Family Connection
Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. During this week, we prepare ourselves for Easter by prayerful reflection upon the events of Jesus' passion and death. During this week, your family might display a crucifix in a prominent place as a reminder of salvation Christ won for us. This can also serve as the focal point for family prayer during Holy Week.

Because of the length and complexity of the passion narrative, it is difficult for children to remain attentive when it is proclaimed in its entirety. Families can make it a tradition to read a portion of this Sunday's Gospel each day of Holy Week, providing ample opportunity for children to ask questions and respond to the events described there. In this way, the entire week can become a “way of the cross.”

Holy Week
This week, students and staff celebrated the events of Holy Week, the most important week in the Catholic Church's calendar.

Throughout the week, classes participated in a cohort liturgy focusing on Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday.

Tomorrow, classes will be led by their teachers through the Stations of the Cross, Jesus' journey to his crucifixion.

Vinnies Knock On Effect
Vinnies changes lives every day, but they need our help. During the month of March Vinnies is running the ‘Knock On Effect’ campaign to highlight the knock on effects that donations, fundraising and awareness raising can have. The Knock On Effect appeal will replace the previous Doorknock Appeal to educate people about the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society, recruit more members and volunteers, and raise funds for the society’s good works. Like a ripple effect, one $5 donation may not seem like much, but it can significantly assist in continuing Vinnies’ services and programs. With over 2 million people living below the poverty line in Australia, including over half a million children, your contribution allows the St Vincent de Paul Society to provide more than immediate help, it provides something much more valuable - the opportunity of a better life. Please join us in supporting those who need a hand up in challenging times. For more information head and to donate, head to  https://donate.vinnies.org.au/event/knock-on-effect

Thank you
Finally, a massive thank you for your support this last term. It’s been a wonderful privilege to guide our school community through Prayer and faith formation. Next term, we welcome back Louisa Mitchell from maternity leave to continue the role as Religious Education Coordinator.

Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break with your families.

Daniel Hunt
Acting Religious Education Coordinator