This Thursday at 2pm, we will acknowledge NAIDOC Week (which was held during the last school holidays). The whole school will attend a liturgy in the church, led by Fr Joby and we will then break off into buddy classes and engage in some NAIDOC based activities. This year’s theme is ‘For Our Elders’ and focuses on the important role and prominent place that Aboriginal elders hold in our communities.

Australia’s patron saint, Mary MacKillop, will be celebrated throughout our country on her feast day which falls on Tuesday August 8.  Did you know?

• Mary was one of 8 children, born to Scottish immigrants.
• She supported her family from the age of 16 while she worked as a clerk, governess and teacher.
• At 24, with the support of Fr Julian Tenison-Woods, she opened St Joseph’s School in Penola, South Australia.
  
• The Sisters of St Joseph (Josephites) also began in 1966
• A year later, Mary took her vows and became a nun, Mary of the Cross
• She opened orphanages and homes to care for the homeless, both young and old.
• Mary spent most of her life caring for others and hoping to give people a fresh start in life.

May we continue to follow Mary's vision in creating a world where we care for those who are less privileged.

Term 3 Assemblies - (subject to change - please check subsequent Newsletters for updates)

With Blessings