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Dear Parents & Carers,
Welcome back! Term 3 is well underway and students have returned to their normal weekday routine with ease.
Staffing
This term, we welcome Samantha Park and Bailey Robinson to our staff. Samantha and Bailey will support our secondary classes. I have advertised for a school cleaner as well.
Principal
Last term, the announcement of my replacement was made. Mrs Louise Grant will lead the school from 2025 onwards. Mrs Grant will visit the school at the end of this term and again in term 4.
Uniform
Thank you for your support with our uniform. Students have returned looking very smart. A reminder that our new tracksuit pants are available and that these need to be worn, or the old version. There is a two year change over period for the old tracksuit pants to be phased out. Plain navy tracksuit pants are no longer an option for students to wear at school.
Community Council Meeting
Our next CC meeting is on in Week 3, Tuesday 6th August at 7pm. Our meetings are held every Week 3 & 7 each term.
Feast Day St Anne & Joachim
On July 26, the Feast Day of St. Anne and St. Joachim, we honor the lives of Mary’s parents, the earthly grandparents of Jesus. As existing information about Saints Anne and Joachim comes from the Gospel of James and Catholic legend, there is debate over the details of their lives. But regardless, it can be agreed that to be the parents of Jesus’s earthly mother, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim must have been faithful, devoted parents indeed. The patronage of Saint Anne includes grandparents, couples without children, women in labor, and women unable to conceive. Likewise, Saint Joachim is considered the patron of grandfathers, fathers, and grandparents.
Anne, in Hebrew, means "God has given grace." According to existing accounts, she was barren for much of her life. One day in her advanced years, she conceived Mary, the mother of Jesus. Saint Anne dedicated the life of her child to the service of God when she was only three – a decision that was undoubtedly formative in the shaping of the future Mother of God. (nationalshrine.org)
Take care,
Grant Haigh
Principal
Sacrament of First Eucharist
The dates have been set for the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Please add the following dates to your diary. Any child who has made their First Reconciliation in the Catholic Church and is in Year 4 or above, is eligible to make their Sacrament of First Eucharist (Communion) this year. Further information will be sent home to the Year 4 class later this week. If your child is also eligible in an older class and you wish for them to be involved please contact either Virginia Bent or Jacqui Collins to ensure that they are added to the list. Also please let others know who may be interested.
Parent Meeting for First Eucharist - Wednesday 28th August at 6:30pm (Week 6 Term 3)
The enrolment weekends will be Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th or Sunday 22nd September
The Retreat Day for First Eucharist - Thursday 14th November (Week 5 Term 4)
The Sacrament of First Eucharist Sunday 17th November at 10am (Week 5 Term 4).
SHINE for Year 9 and 10 
The annual Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn’s SHINE Youth Conference is being run by the CSYMA (Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia) team again this year at Merici College on Friday 13th September. The students gain the opportunity to explore Youth Ministry further through a variety of talks, drama, testimony and other elements, as well as practical workshop experiences, where students’ eyes are opened to the gift of faith. They also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about developing a relationship with Jesus. SHINE is also a great opportunity for hundreds of young people across the Archdiocese from Years 9 & 10 to come together and learn from each other and build relationships outside of their school community with other students from across our expansive Archdiocese. Communication will be received about this event via compass is the next few days once final arrangements have been made.
St Anne and Joachim Feast Day
Students will start the feast day with a Mass at 10:15am. We will celebrate the feast of St Anne and Joachim during this Mass and also acknowledge NAIDOC week.
Students are to wear Sports Uniform for the day, as they will be participating in tabloid stations that will be run by our Year 10 students. Tabloids will take place during the last lesson of the day, over at Fr. Hannan Oval.
The theme for this years NAIDOC week, which ran from 7-14 July, is "Keep the fire burning". The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Term 3 is always a busy time in our school Library preparing and participating in Book Week activities.
As our school participates in the Scholastic Book Fair this term, Book Club magazines will not be sent home.
Important Book Week Dates
7/8/24 - Scholastic Book Fair is open to families before school 8:30am to 9am and afterschool 3:20pm to 4pm
8/8/24 - Scholastic Book Fair is open during Grandparents Day from 8:30 to 10am
8/8/24 - All Book Fair orders are due by 10am. Reorders for books will arrive approximately 2-3 weeks after the Book Fair.
14/8/24 - Years 6, 7 and 8 to attend visit by Author/Illustrator Andrew Plant
21/8/24 - K-6 Book Week Parade. Come to school dressed as y our favourite character from a book. (If you have PE on that day please wear/pack suitable footwear)
The Canteen is in need of a helper for 2 dates: Friday 2nd August and Friday 6th September. It usually takes about 3 1/2 hrs from 8.45am. If you are available to help Could you please contact Sharee McKelvie our Canteen Manager sharee.mckelvie@cg.catholic.edu.au
Congratulations to Stella Krause who came 6th place in the 10 years girls multi-class. Stella took an amazing 1 minute and 5 seconds off her previous run. The multi class event starts together regardless of age or gender (8yrs - 13yrs) and Stella crossed the line ahead of many athletes who are a lot older than she is. Well done Stella.
Trent Barrett Shield Rugby League and Leaguetag- for year 3 and 4 students, at Nixon Park Thursday 22nd August
NSW Cup Netball Primary finals, Wagga Monday 26th August
Canberra Goulburn athletics meet, Canberra AIS, Tuesday 27th August
A reminder that the Boorowa Touch/Netball Carnival is on Friday 25th October, Term 4. Parent/Carers are urged to give consent and pay before the end of the term
Students can wear casual clothes and are asked to wear The Resilience Project GEM colours: orange, red, green and purple. As there will be some physical activities students must wear joggers, and not open toe shoes or sandals.
Lunch will be supplied in the form of a sausage sizzle, however canteen will also be available should you prefer that option. Students will need to bring their own recess, hats and water bottles.
This day will be full of learning, so students are still required to bring their pencil cases. Secondary students however, will not need their chromebooks.
To cater for the growing size of our school, events will take place between the Town Hall and classrooms and students will be supervised at all times when moving between the two venues.
We cannot wait to share this day with your children and we hope it leaves them feeling inspired and emotionally nourished!
The St Anne’s Wellbeing Team
GREEN TEAM- Every second Tuesday (even weeks) 4-5pm
HOSPITALITY- Every Wednesday and Thursday 4-5.30pm
CULTURE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA)- Every Wednesday 4-5pm
GAMING- Every Friday 4.30-6pm
GAMING AT ARIAH PARK- Every Friday 4.30-6pm
YOUTH-MADE MARKET PROGRAM
The commencement of our ‘Youth-Made Market Program’ is fast approaching, applications close Thursday 8th August.
Follow the Temora Youth Facebook page for more information, or contact Sheree on 0447542451
We encourage all young entrepreneurs in Temora Shire to get involved in our Youth-Made Market Program. The finale of this program is a market day to be held on Saturday 24th September 2024. Participants will attend 5 weekly workshops with mentors from the local business community to prepare for this event.
