Education in Faith
Last week, our Year 4 students had the absolute privilege of welcoming a very special guest speaker, David Le, President of the Footscray branch of St Vincent de Paul.
David spoke to the students about the incredible, tireless work that Vinnies volunteers do each and every week. He shared moving stories about how the organisation provides essential support—including food, toys, clothing, and shelter—to individuals and families in our community who are doing it tough, especially during these cold winter months.
Inspired by David's visit, Year 4 is jumping into action to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal!
How You Can Help
Each class has been given a specific list of items to collect over the coming weeks. We kindly ask families to check their child's classroom list and consider contributing.
While all donations are welcome and most gratefully received, we kindly ask our community to ensure that all supplied items are within their shelf life.
Prep: 2 Minute Noodles, rice
Year 1: Cereals, dried fruit packets such as sultanas, apricots etc.
Year 2: Tea, sweet biscuits
Year 3: Savoury crackers, muesli bars
Year 4: Tinned food such as soups, vegetables, fruit (tinned or dried pet food also welcome)
Year 5: Toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bandaids, shampoo/conditioner
Year 6: Pasta sauce, jam, peanut butter, coffee, stir in sauces
A huge thank you to David Le for taking the time to visit us, share his wisdom, and inspire our students to show compassion and leadership in our community.
Please drop any donation items off to your child's classroom by August 7th.
Thank you for your generosity.
Inside the Classroom: Year 4 Prepare for the Eucharist
In their Religious Education lessons, our Year 4 students have been deeply immersed in learning about the Sacrament of the Eucharist and its central importance in the Catholic tradition.
The Eucharist is often described as the "source and summit" of our Christian life, and the students have been exploring what this means in an age-appropriate and meaningful way. Rather than just learning facts, they are reflecting on how this sacrament connects them to Jesus and to our wider community and how they can live eucharistically.
What the Students Have Been Exploring:
The Last Supper: Unpacking the scriptural foundations of the Mass, learning about the night Jesus shared the bread and wine with His disciples.
Signs and Symbols: Discovering the deeper meanings behind the rituals of the Mass, from the Liturgy of the Word to the Consecration.
Community and Communion: Reflecting on how receiving the Eucharist nourishes us to go out into the world and live like Jesus—showing kindness, love, and compassion to others.
We are incredibly proud of the reverence, curiosity, and enthusiasm the students have shown during these lessons, and we look forward to supporting them as they move from the classroom to the altar.
At-Home Faith Resource: 'Journeying Together'
To support your child’s preparation at home, we highly recommend utilising a wonderful online resource provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne called 'Journeying Together' (link attached).
This resource is designed to bridge the gap between school, parish, and home, allowing you to share in this special faith milestone as a family. It offers a beautiful way to stir up meaningful conversations about the Eucharist in the comfort of your living room.
How to access and use the Resource:
Visit the Website: www.sacraments.melbournecatholic.org
Find the Module: Once you access the main page, scroll down until you find the section titled "Journeying Together to Eucharist".
Explore Together: Work through the short, engaging sessions together as a family. Each session is designed to be interactive, reflective, and easy to digest.
Why we love it: It doesn't feel like extra homework! Instead, it uses simple videos, discussion prompts, and activities that help children (and parents!) connect the mystery of the Mass to everyday family life.
Taking just 10–15 minutes a week to look through these sessions together is a powerful way to show your child that their sacramental journey is a valued family experience.