Faith & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and Safeguarding Day
On Wednesday 17th May we had our inaugural Courageous Minds - Wellbeing/Safeguarding day, with Years 5 and 6. The focus of the day was multi layered, yet at the heart of each activity was the students learning about themselves and ways in which they can look after their own wellbeing. There were four groups rotations with a mix of year levels in each. The sessions were : Safeguarding, Centering yourself- Body Awareness, Courageous minds, Meditation and Role Playing situations that could occur in everyday life.
Safeguarding:
Held by Mrs Ferrari.
Safeguarding was about how we can feel safe in our surroundings and what safeguarding means at school.
For example having a fire exit in the building and all visitors wear a visitor’s pass around their neck, so that we know they are safe people.
Role Playing:
Held by Mrs Kennedy.
We looked at how to know if we knew what we would do if something happened to us. We were given a card and had to role play it e.g. the card would say 'role play an add that showed if you were to get bullied what would you do.' We had lots of fun.
Meditation:
Held by Mrs Flanagan.
Meditation was about centering yourself and focusing on your breathing in different ways.
We then coloured in a person to represent how we felt at that time.
For example blue was for cold and red for anger.
Courageous Minds:
Held by Mr Buckley.
We revisited Jan Ross’ legacy and looked at ways we can change our mindset.
We did this through meditation and discussion.
In Safeguarding, we explored ways in which we know we can safeguard ourselves:
Emergency exits and drills
A good brekkie in the morning for your brain to work at its optimum
Noting your surroundings
Being with people we know and trust
Tell an adult if you don’t feel safe
Lockdown/safety drills practice
Inform junior school students about Wellbeing and safeguarding
Go somewhere people can see you
Don’t go anyway without teacher permission
Make sure teachers on duty are aware of people coming into school grounds
If in trouble, stay in a group
Trust your gut feeling or instinct
Parents/Workmen-women sign in and wear a lanyard around school grounds if they are visiting
Teachers/Ange and Imelda wear their St James school badge
Teachers sign in and sign out whenever they are going in/outside of school
Students tell Ange when they go to Canteen and when they come back from the Canteen.
Tell a teacher where you are going before you go
It was an interesting and informative day and we would like to thank all the teachers who worked with us. Thank you Mrs Ferrari, Mr Buckley, Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Flanagan.
Written by Sienna C, Elke L, Adelle M, Clare N - Wellbeing Captains
Mrs Cathy Ferrari
Wellbeing Leader
Caritas- Project Compassion
Thank you to everyone who generously donated to Project Compassion throughout Lent. As a school we raised a total of $547.30.
Thank you again.
Year 2 Class Mass
Congratulations Year 2 and Miss Chapman on a wonderful Year 2 Class Mass. Thank you to Cathy Busch and Nancy Ohlert for there support on the day. Please refer to Year 2 news for more details including the Year 2 Caritas stall.
St Vincent de Paul - Winter Appeal
Coat Drive
Year 6 Confirmation
Important Dates
20th June: Tuesday Confirmation Information night 7:00-7:45pm
8th August: Tuesday Sacrament of Confirmation Reflection Day
9th August: Wednesday Sacrament of Confirmation (held at St Joan of Arc) 7pm
10th August: Thursday Sacrament of Confirmation (held at St Joan of Arc) 7pm
After the information night, parents will be given a login code to book in for the Sacrament on either the 9th or 10th of August.
On the 8th of August the Year 6 children will be having their Confirmation Reflection Day with a special lunch. This is a St James tradition and a really special day for the children. Closer to the date we will be asking for parent assistance to set up the hall and contributions for a dessert table.
First Eucharist
The Year 3 children will be making their sacrament of First Eucharist in Term 3. Preparation Masses for the Sacrament will commence in May (please see below for dates). It is an expectation for children to attend one of the Masses for each of the 6 Preparation Masses in the lead up to the sacrament. There will be two masses per weekend and you can choose which you would like to attend. Each Mass will have a specific focus in preparing the children for the sacrament.
If you have a child in another class who is planning to make their First Eucharist, please contact me through the office.
If you have yet to book Mass for the Sacrament of First Eucharist, please do so via Online Bookings using Code 3ctff
Elly Dillon
Religious Education Leader
Class Masses
Family Faith Night Dates
Sacrament Dates
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HEART
23 Sept - 4 October 2017
A TRIP FOR THE FAMILY IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
This is a journey – a pilgrimage – to the heart of Australia. Many of us live on the periphery of our country and never go to the heart. As well, many of us live on the periphery of our lives and never take time to go to the heart. This pilgrimage combines both those activities.
Our first stop is Penola, where we visit the Mary McKillop Centre, recalling how she said: “If you see a need answer it.”
Then through Adelaide, Coober Pedy to Uluru for 3 nights and onto the Centre with 4 nights in Alice Springs.
Brochures are in the foyer of the school and the church. Fr Martin can fill you in if you need more details.
Fr Martin Dixon