Family and Faith

Welcome back to a busy Term 4. Below are a few reminders for events and initiatives happening over the next few weeks.

Calling all Year 5 Parents

Calling all Year 5 parents/carers who think they have a creative flare! and even those who don't think they do, you are also welcome!

We will be making keyrings for our Year 5 students to gift to their Kindy buddy of 2024, (together with a poem), on Day 2 of Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday 16th November, 2023.

If you have some time on the following days:

Monday 23rd October, 2023 from 9am - 10am OR 2pm - 3pm

Tuesday 24th October, 2023 from 2pm - 4pm

Please email me directly at lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au. Afternoon /Morning tea will be provided. Thank you in advance for those who are able to assist.

Positive Parenting

If you have missed the previous Positive Parenting workshops in 2023, there is one last chance to attend on Friday 27th October 2023 at 10:30am at St Brigid's in Coogee. Click on the LINK to register your attendance at this FREE event.

Cana Art Therapy - Thursday 2nd November 2023

Cana Communities is a not-for-profit charity working with men and women, who have experienced homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and other barriers that have prevented them from creating a positive life for themselves. On Thursday 2nd November 2023, they will host an Art Therapy Exhibition with a Guest Speaker on Mental Health. Visit www.cana.org.au for more details and to register your attendance at this FREE event

Guest Speaker

Dr. Ashwini Phadi, Psychiatrist. 

Executive Director of Mental Health in Western Sydney Local Health District. 

Date: Thursday 2 November 2023

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Venue: Canva Space

110 Kippax Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

(Ground level, corner of Kippax and Waterloo Street)

RSVP by Friday 27 October.

All Souls Day Commemoration

The school and Parish have collaborated to offer a prayer service for All Souls Day which includes the making of a memory candle.

There are two sessions available, both exactly the same, so if you would like to attend, please email me to register your interest lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au

 See the flyer for details.

Sydney Vinnies Brekky Van - Sunday 12th November, 2023

Our last Sydney Vinnies Brekky Van for the year is scheduled for Sunday 12th November, 2023. If you would like to participate, please email me at your earliest so that I can provide you with the required documentation that needs to be completed lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au

Raising Truthful Children

Interesting article from Parousia Media last week about Raising Truthful Children. Click on this LINK to read the article.  There is a lesson in here for all of us.

Go gently, every blessing

Ms. Lucille Gravina