Family Educator

Dear parents

St Martha’s Feast Day

Many thanks to all who joined us to celebrate our patron saint, St Martha. Following a prayerful mass led by Father John, our students were delighted to welcome parents and family members into their classrooms and enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch. We are truly blessed to have our  beautiful St Martha’s school community!

Thanks also to the students who entered the feast day colouring competition.  We were so impressed by their creative efforts, and the spirit of service they showed in their responses. Congratulations to our winners Jordan, George, Rosabelle and Jia, who were drawn at this morning’s assembly.

Coffee & Connect

It was also lovely also to catch up with some of our parent community for coffee, to connect with familiar faces and meet new friends. 

Playgroup

Our Monday  playgroup has started again for the term. I’d love to welcome any preschool aged children and their parents and grandparents for a morning of play, craft and storytime - starting after the bell until 10:30am.

Rosary

All are most welcome to join us in praying a decade of the rosary from 8:30 on Wednesday mornings. Rosary beads provided. We meet  on the playground near the side entry to the church. We offer our Rosary for all the families of St Martha’s parish and school- if you have a specific intention you would like us to pray for, please email me on ana.seric@syd.catholic.edu.au 

Our Adult Rosary group  continues on Mondays before pick up. We meet in the Church from 2:30. All parents and carers welcome.'

Upcoming Faith and Family Opportunities

Altar serving training

All children in year 3 or above are invited to join Fr John for altar serving training this Thursday at 330pm in the parish church. Children need to be Catholic and have received their first Holy Communion.

Parent Conference

The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) NSW/ACT will host its annual Parent Conference on Saturday 22 August. The conference focuses on navigating the modern world and building resilience, and features respected presenters like Daniel Principe (championing youth in a digital world) and Genevieve Muir, offering strategies on:

• Managing anxiety and building resilience
• Artificial intelligence in education and the digital landscape
• Partnering with your child's school 
• Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Location: Rydges World Square Hotel, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney
• Cost: $30 per person (includes practical strategies and expert sessions)

Tickets can be purchased from the CCSP Official Website . If you are interested in attending as a St Martha’s group, please email ana.seric@syd.catholic.edu.au

Please keep our Year 6 students receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday in your prayers.

Ana Seric

Family Educator