Religious Dimensions
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
Advent: A time of Hope
God of Love,
Your Son Jesus is your greatest gift to us.
He shows us the depth of your love and faithfulness.
Help us to walk in his light each day.
Strengthen our faith as we wait in hope.
Guide our hearts to kindness and peace.
May our school be filled with love, faith, and hope this Advent.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.
Amen.
‘End of Year Mass and Blessing of our new School Leaders’
Thank you to Father Gallacher for leading our End of Year Mass. It was wonderful to come together as a school community to reflect and thank all who have contributed to our faith community and education this year.
Our school theme of 'Guided by faith, Inspired by Hope' was truely present in the large attendance of our school community, celebrating together our growth and experiences in 2025.
We also farewelled our Year 6 leaders as they move onto the next exciting step in their journey and welcomed our new Year 6 leaders for 2026. We wish them well in thier endeavours and will keep them in our prayers.
Social Justice at St Roch’s: Year 5/6 Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal!
Thank you to our generous school community!
Thank you to everyone in our school community for supporting the Mini Vinnies 'Christmas Appeal'. The whole school had a great time at the ‘Festival of Fun’ that was brilliantly led by our Year 5 and 6 leaders! It is great to know that our efforts will help to make Christmas a happier time for many families in need!
Term 1, 2026 'Religious Dimension' dates to note:
- Prep students visit St Roch's Church with Fr Gallacher! Tuesday 3 Feb: 9.00am
- Beginning of Year Mass (Mini Vinnies): Wednesday 4 Feb @ 9.15am
- Year 3 Reconciliation Family Formation Night: Thursday 12 Feb @ 6.00pm
- Year 3 Family Commitment Mass: Sunday 15th Feb @ 5.00pm
- Catholic Education Week: 15-22 March
- Ash Wednesday Liturgy at St Roch's Church: Wednesday 18 Feb @ 9.00 am
- St Patrick's Day Mass and Concert in the Park (Yr 6 attending): Friday 20 March
- Year 6 and Prep Buddies Mass: Sunday 22 March @ 9.30 am
- Year 3 Reconciliation Retreat Session: Tuesday 24 March @ 9.00am
- Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday 26 March @ 4.30/5.00pm
- Holy Week Reenactment: Thursday 2 April @ 9.15 am
- Mini Vinnies: 'Project Compassion' Lenten Appeal
Louise Bolton
Religious Dimension Leader