4 April in St Monica’s Church, Evatt.
Registrations are now closed and no late registrations can be accepted.
Commitment Masses – Sacrament of Reconciliation - commence this weekend
Students and parents must attend one of the weekend Masses at either St Monica’s Church (6pm Saturday or 10am Sunday) or St Michael’s Church (8am or 5.30pm Sunday) on one of the dates listed below to make their commitment for the Sacrament.
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March
There will be no additional commitment masses beyond this date.
Sacrament of First Communion - will be celebrated across the four Sunday Parish Masses on the weekend of 15 and 16 June.
Sacrament of Confirmation – will be celebrated on 17, 18, and 19 September.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Author Visit - Fiona Lloyd
Author Fiona Lloyd will be running a workshop with Year 6 on Friday 8 March. Fiona released her first novel in 2023 "Becoming Jimmy Baxter" a middle grade novel. The book was included last week in the CBCA Notable list. The book can be ordered through the Book Cow and Fiona will sign books.
MERICI COLLEGE ENROLLING NOW CAMPAIGN
A wonderful opportunity for prospective families to see the College in action, meet our students and attend the Principal’s Address, Year 7 and 11 Information Evenings and lots more.
We are enrolling now for 2025 and beyond!
Please visit www.merici.college for all dates and information for our Open Day, Be a Merici Girl Days and Talk and Tours. Register online now!
Open Day, Principal’s Address and Year 7 2025 Information Night: Wednesday 8 May, Be a Merici Girl Days: 3, 6, 13 May, Talk and Tours: 11 May
