ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS

On ANZAC Day we think about all those who have served defending our rights and freedoms to live in this beautiful country. 

Thank you to the students, parents and teachers who gave up their time to represent our school this morning at the Campbelltown RSL Anzac Day March. We met at Campbelltown Mall before 8.15am. Then we marched along Queen Street with many other schools and groups to Mawson Park. A very moving service commenced just after 9am. 

Congratulations to the students for the wonderful respect they demonstrated throughout the ceremony.

On Monday, 29 April, we held a Prayer at morning assembly to recognise ANZAC Day and remember all the brave men and women who have served our nation in conflict and peace-keeping missions. This year we commemorate the 109th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. 

Thank you to Mrs Guyer, Mr Toohey, Mr Nash, Mr Moroney and our Year 6 student leaders in leading our prayer. 

A special thank you to the Immediate Past President of the RSL, NSW, Mr Ray James OAM who led ‘The Ode’. We appreciate the time he gave us and thank him for his service and work with the RSL to support men and women who have served for our country.

May- MONTH OF THE ROSARY                                                                                                                May is the month we dedicate to Mary, the Mother of God and Mother of the Church, whom we honour as the first disciple. We recognise Mary as the one who listened and responded by saying yes to God.  

This month we particularly encourage the praying of the Rosary at school and at home, a prayer that is special in the Catholic tradition. The Rosary dates back a long way in the history of the Church and traditionally consisted of three sets of mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious. The optional Mysteries of Light were added in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. 

The Website below provides details about the rosary:

http://www.rosary-center.org/howto.htm

PARENT COMMUNICATION SURVEY

A special thank you to all the parents and carers who responded to our Parent Communication Survey last term. We had over 100 responses to the survey. The information provided was extremely valuable and is being shared with staff at a meeting today.

This term teachers will be sharing children’s work with parents/carers. We know this will provide insights into children’s learning and progress. Further details will be provided about this in next week’s newsletter.