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FRONT OFFICE DISPLAY
If you have walked through our front office recently, you may have noticed our Prayer focus and display of the 'Giving Tree' based on the book by Shel Silverstein.
Children in the 3-6 classroom have now listened to the story and have decorated and added their leaves to the tree.
MUFTI DAY - FRIDAY 15TH MARCH
‘Green Day’ will be held on Friday, March 15th, to celebrate the Feast Day of St Patrick.On this day, we ask children to wear ‘green mufti clothes’ and bring along a gold coin donation, which will go towards our fundraising efforts for CARITAS Australia.
*Remember to be safe, wear enclosed shoes and a hat, and cover your shoulders.
ST JOSEPH'S DAY ~ TUESDAY 19TH MARCH
Saint Joseph's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Joseph or the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, is in Western Christianity the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and legal father of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 19 March. It has the rank of a solemnity in the Catholic Church.
Sacred Heart School was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1911. To celebrate this day, we will hold a Liturgy at school at 12:30pm on Tuesday, March 19. Parents, family, friends, and parishioners are welcome to attend.
HARMONY DAY ~ THURSDAY 21ST MARCH
We will celebrate this day by wearing a touch of orange and bringing along a gold coin donation, which will go towards our fundraising efforts for CARITAS Australia.
*Remember to be safe, wear enclosed shoes and a hat, and cover your shoulders.
All the different cultures that come together in Australia bring many things with them: different foods, ways of dressing, languages, customs, and beliefs. Harmony Day is about celebrating these differences and learning about new cultures. It is a time for cultural respect for all.
Harmony Day is a special day celebrated in Australia on the 21st of March to promote inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. It was created to unite people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to celebrate the country's diverse society.
Harmony Day promotes the message that everyone belongs no matter where they come from, what language they speak, or what religion they follow. It's a day to embrace the unique qualities and differences that make each person special.
HOLY WEEK LITURGY ~ WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH
We will host a Liturgy on Wednesday, 27th March, at 12:30pm, focusing on Holy Week.
We invite families to share a picnic lunch with their children at 1pm. After lunch, we will host an Easter Hat Parade at 1:45pm and finish the day with an Easter egg hunt.
Boggabri Ooranga Pre-school staff, students, and their families are also invited to participate in this day.
EASTER HAT PARADE
We ask that children work with their families to design and create an Easter Hat for
the parade on Wednesday 27th, March.
Hats or bonnets have been part of Easter celebrations for generations. Traditionally, women would wear their finest clothes and bonnets to attend Church on Easter Sunday. Over time, making a new hat for Easter became a tradition. The Easter hat parade in Australia has become part of the school calendar. The hat is usually decorated with eggs, flowers, bunnies or chicks, or other typical depictions of Easter and springtime.
This activity is designed to be fun for families and allows children to design, create, and problem-solve with their parents. If you cannot create a hat with your child, don't hesitate to contact their teacher to make alternative arrangements.