Dear Families,

A huge thank you to everyone who helped out at the Mother's Day Breakfast. It was lovely to see the community come together to celebrate the special women in our lives. I also extend my thanks to the Parent Association for their hard work putting together the Mother's Day Stall.

The Ascension of the Lord

Go and teach all people my Gospel.

I am with you always, until the end of the world.

Matthew 28:19-20

This coming Sunday we celebrate Jesus the Lord in the Ascension. We also recognise our work is not finished.

Jesus promises the Spirit will come and help us to live and work for others, so that heaven will become real for everyone. Our Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation call us to be witnesses of the Church and God’s love. Our witness is by praising and worshipping God, by acting, preaching and teaching the paschal events and all that Jesus has himself taught. Since we are all gifted in many different ways and these gifts come from God, it is appropriate that we use our gifts in service to others as a way of serving and loving God.

Our Challenge:

For us today it can be a challenge to keep some balance in our lives between the demands of our everyday activities and our desire to praise and worship God. Often our first temptation is to skip Mass and prayer time because that seems to have the least impact on our hectic lives. Let us be true disciples in our witness to God and put God as our focus.

Fete Meeting

Don't miss the Fete Updates page of this newsletter to see how you can help out as we prepare for the Fete.

Our next Fete Meeting will be held online on Monday June 1st at 7:00pm.

The link to the meeting is: https://meet.google.com/aej-wwtw-uvg

Athletics Training - Thursday Mornings (Yrs 3-6)

Congratulations to Ilya and Ante for making it through to the next round of Cross Country.

Next week we will move from cross country training to athletics training on Thursday mornings at 8am as the Year 3-6s begin preparation for the athletics carnival.

Beanies

With these cold mornings we've been having don't forget you can buy school beanies from the school office for $20 each.

Catholic School Parents Victoria – Supporting Families in Catholic Education

Catholic School Parents Victoria (CSPV) has been re-established to strengthen the voice of parents and carers in Catholic education across Victoria, recognising parents as the first educators and key partners in their child’s learning, wellbeing and faith journey.

CSPV is guided by a Council of parent representatives from across the state, ensuring that the diverse perspectives of families in Catholic schools are reflected in its work and advocacy.

We invite you to explore the CSPV website at www.cspv.catholic.edu.au where you will find a wealth of information and resources to support your parenting journey within Catholic education, including guidance on wellbeing, faith, learning and key issues impacting families. You can also subscribe via the website to join the CSPV community, receive the quarterly newsletter and be invited to upcoming events.

You can also connect with CSPV on Instagram and Facebook to access valuable insights, updates and practical resources. Together, we can continue to strengthen the partnership between families, schools and the wider Catholic community.

Reminders

Eucharist Family Workshop - Tuesday 19th May 7pm-8pm
Upcoming Open Days - Tuesday 19th and Thursday 28th May
Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 23rd May
Make sure you register attendance at the School Disco via nForma - Friday 29th May 6pm-7:30pm

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,

Aimee Gale

Principal

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