Term 2 Week 1

 Welcome back for what promises to be a super Term 2.

As per my blog last week, we have confirmation coming up in the next few weeks, so we are madly working to complete this task. 

Just a few reminders to start the term.

1. Saint Box and presentation - Commencing Wednesday of Week 1

2. Confirmation Sash form and money (Confirmation Candidates only) - Due 27th April

3. Parent Confirmation Retreat - Letter to Child - Due 29th April

This letter is often something your child will cherish and hold onto for a long time.

The length of the letter is totally up to you, however I ask that once you have completed it you put it in a sealed envelope with your child's name on the front and pass it on to me. I would like for you to keep this a secret and a complete surprise for them on their retreat day, so this may mean dropping it off to the front office or slipping it inside something else for your child to pass onto me (I am very good at secret squirrel business).

In this letter you may want to include:
- Your fondest memories of them
- What qualities you most admire about them
- How they contribute and fit within the family unit
- The attributes you are most proud of, making them a role model for others
- Highlight any of their achievements
- Your best wishes for when they receive the Holy Spirit for the first time and wishing them well for their next stage of their faith journey (only for those completing the sacrament)
- Any important advice about life or lessons in life

4. Parent Confirmation Evening - Tuesday 3rd May

5. Bishop visiting the students at school - Tuesday 3rd May (week 2)

6. Year 6 Confirmation Retreat Day - Friday 13th May (week 3)

7. Confirmation Mass @ Our Lady of the Southern Cross - Saturday 14th May (week 3)

More information on the above events is provided in Last weeks blog.

For many the end of term was disrupted, so we have decide to not set homework for this fortnight providing the students an opportunity complete any work that needs doing, including the Saint Box project and tasks that may not have been completed before the end of term; such as;

Saint Ball - Due 6 May if this hasn't been completed already.

Narnia Retold - Due 6 May if this hasn't been completed already

A free math support tutoring session will be available for all students of 6H and 6M on a Wednesday after school. Miss Hurst and I will be in touch after the diagnostic assessment early in Term 2 to advise if we think your child would benefit from these sessions. This will run every Wednesday from 3.15pm - 4.15pm allowing students who are attending to eat a piece of fruit and have some fresh air before it begins. This will be held in 6H room.

Thanks for you ongoing support

Mr McSevich