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