Family Educator

HEALTHY FRIENDSHIP WEEK

Healthy Friendship Week is being celebrated Week 3 across SCS. As part of Healthy Friendship Week our Family Educator is happy to come into the Class  (10 mins max) and run a prayer, song & scripture. This will focus on friendships with each other and Jesus and can be part of RE for that day. This will complement the St Aidan’s Peer Support Program that focuses on Positive relationships for children.

ST AIDAN'S PLAYGROUP

Exciting news! St Aidan’s Playgroup is starting on Wednesdays and will run during Term 1. Parents and friends of St Aidans School, Parish and broader community with babies, toddlers and preschoolers please come along. The more the merrier. 

Any questions please email Mary @ pollingerm@syd.catholic.edu.au.

When: Wednesdays during Term 1, STARTS 1 March

Where: St Aidan’s Parish Hall.

Time: 9-10.30am.

What to expect: 

• 9.15 am: Introductions & nursery rhymes
• Free-play activities 
• Morning Tea time -please bring water & a snack for your child
• Story time 
• Dancing & games 
• 10.30am Conclusion

CAN YOU VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT PRAYER & PANCAKES?

On Shrove Tuesday we are having Prayer & Pancakes  for the children. We need adult volunteers to help prepare and serve (bought) pikelets. Volunteer jobs will include setting-up three trestle table stations and serving the children (maple, jam or plain) in the playground. Children will be asked to put a gold coin donation in the Project Compassion box. 

• When: Shrove Tuesday 21 February 2023.
• Time: 9am - 11am.
• Where: St Aidan’s front Playground.

Current legislation requires volunteering adults to have a current Working With Children Checks (WWCC). If you are able to volunteer please email pollingerm@syd.catholic.edu.au or if easier, return the slip to the Office and I will be in touch.

We thank-you for your support.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PARENT OUTREACH FOR THE POOR?

Once per term parents will be given the opportunity of a “Behind-the-scenes” experience at St Canices, Kings Cross or Vinnies, Lewisham. It will be a hands-on experience with the poor. 

“Behind-the Scene” experience.

1. Organise a Group of eight St Aidan's parents.

2. Travel together to St Canice's or Vinnies, Lewisham.

3. Provide the ingredients to Cook-up a soup OR Make sandwiches for the homeless.

4. Give the parents a "Behind-the-scenes" experience and tour.

The dates and location are soon to be confirmed. If you are interested please email pollingerm@syd.catholic.edu.au .