Religious Education

The Christmas Story - Art Exhibition and Competition 

Each year, students in Sydney Catholic Schools in Year 5 and 6 are invited to participate in the Christmas Art Competition. This is an initiative to celebrate and explore children’s creative, artistic and reflective ability in expressing understandings of the Christmas story. The subject matter is drawn from the Sydney Religious Education Curriculum and includes additional verses from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

This year the judges are again looking for artworks that include authentic imagery from the timeof Jesus. This imagery can be represented in any style. Students can consider tableware, clothing, architecture, vegetation, food and other aspects of their visual representation of the scriptures.

St Margaret Mary’s had 4 students from Year 6 enter artworks into this competition. Victoria, Eleanor, Shuang and Lucy. I am very proud to announce that Shuang’s artwork was chosen to be displayed in the exhibition this year. Her artwork will be on display from Sunday, 3 December to Saturday, 9 December 2023 at the University of Notre Dame, Chippendale Campus.

Family Faith Celebration - John Burland

John Burland is a well-known musician, songwriter and educator, particularly in the context of Catholic Religious Education and faith formation. He has created numerous songs and resources for teaching the Catholic faith to children and families. One of his well-known programs is the Family Faith Celebration.

St Margaret Mary’s Family Faith Celebration will take place on Wednesday 14th November. It will be split into two parts - K-2 9-9:45 and 3-6 10-11. All family and friends are invited to come and help us celebrate! The children are very excited and have been practising singing their songs!