Today, Year 5 Jellyfish class hosted our first school assembly for this term. With the shortened weeks we have not had the opportunity as a school to come together in an important way.

Regular assemblies help create traditions and rituals that define the culture of the school.

These traditions become part of the students' experiences and contribute to their school pride. 

For a Catholic school, assemblies can emphasise shared faith, prayer, and values, helping students connect with their spiritual side and with one another as they listen and reflect on the life and teaching of Jesus.

The Year 5 Jellyfish class hosted a heartfelt school assembly in honor of Mother's Day. The students thoughtfully explored the significant role mothers play in our lives, expressing their gratitude and appreciation for the love, care, and support that mothers and mother figures provide every day.

Fun Run and Cross Country at St Benedict’s

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our students, staff, and parents for making this year’s Fun Run and Cross Country events such a resounding success! These events are a wonderful opportunity to promote physical activity, teamwork, and school spirit, and this year, we truly saw these values shine. A special thank you to Mrs Stevie-Lee Rowe and Mrs Kandis Huston for their organisation and coordination of these events.

Introducing Mrs. Rebecca Sholte – Our New Year 1 Possums Classroom Teacher

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Sholte as the new classroom teacher for Year 1 Possums. Mrs. Sholte brings a wealth of experience, passion, and enthusiasm to our school community.

The Year 1 Possum students have made Mrs Sholte feel very welcome. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to all the wonderful contributions she will make to our school community.

School Supervision starts at 8:00am at St Benedict’s

A friendly reminder to all parents and carers that school supervision for students begins at 8:00am in the hall. Please ensure that students do not arrive at school before this time, as the hall is licensed for use by Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) until 8:00am.

Arriving after this time helps us ensure the safety and well-being of all students and allows the OHSC program to operate without disruption. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

God in All of Life

Patrick Dempsey

pdempsey2@stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au

Welcome to the end of Week 4 - and what is the first week this term that has faced minimal interruptions!  

Thanks to the Year 5 Jellyfish who presented their assembly on Mother’s Day this morning.  It was lovely to come together in prayer and give the mums gathered this morning a special blessing!

Weekly Assemblies DATE CLAIMER

Our assemblies this term will remain on a Friday at 8:45am in the Hall.   Please see the timetable below, as well a which buddy classes will have ‘Open Classrooms’ following Friday assemblies. 

Thanks!

A wanted to express a massive THANK YOU to all of the families who were able to complete our school ECSI (Enhancing Catholic School Identity) surveys this term.  To get measurable data, we needed at least 60 surveys completed, and we managed to get 80 - which is wonderful!  It is a testament to our St Benedict’s community.  We will receive data and recommendations from these surveys later in the year, which will help to inform our Annual School Improvement plans on the Enhancement of our schools Catholic Identity.  

Photos

Please note the information sent home earlier in the week regarding the School Photos taking place next Monday and Tuesday.  ALL children at St Benedict’s will get their photograph taken for our school records.  I have attached a brief outline below so  you can check which day our child’s photo will be taken.  A reminder that students are asked to wear their full Formal School Uniform with appropriate hair accessories etc for these photos.  Prep students remain in their normal Sports Uniform.

Sibling photos can be taken either Monday or Tuesday and they are to be in Formal Uniform.

The Dental Van is coming to your school soon.

If you have received an SMS from Oral Health Services, please respond so your child does not miss out.

Free dental check-ups and treatment are available for children aged 4 to Grade 6. Access the service by scanning the QR Code or click the link to fill out the form.

School Dental Services

Students in Years 7 to 10 can visit the Kirwan Health Campus for the same service. To make an appointment, call 44339900, option 2.

For inquiries, contact the Dental Van Staff on 0408 789 721.