I can’t believe we’ve now reached the end of Week 7.  Our last 2 assemblies have been on the season of Lent, which we are currently in the middle of.  Last week, Year 4 Grasshoppers presented the message of always being outwards looking and being ready to serve others. Today, the Year 5 Turtles presented on how, like Jesus, we can look beyond outward appearances and choose to help all, no matter who they are.  We’ve had wonderful attendance at assemblies this term, so a big thank you to all those families and carers who have been able to attend, and stay for Open Classrooms.  Your attendance greatly enriches our school!   

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

We have a number of students in our school who are currently participating in our Parishes Sacramental Program.  Recently these students have undergone the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  We congratulate them on receiving this sacrament.  They are now preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation and First Holy Communion, which will take place at the beginning of next term.

CLASS MASSES

Did you know, each fortnight at St Benedict’s 2 classes participate in a class Mass led by one of our Parish Priests, Fr Joseph or Fr Joe.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see up close what goes on during a mass, which forms a very important part of celebrating our Catholic Faith.  Our priests do a wonderful job of talking to the students about what is going on, and our students are invited to participate through responses, songs and some readings as well.    

Finally, I would like to acknowledge International Women's Day.  I am blessed working in education to work with a number of inspirational women, who make a difference to the lives of the students in front of them everyday.  I am also blessed with a wonderful mother, wife and two daughters of my own, who all inspire me in their own ways.  

Pax,

Nick