Leadership & Management

Week 6 Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

National Reconciliation Week - May27-June 3

National Reconciliation week provides us with the opportunity to celebrate and investigate the richness of Indigenous history and culture. The year's theme, “ Be A Voice for Generations”, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways and in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.

It is about the work of generations of the past and the work of generations of the future to act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. 

As a school, we are committed to contributing to learning and sharing stories about the history, cultures and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  This week the children will have an opportunity to share their learnings of all cultures including the richness of our  Indigenous culture. 

Too often we highlight the differences between our culture and that of others, rather than the similarities we share as human beings. This conversation is important in a 21st Century Catholic School. Through our conversation we hope to bring about an openness to and learning from other religions, cultures and ways of life and express our understanding of being catholic today to others in the light of Catholic tradition. 

As a Christian community our faith life has been enriched by Indigenous Culture evident through our Whole School Prayer gatherings where we use the Aboriginal message stick as a sign of respect for the Word of the gospel, our acknowledgement of country before our school prayer and other meetings, our learning and teaching Inquiry that focuses on Indigenous Cultures, our signs and symbols across the school.

On Friday June the 9th as part of our shared inquiries, students will  have the opportunity  to explore, investigate and experience many aspects of different cultures and cultural traditions. To celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, the students will have the opportunity to participate in a 1/2 day cultural program facilitated by Cultural Infusion.

On this day the children will have the opportunity to explore different cultural performances such as  “Indigenous Infusion'  whereby children engage in Dance and Didgeridoo, view Aboriginal artefact and listen to aboriginal  storytelling, ‘Rhythms and Instruments of West Indies’ whereby the students will explore African drumming and percussion instruments, and “Commedia Clowning” that focus on European  culture. 

Our SRC

Congratulations to the students pictured above who were selected to be the Student Representative in their grades.-  FLW - Ruby & Arnold; FAP - Henry & Evelyn; 1/2AM - Isabel; 1/2VK - Carlo; 1/2VS - Ava; 3/4BP - Sam; 3/4BZ - Zara; 5/6OS - Amelia; 5/6GT - Olivia; and 5/6AO - Mia.

Fr Greg Bourke's Farewell

Fr Greg Bourke will offer Mass on  25th June St Fidelis at 11am. The St Fidelis Parish Social Committee cordially invites parishioners to a luncheon in the St Fidelis School hall on Sunday, 25th June after the 11am Mass.  This will also be an opportunity to farewell Fr. Greg Bourke as he pursues his next appointment.  If you would like to attend, for catering purposes, bookings are required. Please contact the St Fidelis Parish office on 93861224 or email: moreland@cam.org.au. There is no cost involved but a small donation at the door would be much appreciated. 

Thank you from Paschaline Mmadike

Paschaline has asked that I thank the whole community for their support and love over the past few months since the passing of her husband Jammy. She has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the  St Fidelis' community. She thanks you all and wishes God's blessing on everyone.

An Important Reminder

Audiri  (Formally Skoolbag) 

We wanted to remind you of the importance of updating your SkoolBag app in the App Store to continue receiving important updates and communications from St Fidelis Primary School.  Audiri is replacing Skoolbag, and will continue to offer the great communication features you’ve used previously, but with a more user-friendly interface. Your existing user name and password will still work with Audiri – all you need to do is update the app and you’re good to go!

SCHOOL FEES

Fees have been distributed to all families. 

Can you please ensure that your fees are paid 

before June 16th 

Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full. Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated. Thank you to all the families who have paid their fees in full. These are the ways you can pay your fees: 

• Credit card over the phone or in person
• Direct Debit using bank details below

Please call the office and Ann will arrange credit card payment over the phone or alternatively if you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly.  Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment: 

CDF:                         (Catholic Development Fund)

BSB:                         083 347

ACCOUNT:            65 603 6380

REF:                         Childs name Fee Account Number

ACCOUNT TO:      St Fidelis Primary School

Have a lovely week,

Manuela

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