Religious Education and Social Justice

Remembrance Day 11th November

Each year, on 11th November, we pause to reflect on the end of World War One when an Armistice was signed at 11:00 am ending four years of continuous warfare. 

In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more than 60,000 of them had died. Each year on Remembrance Day Australians observe one minute of silence at 11:00 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep,  though poppies grow in Flanders fields.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; 

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

First Communion​

Our First Communion celebrations have been postponed several times over the past two years so we are very happy that, finally, our Year 3 and Year 4 students will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time this Sunday 14th November. 

For these children, the reception of First Eucharist is a very important event in their lives and for our community.

First Eucharist is the beginning of a lifetime of full and frequent participation in the Eucharist, where we are continually challenged, encouraged and nourished in the journey of faith that began with Baptism.

We trust this is a most special day for our families. Please keep the children in your prayers.

First Communicants 2021

Mila Baker

Ava Balart

Harvey Berger

Jackson Caguioa

Oscar Colella

Summer de Domenico

Sophie Fitzsimon

Johnny Franze

Sebastian Franze

Elena Galliano

Francesca Miller

Elwood Nappa

Ada Ogilvie

Jackson Panlook

Angelina Raguz

Zane Sanders

Raphael Shearer

Beau Trevethan

Wil Avery 

Joseph D' Andrea

William Gibbins

Nicholas Lim

Charlie Randall

Vivian Nelson Duarte Ramos

Alison Feely

Giang Khong

Sienna Mendoza

Kate Setka 

Ayva Simpson

Ethan Thai

May God bless us all and keep us safe.

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader