R.E. News

Religious Education News - Week 10 Term 4

Religious Education Dates for 2025

Whole School Mass/Events

• Monday 15th December - End of School Mass at 9.30am 

Advent

Week 1 of Advent is coming up and each year level is creating a display in the office foyer to represent each week.

Foundation is Week 1 - Hope

Year 3/4 is Week 2 - Peace

Year 1/2 is Week 3 - Joy

Year 5/6 is Week 4 - Love

The word ‘Advent’ means ‘coming’. When we light the candles on the wreath, it symbolises the coming of light (Jesus) into the world. 

Candle 1 (violet): represents hope

Candle 2 (violet): represents peace 

Candle 3 (rose): represents joy

Candle 4 (violet): represents love 

The central white candle is lit on Christmas Day and represents Christ.

                                                                Christmas Message

As we approach the joyous season of Christmas, we give thanks for the many blessings we have shared together as a school community throughout the year. Inspired by our faith, we celebrate the love, hope, and peace that the birth of Jesus brings into our lives.

Christmas is a time to reflect on the gift of family, friendship, and community. At St Mark’s, we are grateful for the support, generosity, and commitment of our families, who enrich the learning and spirit of our school each day.

May this Christmas be filled with joy, laughter, and moments of togetherness. We pray that the New Year brings health, happiness, and continued growth for all in our community.

On behalf of the staff at St Mark’s, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a bright, hope-filled 2026.

Loving God, during this Christmas season, we ask for Your special blessing on our school families and all children. May they feel the wonder of Christmas, find joy in family, and be protected from harm. Inspire us to be kind, share our gifts, and spread the light of Christ, just as He taught us. Amen