Flying High in Year Five

Last Friday, our Year Five students shared Mass, where we heard the Gospel of Luke (Luke 16:1–13), which tells the story of the Parable of the Unjust Steward. Fr Leander explained at the beginning of his homily that this can be a confusing Gospel to understand. It tells the story of a steward, or manager, who has not been doing his job properly and realises that he is about to lose his job. Before this happens, he makes a plan to help himself by reducing the debts the people owe his master. By doing this, he hopes to build relationships with others who might help him when he loses his job. Through this Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the things we have, including our time, talents and belongings, are gifts that we should use wisely. We should take care of the gifts and talents that he has given us and make good choices.

As Year 5 students, there are many ways we can put these lessons into practice. We can be responsible for our belongings, use our time wisely, be honest when we make mistakes, help others without expecting anything in return and show that we can be trusted with the little things as well as the big things. Remember, it is not how much we have that matters most, but how wisely, honestly and generously we use what we have been given.

A question to think about: What is one small thing you can do each day to show that you are trustworthy and responsible?

Secret Project!

Week Five in Year Five has also seen us begin our secret projects.... What will it be? Training for the Athletics Sports or Colour Run, product research for our Bizarre Bazaar, planning for our first Novel, or designing the perfect Christmas Card/Present?  Keep an eye out for just what our secret projects are...