National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 was held at St Gabriel’s on Wednesday 22nd May. It is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, preschools, family day care, family homes and many other places around the country. Celebrating its 24th year, it aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
The picture book chosen for 2024 is Bowerbird Blues by award winning illustrator, writer and designer Aura Parker.
Here is the link for more information: https://www.illustrated.com.au/
Thanks to Miss Dina Staffiero for her organisation of this event.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus was the inspiration for Fr Jules Chevalier to begin an order of religious me called the Missionaries of God’s Love. Chevalier then recruited the help of Marie Louise Hartzer to begin an order of women called the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
The Daughters founded our school and this important link make the celebration on the 7th June most significant for our school.
Our school will participate in activities with students from OLSH college before celebrating Mass in the Sacred Heart Centre (the Gym) at 11.30 am.
Parents are most welcome to attend this Mass.
There is much symbolism in the Sacred Heart Iconography.
The heart represents Jesus’ loving heart, pierced by the sins of Humanity but still beating for all people.
The flame represents the burning fire of God’s love for us.
The crown of thorns, circling the heart represents Christ’s suffering that he willingly accepted to show his ultimate love for us.
The Cross is the ultimate symbol of Christ’s self giving love. It represents suffering but also triumph.
Combined, these symbols reveal God’s love for all humanity and what we can enjoy be being followers of Christ.
Sundays Gospel Reading
The reading for this Sunday which celebrates the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark
On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to Jesus, ‘Where do you want us to go and make the preparations for you to eat the passover?’ So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the city and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him, and say to the owner of the house which he enters, “The Master says: Where is my dining room in which I can eat the passover with my disciples?” He will show you a large upper room furnished with couches, all prepared. Make the preparations for us there.’ The disciples set out and went to the city and found everything as he had told them, and prepared the Passover.
And as they were eating he took some bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to them. ‘Take it,’ he said ‘this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said to them, ‘This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many. I tell you solemnly, I shall not drink any more wine until the day I drink the new wine in the kingdom of God.’
After psalms had been sung they left for the Mount of Olives.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE
- What does the Text say?
- What is the message?
- What is Jesus asking his followers to do or be?
The Community Group will be hosting a free movie night! They will be screening Sonic the Hedgehod.
Please come along and join the fun. There will be popcorn and other snacks to be purchased by cash on the night.
RSVP through QKR or the front office by 20th June.
Event details:
Date: 22nd June Saturday
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: The Sacred Heart Gym.
Illness
If you or your child are suffering from any respiritory symptoms, coughing, sneezing etc. we ask that you please do not come to school until you are well. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Student Attendance
You are reminded to ring the school/leave a message or Seesaw the teacher on the day your child is not attending school - please include the reason for non-attendance.
We'd be grateful if this could be done prior to 9am. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Please be aware that on our school website, there are key documents in relation to keeping all children in our school community safe from harm; physically, mentally and emotionally.
Labelling
Please check and ensure that your child's jumper/jacket, hat, drink bottle and small plastic containers are labelled so that they can be returned to them.
Uniform
Please note that uniform will be sold at the office on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAY. If using QKR - every day. Other days by appointment.
TERM 2 - STUDENTS ARE TO BE WEARING THE WINTER UNIFORM
Please ensure that your child is wearing black laced up shoes with their everyday uniform.
Sneakers are not to be worn for everyday uniform and only to be worn with sport uniform
Clearview Snack Bar - Lunch Menu
Lunches can be ordered by using the Qkr! app - see below or purchasing paper bags and writing your child's name, class and order on the bag with money enclosed. These can be left at the office or given to your child's class teacher.
To view the 2024 uniform price list & policy and the 2024 lunch order menu, click the gallery below:
Important Dates
NAIDOC Week
Refugee Week
Last Day of Term 2
First Day of Term 3
Upcoming Events
Assembly Earth Care Squad
Class Mass Reception
Assembly P.E.
Helpful Contacts/Links for families
QKR App – resolved with Android phones
The Android Phone issue has now been resolved, parents/users can now download the App from the Google Play Store.
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