Catholic Identity

2024/2025 Sacramental Program Cluster Group ~ 

Cluster Groups ~ St. Mel's Primary School & Christ the King Church 

Our Sacramental Cluster gathering was a beautiful evening where candidates, families, and our Sacramental Team came together in faith, wonder, and engagement as we journey toward the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Centred on the themes of choices and forgiveness, we reflected deeply on the Lord’s Prayer, exploring how Jesus taught his disciples to pray, especially emphasising the prayer’s message of forgiveness. Together, we discussed how Jesus calls us to make good and loving choices, guiding us toward a life of compassion and kindness. We created our shared "Loving Choices Tree." Each candidate added a leaf with a loving choice they made during the week, building a shared symbol of growth, love, and unity.

One of our evening's highlights was a visit to the church, where candidates and their families took part in a special Church Scavenger Hunt. Through this activity, they discovered symbols, rituals, and traditions that deepen our experience of Mass and sacraments, bringing new meaning to our sacred spaces.

It was a truly meaningful evening of prayer, collaboration, and learning—an inspiring step in our sacramental journey together.

Next Cluster Group ~ We look forward to welcoming everyone back to St. Mel's School for our next cluster group on the 28th of November. 

Updated Sacramental Calendar attached ~

"Go forth and set the world on fire"

St Ignatius of Loyola

Remembrance Day Prayer ~

On Monday, our school community came together to commemorate Remembrance Day in a meaningful and heartfelt prayer service. It was a special time for students and staff to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women who have died or continue to serve our country in peacekeeping roles around the world. We observed a minute of silence, allowing us all to honour their courage and dedication in a spirit of reverence and gratitude.

Our Upper Years students took on a leadership role, guiding us through prayer and reflection with maturity and respect. This experience not only enriched their understanding of the importance of service and sacrifice but also gave them a chance to contribute actively to our school's traditions.

Events like these are important to carry forward, connecting students to our history and the values of respect and remembrance. We encourage you to ask your children about what they experienced and learned during the service, as sharing these reflections at home can deepen their appreciation for this significant day.

Kindness Week ~ Our Call to Mission 

This term during Religious Education we have been focussing on 'Our call to Mission' and reaching out to others as Jesus did. These units develop the students’ concept of mission as being like Jesus, caring and sharing in a loving way for people in need. These concepts also assist students in discerning how they can share with others in need, in their family, school, in their own country and through mission works overseas.

These units of work have linked beautifully with Kindness Week. During this week at assembly, we focussed on how we can make small acts of kindness to make someone else's day. Ask your child what they did this week to show kindness ....

Stayed tuned for our Upper Years Bake Sale to raise money to purchase Caritas' Global Gifts of Giving Appeal, our continued focus on 'random acts of kindness' and the sale of our student's Handmade Christmas Cards and our traditional St. Mel's Giving Tree collecting much-needed donations for St. Vinnie's Christmas Appeal. 

Actions speak louder than words, let your words teach and your actions speak” 

Saint Anthony of  Padua 

Liturgical Calendar ~ 

Feast of Christ the King ~

Sunday, November 24th, our parish community will celebrate the Feast of Christ the King—a significant day in our faith and the namesake of our own Church here in St. Mel’s Parish. The Feast of Christ the King marks the conclusion of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar. It invites us to reflect on the power of Christ, who guides us with compassion, wisdom, and justice.

As we celebrate this feast, we are also reminded of our call to follow Christ’s example of love and service in our daily lives. This celebration prepares us for the upcoming liturgical shift as we transition into the season of Advent. Advent, a time of waiting and preparation, begins the new liturgical year and draws us closer to the joyful mystery of Christmas.

Advent ~

St. Mel's Giving Tree: Sharing Christmas Joy

As we enter the Christmas season, St. Mel’s is delighted to continue our heartfelt tradition of the Giving Tree. Each year, our community comes together to provide gifts for those in need, extending our hands in generosity and love through the wonderful work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

If you would like to participate, we welcome donations of small, wrapped gifts with a label indicating the intended recipient (e.g., "10-year-old boy," "5-year-old girl"). These gifts can be brought to school with your child, who will have the joy of placing them under our Giving Tree in the school foyer.

On the final day of term, all the gifts collected will be presented to St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to local families in time for Christmas. This simple act of giving allows our children to experience the true spirit of the season—one of hope, joy, and compassion.

Thank you for your generous support and for helping us spread the light of Christmas throughout our community.

St. Mel's End of Year Mass ~ Year 6 Graduation 

Open our HEARTS up to the world & be COMPASSIONATE! 

Pope Francis

Have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the time with your families, fill your cups doing all the things that bring you the most joy,

Danae Napier

Deputy Principal / Religious Education Leader

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