Engaging in our Faith

Vinnies School Sleepout!

What a beautiful night of reflection! Thank you to the 20 families who braved the cold and the rain to listen to Kieran our guest speaker and to "be in the shoes" of the homeless. Thank you to all those who generously donated to Vinnies too! What a generous community we have raising over $2000 with the help of Pyjama Day as well. Special thanks to the parents who helped on the night and of course Mrs Dinale and Mrs Stella who were amazing!!

Grandparent's Morning Tea.

Could you please bring in some morning tea for the grandparents as a thank you.

Please let us know what you are bringing by filling out this form

Food for Grandparents' Day - Google Forms

(Only 8 parents have responded so far!)

Seeking solo parents who would like to connect with each other

A solo parent at the school has suggested we have a solo parent group for support and meet casually over coffee. If interested please email me asap on anne.gray1@dbb.catholic.edu.au

Ever wanted to be transported to France? Then why not come to a family Taize prayer experience at Mercy College for 45 minutes total? Mrs Gray and Mrs Edwards will be there too!

On Friday 21st of June, the Holy Family community has been invited to pray in this ecumenical way with Mercy College. Taizé is a form of Christian prayer originating from the ecumenical Christian community of Taizé in France. It is a combination of beautiful CHANT music and silent reflection. Families can join in the singing in this ancient way OR just listen. Why not be a part of a special initiative then perhaps go to dinner in Chatswood as a family?

NB Remember SPAR is on next Tuesday before assembly at 1.45 pm (Stop Pause and Reflect) and there is a Children's Mass this Sunday at the Parish at 10.15 am. If your child would like to read turn up at 10 am!

Anne Gray

Parent Engagement Coordinator

Religious Creative Arts Competition

The Religious Creative Arts Competition is a well-established event at Catholic Schools Broken Bay and has been running for the past 10 years. Many talented artists over the years have been recognised for their skill and creativity.

The ‘Religious Creative Arts Competition’ includes 5 categories:

visual arts
dance
drama
music
short film

Students will plan, prepare and work on their creative pieces during Term 2 & 3.

Submissions will need to be handed in to schools by Aug 16th, Week 4 of Term 3.

School Finalists' visual art works are due to Caroline Chisholm Centre by August 30th.

Local judging will take place followed by a selection of finalists. These finalists will then be featured at the ‘Showcase Night’ to be held at the Hornsby RSL at 5:30pm on 13 November, 2024.

The Showcase night will feature a visual art display, plus screenings of selected short films and selected performances by finalists in dance, drama and music. All age group category winners will receive a prize and a Bishop's choice award will be presented on the night to one recipient.

Student finalists will have the opportunity to perform alongside industry professionals during the showcase concert.

One of the key elements of the competition is how students demonstrate their understanding of and connection to the religious theme. In 2024, the theme is one of the CSBB core values, JOY. “May the God of hope fill you with joy.” (Romans 15:13). Students will be required to link their creative piece directly to the religious theme by answering the question; How is this theme lived out or demonstrated today?

As well as creating an artwork, short film, dance, drama or music piece, students will need to write a 150-word explanation (maximum word count 150wds) to accompany their artwork. Students can use the 150 words to outline how their artwork connects with the theme.

The 2024 Religious Creative Arts Competition is open to all CSBB school students from Kindergarten to Year 10.

Please CLICK HERE for rules.

Confirmation

Congratulations to our students who will be celebrating their confirmation this evening:

Éabha C, Sophia L, Benjamin S, Iris M, Oliver R, Harry R, Conor B, Janice G, Andrea G, Isabella K, Richard L, Jaslyn L, Ashlyn L, Isaac W, Louis A, Isabelle K, Ellie L, Danielle W and Zander B.

May the Holy Spirit bring you peace, love and joy.

Kind regards

Liana Stella - REC