Around the School
DAILY ABSENTEEISM
Phone 9510 7420 or email absent@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au
(Please notify the school by 9:30am)
ENROLMENTS FOR 2022
We are currently taking enrolments for next year. If you have a family member who is scheduled to start next year please come to the office and obtain an Enrolment Form or download it from our website.
STUDENT & FAMILY INFORMATION UPDATE
If any of your personal details change (address, mobile number etc.), please let the school office know as soon as possible by email to admin@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au.
SCHOOL PHOTOS – Tuesday 20th April
We ask that the children wear their correct school SUMMER UNIFORM – no coloured ribbons or socks. Girls navy socks and boys grey socks are the uniform colour. Family portrait envelopes can be collected at the office next month.
WINTER UNIFORMS AT THE START OF TERM 2
All children are to be wearing Winter Uniform by Monday 26th April. Hats do not have to be worn then. The Winter Tunic (T005) and long grey pants are available from Primary School Wear at 1/159 North Road, Ormond 9768 0387. School Jumpers are purchased at the school on Friday between 8:40am – 9:00am and 3:15pm to 3:30pm.
Girls:
Navy Tunic, Skivvy (Sky), School Jumper, Navy tights/Navy knee-hi socks, Black Shoes
Boys:
Grey Trousers, Skivvy (Sky), School Jumper, Grey socks, Black Shoes
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS (Maureen McDonald - RE Leader)
Holy Week
Holy means “set apart.” Christians set apart an entire week - Holy Week - to recall the events surrounding the suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. The Symbols of Holy Week. The liturgies of Holy Week are filled with some of the richest and most ancient symbols of the Catholic faith. The waving of palms on Palm Sunday reminds us that we are called to be followers of Jesus. The washing of feet on Holy Thursday speaks to us of the selfless love that we are called to practice in imitation of Jesus. The veneration of the cross on Good Friday reminds us that, as Christians, we believe that Jesus can over come anything, even death. The lighting of the Easter fire in a darkened church and the celebration of baptisms on Holy Saturday reminds us of the new life that is ours because of Jesus’ triumph over the darkness of sin and death through his resurrection. This Holy Week set apart time to renew your faith in Jesus, to carry light into the darkness of someone you know, with a word of hope, an act of kindness, an answer to prayer.
Easter
Jesus Christ is Risen! Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus, the central feast of Christianity. The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus teach us that suffering is transformed through faith in the Risen Christ, that God can overcome anything, even death. The Easter spirit is one of renewal that enables us to renew relationships and to express appreciation and affection to those closest to us. It means to see the world through new eyes—God's eyes.
Symbols of Easter
The butterfly is one traditional symbol of the Resurrection. The most popular symbol is the egg, which seems to be lifeless but then breaks open to release new life. The lily is another common symbol. A dry and lifeless-looking bulb blossoms into one of the most beautiful flowers on earth.
Caritas
This week the Yr 5 and 6 students participated in a’ Walk for Water’ to strengthen our commitment to live in solidarity as global citizens. May we care for our global family and our common home, as we “Aspire not to have more, but to be more”. A reminder that all funds raised by tomorrow’s casual clothes day go to Caritas to support all the incredible work they do worldwide.
Project Compassion - BE MORE
For over 50 years, Project Compassion has been raising vital funds to help those facing poverty and injustice in our world. Please return all Project Compassion boxes on Thursday. Thank you for your support. Your donation will help vulnerable families to build brighter futures for themselves.
VISUAL ART NEWS (Caroline Egan - Teacher)
In Visual Art last week the students created our funny bunnies to have some fun during our last Art lesson for the Term. Hop to it and Happy Easter everyone!
SPORTS NEWS (Tania Thompson)
Term 2 - Upcoming Sporting events
Lightning Premiership Soccer - Friday 23rd April (relevant Year 5&6 students): . Could all soccer players please accept permission form on Operoo and ensure they have all required items for the day by Monday 19th April.
Winter Inter-School Sport - begins Friday 30th April (Year 5&6 relevant students):
Many of our Year 5 & 6 students will be involved in five rounds of Inter-school netball or AFL football during Term 2. We will have 1 team of 22 Football players and 2 teams of Netball players for this Inter-school competition against other Holt District Schools. All other Year 5&6 students will remain at school and participate in other organised activities.
Holt District Cross Country: Friday 14th May
Our Year 4-6 students will take part in a 2km (9/10yo) or 3km (11y or 12/13y) Cross
Country run at Bald Hill Park. Students will be offered a number of before-school training sessions around Alma Park. Details to be communicated very soon with relevant student’s families.