Crazy Hair Day

In following the focus of almsgiving in Lent, next Wednesday, the 27th of March, we will be hosting a fundraiser for Project Compassion. The students will be able to wear their hair in any crazy way they like, see ideas below. 

We ask that students bring a gold coin donation, as this will be our last week of donations towards the cause. As cash can often be scarce, there is also the opportunity to donate online via the QR code below. 

We greatly appreciate anything you can donate to support those who need it across the world. Here is the link to their website for any further information. https://www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion/

Here is just one of the many people Project Compassion supports annually. 

Memory's story

Malawi

As the eldest child in a low-income farming family, Memory faced many barriers to her education. However, with the support of Caritas Australia and CADECOM, she enrolled in a technical school and became the first female carpenter in her village. 

Easter

We are coming to the end of Lent as we look forward to Easter. This Sunday, we celebrate Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Thursday remembering The Last Supper, followed by Good Friday acknowledging the crucifixion that took place, and finally, looking towards Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of Jesus. 

On the 28th of March at 9:30 am, our students will remember these events through a Holy Week Prayer Reflection. Parents and carers are more than welcome to attend. 

The Prayer Reflection will be held across our school grounds, starting on the upper part of our oval, moving to the lower sensory garden, and finally, the K/1 area. Each cohort will cover a section of the Holy Week events: Kinder—Year 2: Palm Sunday, Year 4: The Last Supper, Year 3: The Garden of Gethsemane, and Year 5: The Crucifixion. 

All students are encouraged to dress in costume to represent the time of Jesus’ life. The costume should be simple and include a headpiece, robe, or dressing gown over the school uniform. 

Due to Easter falling mid-term this year, we will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus on Tuesday, the 2nd of April, when we return. Our Year 6 students will hold this in the hall following the morning assembly. 

We look forward to reflecting with you on these sacred events in our Catholic Faith.

Easter Triduum

The times for the Easter Triduum Masses are as follows.

Holy Thursday 28th March 7pm at St Matthew’s Page

Good Friday 29th March 3pm at St Matthew’s Page

Easter Vigil 30th March 7pm St Matthew’s Page

Easter Sunday 31st March 8:30am St Matthew’s Page

Following Easter Sunday Mass there will be an Easter egg hunt for children. 

Parking

Due to our Prayer Celebrations being held on a Friday morning, they can overlap with our Parish Mass at 9:30. We ask that when you park for these Prayer Celebrations, you use the blacktop as a parking space to leave the Church parking for our parishioners. You are also more than welcome to attend mass following our celebrations. Fr Simon would love to see you there.

Upcoming Dates

Week 9 - 

Tuesday 26th March - My Body My Life Incursion - Year 6 

Wednesday 27th March - Crazy Hair Day Fundraiser

Thursday 28th March - 9:30am Holy Week Prayer Reflection

Week 10 - 

Friday 5th April (All Day) - First Reconciliation Retreat Day at St Vincent's Primary School

Week 11 - 

Wednesday 10th April - 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Matthew’s