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Family Week
We are very much looking forward to celebrating Family Week. Students and teachers have been very creative in planning for a special week, honouring and highlighting the importance of our families, their unique qualities, working together and belonging.
Our Year 3 and Year 5 students are currently undertaking NAPLAN online tests - Writing, Reading, Language Conventions and Numeracy. Our students are to be commended on the diligent and respectful way they have engaged in the testing timetable so far. While we can conduct ‘make-up’ sessions for students who are absent from NAPLAN tests over the two week window, the make up test window for Year 3 Writing concludes tomorrow - Friday 13 May. The NAPLAN testing timetable is set out below:
- Tuesday 10 May - Writing
- Thursday 12 May - Reading
- Monday 16 May - Language Conventions
- Wednesday 18 May - Numeracy
Colouring Competition - Major Road Projects Victoria
MRPV hosted a Colouring Competition at the end of Term 1 for our students to participate in. We are looking forward to announce three winners at assembly on Friday 13 May at 2.30 pm. As COVID-19 restrictions have eased, we warmly welcome parents to our assembly celebrations each Friday afternoon at 2.30 pm, beginning this week.
2023 Enrolments - Limited places available
It is wonderful to see a very high demand for enrolments for 2023 Foundation students. Student enrolments have filled very fast and we have limited places available. If you would like a guided tour by our Year 6 students, please call the office (8794 5777) to arrange a time.
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
Sacrament of First Eucharist (also known as First Holy Communion)
ENROLMENT AND PARENT - ONLY WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday 12th May 2022 (TONIGHT)
Time: 6.45pm arrival for a 7pm start
Venue: Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
Levy: A levy of $50 is payable via the parish CDFpay online - olhc.cdfpay.org.au
Children should be baptised in the Catholic Church and should have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation last year or prior, before enrolling for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. A copy of your child’s Baptism and Reconciliation certificate needs to be attached to the enrolment forms if baptised/received Reconciliation outside of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish.
Family Week
Last Friday began Family Week celebrations with the Mother’s Day breakfast. Our School Assembly focused on all mothers, beginning with a special Mother’s Day prayer and PowerPoint presentation. Many thanks to those families who sent along a photo which was included in the PowerPoint presentation. It was lovely to see many smiling faces as a number of mums were lucky to have been drawn from the raffle to receive a lovely gift donated by our School staff. Class activities continued to support reflection and celebration of family.
This is also a time to raise funds for the Bishop’s Family Foundation Fund Appeal - Trinity Families. Students will have the opportunity to be part of a fundraiser to support this Catholic Charity which provides services to support families in the Gippsland and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Keep an eye out for information sent to families via PAM about the various yar level fundraisers. Supporting and contributing to this social justice outreach will make a difference to many of those who need further help and assistance. Thank You!
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022
A wonderful activity to engage with family member!
Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.
You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:
- Walking with them the whole way to school
- If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop
- If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 20 May 2022!
For more information, visit www.walk.com.au
This month on SchoolTV - Screen Time
As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis. The latest research found that 77% of teenagers spend more than five hours on screens per day, but it is important to note that not all screen time is considered equal.
Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.
Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing. Ensuring the correct privacy settings are in place is vital to prevent children from being inadvertently exposed to inappropriate content or online predators. Parents need to also be mindful of the potential impact screen time can have on a child’s social, emotional, educational, behavioural, and even physical domains.
In this edition of SchoolTV, care-givers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to this month's edition https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time
Twenty-Eighth
Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday, October 10, 2021
In next Sunday’s Gospel, again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper. The Gospel tells us that, before Jesus died, he told his friends to love one another the way he had shown them how to love. Loving like Jesus means being loving in our words and our actions, even when it might be hard.
OLHC Parish
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information
Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Ajin Albarnas is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School.
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Prayer Cloth
The Year 1’s chose the quote “Always remember to love one another, Mary MacKillip 1888”. Each student represented some special things inside a love heart that has special meaning to them. Here are some examples of what the children had to say about our prayer cloth and their love heart:
Ally-may: We each drew some things we love and some ways we can show love.
Ethan M: Inside my love heart, I drew my new baby sister because I will always love her forever. I show my love for her, by playing with her.
Charlotte: Inside my love heart, I drew a rainbow because it's part of nature and it reminds me of God’s love.
Ethan C: Inside my love heart, I drew Jesus on the cross because I love Jesus and it shows how he sacrificed his life for us.
This week is Family Week. In the Senior level we have been reflecting on and celebrating our relationships with our family and with God. We hope you enjoy reading some of our reflections below:
We are like Lego, we help put each other in the correct spot so that we can be comfortable. Even if there’s a missing piece (something going wrong) we all work together! - James 5-AB
I love my family, because whenever there is a problem, we always try to help out. We also love surprising each other. - Jayden 5-AB
With my family, we are Orthodox and go to Church every Sunday. This allows me to build my relationship with both my family and with God through prayer. - Annabelle 5-AB
My family is like the ocean - the ocean is calm and relaxing but sometimes there are big heavy waves but together we manage to get through it. - Sienna 5-SD
My family is very happy, nice, helpful and loving. Our relationship is very strong. - Leonardo 5-SD
My family’s relationship with God is stronger than anything and nothing can break it - that means that love has never ended with God and it never will. - Telina 5-SD
My family is kind and loves tennis. It may be a small family but I think it is great! - Scarlett 6-MV
Families are like branches on a tree - we grow in all different directions but yet we always stay together. - Emma 6-MV
I have the most loving and caring family in the world! We always look after and support each other. I am so lucky that God blessed me with an amazing family. - Jasmine 6-MV
My family is Anglo-Indian. That means that we are half British and half Indian. The history of us being Anglo-Indian is that, when the British were invading India, some British people decided to marry some of the Indians, therefore, me and my family are Anglo Indian. My family is very religious and prays every single night. We go to church every week and my dad and I are both part of different church groups. - Alanna 6-MV
My family looks like happy, positive people. We all try to find a way to make each other happy and feel included. We are all loving and compassionate people, My family is special in any type of way like putting ourselves before each other. My parents are the key to hold us all together being caring, thoughtful and hardworking people will never get old . My relationship with my family is very strong. - Angelina 6-PF
My family is really unique and is just like me. My mum is caring, and understands everything I tell her, even relating. My nonna is compassionate, and is kind towards me and other family members. My uncle is relatable, and has a lot in common with myself. My aunts are just generally compassionate. My cousins are friendly. - DominiC 6-PF
My family looks like a loving, and caring family. What makes them unique is their traditions that we do together, and the meals we eat.My relationship with my family is indestructible. My relationship with them is very precious. Danissha 6-PF
My family is very important to me because they are always there for me when I need them. My family always has a positive atmosphere which always picks me up when I am down. We have a very strong relationship with God and always think about him. We have a very committed relationship with our god. When we think about him it always brings us joy and happiness. Keipha 6-PF
Me and my family like to pray sometimes while eating and sometimes when we get the prayer kit and we have a bit or relaxation time in our house and make it very silent. We also like to say I love you to god and talk about him and learn from each other. Ruby - 6-PF
My family is very loving and kind,And always thinks about others feelings.My mum always reminds my family to always love each other and to be grateful for what we have.My family always thinks about others and makes sure everyone is loved,Meaning no favorites and that is special. Taysha 6-PF
こんにちは、
This week in Japanese club, Grade 4 students made micro origami. They made tulips to celebrate spring in Japan. Junior students enjoyed playing Japanese games in the Japanese room during class.
This week in Discovery Centre, Foundation students used Cubetto robots for the very first time. They had to follow an algorithm (a list of steps) to help Cubetto move around the map.
