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ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS HAPER DRIVE - DONATIONS DUE BY WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER

Thank you to those families that have contributed to our Vinnies Christmas Hamper appeal.  We are continuing to collect nonperishable food donations until Wednesday. Baskets will remain in the classrooms until 10th December, please refer to the list below if you are unsure about what to bring in. 

Foundation: Toiletries - soap, toilet rolls, toothpaste/brush, powder, hand sanitiser  

Grade 1: Grains and Pasta - rice, pasta, soups, noodles 

Grade 2: Tinned Foods - beetroot, soup, tuna, baked beans, corn, peas, pasta sauces 

Grade 3: Holiday Treats - chocolate, lollies, sweet biscuits, Christmas cake 

Grade 4: Savoury Items - dry biscuits, shapes, rice cakes, nuts, chips, popcorn 

Grade 5: Condiments - jams, sauces, Vegemite, peanut butter, maple syrup, 

Grade 6: Breakfast Cereals - Oats, Corn Flakes, Long-life milk & custard, pancake mixes

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - DECEMBER 10TH 

Celebrated annually, International Human Rights Day aims to bridge the gap in the day-to-day experiences of all people. This year's theme is Everyday Essentials, and the campaign hopes to raise awareness, build confidence, and support collective action. 

Our Everyday Essentials, this year’s UN Human Rights Day campaign, seeks to reaffirm the enduring relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its core values — equality, justice, freedom, and dignity — reminding us that human rights remain a steadfast promise for society. Refer to the website for more information: Human Rights Day 2025: Our Everyday Essentials | OHCHR 

ADVENT                                                                 

UPCOMING PARISH AND FRIDAY MASSES

We will be holding Advent Liturgies in the Church on Wednesday afternoons @ 2.30pm during week 8, 9 and 10. Students will be given opportunities to actively participate in the liturgies as they share what the classes have been learning about as part of the RE curriculum. 

2026 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

Details regarding next year's Eucharist & Confirmation Sacramental program will be provided early in Term 1 2026. However, families who participated in Reconciliation this year will receive an email next week about attending an online pre-registration session on Thursday 5th February.