Religious Education
"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man." – Pope Francis
Gospel Reading
Luke 21:25
Jesus teaches his disciples to be vigilant so that they will be ready when the Son of Man comes in glory.
Jesus tells us about the things that will happen when he comes again. Some people will be afraid. But Jesus tells us we don’t need to be afraid.
Jesus tells his disciples that they can stand tall because he loves them and has saved them. We can trust Jesus. He loves us and is with us, no matter what kind of day we are having. We can tell God about our day and our feelings in our prayer. He always listens to us. He gives us strength and courage to get through hard days.
We don't need to be fearful about difficult things in our lives either. We can bring these things to God in our prayer, and God will help us see things clearly and give us the strength to face everything and anything that might happen in our lives.
Thank you Bishop Tony
We are deeply grateful for your pastoral visit and for taking the time to meet with our Confirmation candidates. Your presence was truly inspiring, and your words of encouragement and wisdom left a meaningful impact on both the students and our community.
We feel blessed by your visit and hope to welcome you again in the future.
The First Week of Advent and Its Significance
The first week of Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and the season of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas. It is a time of hope and anticipation as Christians reflect on the promise of Christ’s coming and prepare their hearts for His arrival.
The first candle of the Advent wreath, often called the “Prophet’s Candle,” is lit to symbolize hope.
Thank you Grade 5-6 B/C students who led us so beautifully in our first Advent liturgy. Your thoughtful preparation, reverence, and leadership helped set the tone for this special season of hope and reflection. Thank you for guiding us in prayer and helping us focus on the true meaning of Advent.
Foundation Parish Mass on the 24th of November.
Thank you to Mrs Jeanette Jose and Mr Piyush Phillip for volunteering to coordinate morning tea for the day.
Thank you to the families who attended this Mass. Your presence enriches not only the Mass but also the faith journey of our students.
Attending Mass as a family is a powerful way to nurture your child’s spiritual growth and deepen their connection with our Catholic traditions.
We encourage you to continue prioritizing this time together, helping your child to see how coming to Mass strengthens their relationship with God and with the parish community.
Our Foundation to Grade 2 Faith Night on 21st November
Thank you to our parents, carers, grandparents and students who came to our Faith Night.
Faith nights show students how to live out their beliefs in daily life, emphasizing values such as kindness, service, and being a light to others.
Interfaith dialogue is important to nurture in primary school because it fosters understanding, respect, and empathy among students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
The highlight of the night was listening to Ms. Trish read the story When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner. We enjoyed sitting on our cushions, wearing our pyjamas and snuggled up with our squishmallows, as we were drawn into the beautiful story.
Grade 5-6 B/C students having their scheduled visits with Fr Andrew to unpack Scripture and Wondering Questions
Thank you, Father Andrew, for visiting our classrooms and engaging with our students. Your presence has been a true blessing, and your thoughtful answers to their curious questions have sparked inspiration and deepened their understanding of our faith. Through your knowledge and storytelling, you’ve brought the teachings of Christ to life in their hearts and minds.
We look forward to welcoming you into our school again soon.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we approach the Christmas season, we are reminded of the many people in our community and around the world who go without basic necessities such as food, shelter, and warmth. Caring for those in need is a responsibility we all share.
To show our care and support for vulnerable members of our community, we kindly ask for your help by contributing non-perishable food items. We would greatly appreciate it if each family could donate one or two cans or packets of non-perishable food, which will be used to provide essential supplies to those in need.
Rather than simply bringing in food items, we have decided, as a staff, to encourage students to be proactive by earning these items through acts of service, continuing a meaningful tradition we have embraced over the past few years. This approach, known as the “St Peter’s Approach,” helps our students develop a sense of pride and ownership in their contribution to helping others.
Each child will bring home a gift voucher to offer their services in exchange for non-perishable food items to donate to our Vinnies Drive. We invite you to tick off the completed chores on the voucher and send it back to the class teacher. These vouchers will be displayed on our "Wall of Fame" to celebrate and acknowledge the students' efforts in supporting their community.
Thank you for your generous support of this initiative. May this season bring many blessings to you and your family.
Blessings,
Iris DeVisser
Learning and Teaching Leader & Religious Education Leader