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Ash Wednesday
The students participated beautifully in the Ash Wednesday Mass yesterday. This marks the beginning of the 40 days of preparation leading to Easter. Thank you to the parishioners who also joined us at Mass. It is a wonderful sight to see such a full church again. We thank all of the students and staff who played important roles in the mass today.
Project Compassion boxes:
Project Compassion boxes are being sent home with the youngest student in each family this week. The Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan schools all support Project Compassion and we ask that our families all support this worthy cause as best we can. Donations can be collected in the boxes during the season of Lent and returned to the school office at the start of Easter for us to send our school donation. The money is collected to help vulnerable communities forge a path out of poverty. There are many amazing initiatives, which your donation will support, among them are education programs, supporting initiatives of community health workers, vocational training opportunities, and providing life-changing water tanks for families.
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
On Tuesday we celebrated Shrove Tuesday with the students who were treated to a Pancake breakfast.
Thank you to the staff for generously giving their time to come in early to cook. Thank you to Noelene for preparing this for us and a heartfelt thank you to the students for their warm smiles and beautiful manners to brighten our morning.
First Eucharist for Year 4
We continue to keep the students preparing for the Sacrament of First Eucharist in our prayers as they grow in faith and learn about how this beautiful Sacrament will deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Year 9 Western Region Retreat in Temora
The Year 9 Western Region Retreat brings together our students with those from Sacred Heart Cootamundra and McAuley Catholic College Tumut. This will occur this term. An amended date is being confirmed and will be communicated shortly.