Firstly I would like to welcome all of our St Benedict’s community back to school for what I’m sure will be a very exciting 2019!  It’s been a slightly interrupted start, but our students have shown great patience, understanding and adaptability during our wet start.   

SCHOOL VALUES

Towards the end of last year, our School Board decided on 4 key ‘Values’ for our school, and posters have been developed on these which have been put up in each of our classrooms.  Students will be made familiar with these throughout the year to develop a greater understanding of who we are here at St Benedict’s.

These 4 Values have been based upon the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education.  They are;

LOVE, COMMUNITY, LEARNING and STEWARDSHIP.  

We’ve already seen these in action during our first year as a school, and will continue to underpin all that we do at St Benedict’s as we continue to grow.  I have placed a copy of these posters below for you to see.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

As you may be aware, we are part of the Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, led by Fr Dave Lancini.  Each year, the Parish run a Sacramental Program for students to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and the First Holy Communion.  If your child is in Year 3 or above and would like to participate in the Sacramental Program, you will be required to attend an information evening either next Monday 11th Feb (Ryan Community Centre) or Tuesday 12th Feb (Good Shepherd Community Centre) at 7:00pm.  If you require any further information, don’t hesitate to either contact myself at school or the Parish Office on 47239844. A note about the program will be in the newsletter.

DATE CLAIMER

Our first assembly will be on Monday Week 4 (18/02) at 8:45am in ‘The Hall’, led by Year 5/6 Turtles.  All members of our community are welcome to attend.

Our Beginning Year Liturgy will take place on Monday Week 5 (25/02) at 9:00am in ‘The Hall’, led by Fr Dave Lancini, our Parish Priest.  Again, we’d like to extend a welcome to all of our St Benedict’s community for this event.

WEATHER

I thought I’d also pass on a message from Pope Francis to Bishop Tim Harris in regards to the continuing weather event in Townsville.  We certainly join him in praying for all people and communities affected the the continuing weather event. We should also count our blessings, as this event has brought about such amazing community spirit and unity during difficult times.

Have a great week, stay dry and God bless,

Nick