Religious Education News
Isaiah 1:10,16-20: Cease to do evil; learn to do good
Journey With Jesus: Year 6 Leadership Day
On Friday Week 5, Year 6 travelled to Carroll College to participate in a CSYMA Leadership Day program entitled 'Journey with Jesus'.
The day was led by Mrs Belle Barling and facilitated by the wonderful students at Carroll College. The CSYMA team from Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn, Mr Luke Maher and Mr Nathan Galea also attended and supported the students on the day.
During the day, students explored the many ways they can lead in their school community, just as Jesus did throughout his life. They were encouraged to look at their roles as leaders in the school as not a right of passage, but as a journey of inspiration to others and an opportunity to lead with their head, heart and hands.
The students reported that the day was a lot of fun, and upon return to the school, there were many smiles and stories being shared.
A big thank you to Mr Maynard, Mrs Coggan and Mrs Penberthy for their encouragement and support of the students during the day.
Whole School Christian Meditation
Just a reminder, that if you are visiting the school on a Friday, you may hear an announcement asking that the school prepare for meditation. We simply ask that you pause for the time in between the chimes. The office will also join in on this important part of our prayer formation.
Meet our leaders for Meditation
We are all busy, but pausing to start the day has been reported by staff and students to make a big difference to our morning routines here at St Bernard’s Primary School. Year 1 has been learning about Christian Meditation as a form of prayer during their Religious Education lessons.
Mini Vinnies Students Recognised
During our assembly last Friday, the students of Mini Vinnies were awarded their badges by Mr Everden from the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Mr Everden spoke about the great work that the students have already commenced regarding Lent and their fundraising efforts. He also spoke about future endeavors that the students might aspire towards in order to support the underprivileged.
We were joined by a large group of very proud parents, as well as all the students and staff at St Bernard’s Primary School.
This group of leaders meets with me each Thursday during lunch to discuss how we can work to make our school and community a better place. Watch this space for our next adventure!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
We ask that you pray for the students in Years 3 and 4 who are preparing for the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The students will be supported through their first Reconciliation by Father Curry and Father Eden Langdon. Father Rex Curry has invited all of the Parish community to join us at St Bernard’s Church on Tuesday 8 April at 5:00pm.
All students will participate in a retreat day at Carroll College on Wednesday 26 March, and then a family catch-up evening on Thursday 27 March. These events are aimed at supporting the students and families to prepare for this important part of their child’s faith journey.
Begin With The Heart
Congratulations to 6M who won the Begin With The Heart class challenge for Week 6. The class challenge was to follow the rule: I use kind hands and kind words.
Our students will now focus on an appreciation value for the coming two weeks: I use my manners and my actions to show appreciation to others. Students will be rewarded hearts in their classroom heart jar whenever they demonstrate this value.
We also have a new Begin With The Heart Mascot. Unfortunately, this adorable creature is without a name. Classes have been challenged to come up with a name for the fluffy koala. We can not wait to see what fun and exciting names the students will come up with.
Beck Keough
Religious Education Coordinator