STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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1 STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 1 Week 9 30 March 2017 Coming Events: Sunday, April 2 P & F Fundraiser Bounce 3pm 5pm Thursday, 13 April Last Day of Term 1 SUBWAY Meal Deal Friday, 14 April Good Friday Public Holiday Monday, 1 May Start of Term 2 May 8 & 9 Mothers Day Stall Tuesday, 9 May P&F Meeting May 9 11 NAPLAN testing Monday, 15 May School Board Meeting Thursday, 18 May Assembly 2:15pm Thursday, 25 May Stella Maris Day Friday, 26 May P&F Event Moonlight Cinema From the Principal Welcome to week nine, HOLY WEEK The students will spend the next few weeks reflecting on the events of Holy Week. There are many parish based celebrations occurring over Easter. It begins on Sunday, with Palm Sunday and then Holy Thursday, this commemorates the Last Supper. It is a time of thanksgiving for the gift of the Eucharist. The Gospel story recalls Jesus at the Last Supper during which he washes his disciple s feet. Through this action, He calls his disciples, and us, into service of all people. Good Friday is a time to remember the death of Jesus on the cross. It is not a time to mourn, but to celebrate the meaning of Jesus death. The Easter Vigil is the most solemn and important of all the Church s celebrations. It is the feast of Christ s resurrection. Finally, on Easter Sunday we celebrate Christ s resurrection, His rising from death to life. The mystery of the resurrection is central to our faith. An outline of the Parish Easter Celebrations is on page 2. The whole school will gather in week 11 to recall the events of Holy Week and be led in reflection by our year 5 students. We will gather in the church at 9:00am on Monday April 10, 11:30am on Tuesday April 11 and 2:15pm on Thursday, April 13. DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY As part of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21, two of our students, Diana and Sarah planted a tree in our creek bed area. On this day, people with Down Syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down Syndrome. At Stella Maris we are committed to the inclusion of all and celebrated the unique gifts each person brings to our community. PROJECT COMPASSION FUN RUN A reminder that next Friday students will be taking part in a Fun Run to support Project Compassion. The year 5 students will be joining other senior students from the region at Marymount and the rest of the school will be at the park or running around the block depending on their year level. All are invited to attend and cheer the children along. 1 Syme Ave, Seacombe Gardens SA 5047 Phone: Fax: contact@smps.catholic.edu.au facebook.com/stellamarisparishschool Yours sincerely, Sean Hill PRINCIPAL Last Day of Term 1 Thursday, April 13 3:00pm finish

2 Page 2 Term 1 Week 9 30 March 2017 RE News Sacramental Program Workshops have begun for our children in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Many thanks to the families who attended the commitment Mass on 19 th March. We look forward to celebrating Reconciliation on Thursday, May 18 th at St Bernadette's Church at 7pm and we pray for the children involved in this next stage of their faith journey. Children's Liturgy Natalie Bampton-mum of Noah and Sophie is looking to begin Children's Liturgy at Sunday Mass. She is holding a short information evening Sunday night as outlined in her note in this newsletter. I encourage anyone who would like to be involved to either contact Natalie or attend the meeting. The more people involved makes it easier for everyone and it is a great way to be more involved in your child's faith formation. Year 1 Class Mass Last week I attended the Year 1 Mass at the Parish Mass. It was a beautiful celebration and the children participated in singing and prayer reverently. Many thanks to their teachers for their preparation for this special Mass. The children donated cans for St Vincent de Paul as their theme was Love Your Neighbour. Cathy Tilley Assistant Principal Children s Liturgy Holy Spirit Church is holding a Children s Liturgy formation evening this Sunday, 2 April from 7.30pm-8.15pm. All interested adults are encouraged to come and hear about how this important ministry can provide child-centred engagement at Mass to the children in our parish. Please contact Natalie Bampton bamptons@hotmail.com for more details or if you would like to attend the meeting but are unable to, otherwise see you on Sunday P&F News Mothers Day Stall 2016 This year s Mothers Day Stall will be held on the following days: Monday, May 8 from 9am (during class time with each class taking turns to purchase something). Tuesday, May 9 after school Gifts range in price from $1 to $5. Come along and get something special for your mum. Easter Raffle - Donations Please We are having an Easter Raffle this year. Could each child please bring in something to put in the prize baskets such as an Easter egg or soft toy. A collection basket is in place in each classroom for donations. Raffle books were sent home earlier this week. The Office will have extra books if you would like them. Raffle books need to be returned by Monday, April 3 and the raffle will be drawn on Monday, April 10. We are wrapping the Easter raffle prizes at 9am on Monday, April 10. All welcome to come along and help. Do you want to know what is happening with the Stella Maris P&F and how you can become involved? Then get yourself added to the P&F ing list by sending an to smpspandf@gmail.com

3 Page 3 Term 1 Week 9 30 March 2017 Canteen Roster Week 9 Term 1 Friday 31/3 Week 10 Term 1 Monday 3/4 Wednesday 5/4 Friday 7/4 Nhada L & Emma K Cheryl W & Nic S Hailey Mc & Yr 5s Melissa M & Belinda H Community News Married Couples Autumn Weekend Getaway If you d like to make your marriage even more special than it already is, spend a few minutes to find out how you can cosy up together and experience a WWME autumn weekend getaway on May at St Francis Winery, Old Reynella. For more information call Joy & Charlie on or marriageencountersa@gmail.com. Alternatively, visit wwme.org.au and apply online today." Week 11 Term 1 Monday 10/4 Wednesday 12/4 Winter Uniform. Rachael T Alex F & Yr 5s Term 2 marks the change over to winter uniform Please come in during uniform shop opening times to purchase your winter uniform items. Uniform Shop Opening Times Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 2:45pm 3:15pm Uniform shop order forms are available from the Office if you are unable to make it at the above listed times. It can also be downloaded from our website by going to and clicking on Uniform Shop. Uniforms can also be ordered using the Qkr! App WANTED If you have any unwanted wine barrels or planter boxes (in good condition) and would like to donate it to the school can you please let the office know.

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