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Dear Parents & Carers,
As we come to the end of another school term, I want to take a moment to reflect on the recent weather events that have impacted our community. The heavy rains, flooding, and disruptions have reminded us of how quickly life can change and how vulnerable we can feel in the face of nature’s power.
In times like these, it’s natural to feel unsettled. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, I’ve been reminded of a powerful passage from the Gospel of Mark 4:39–40:
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’”
This story of Jesus calming the storm speaks deeply to our current experience. Just as the disciples were overwhelmed by fear in the midst of the storm, we too can feel anxious when life becomes unpredictable. But Jesus’ presence in that moment—and His power to bring peace—reminds us that we are never alone. His calm in the chaos offers us reassurance and hope.
Throughout this term, I’ve seen our school community respond with compassion, resilience, and faith. Families supporting one another and students showing kindness and courage. These are the moments that reflect the heart of our school and the values we hold dear.
As we approach the end of the term, may we carry this message of hope and reassurance with us. Let’s continue to support one another, nurture our children with love and patience, and lean on our faith to see us through.
School resumes Monday 21st July. We look forward to welcoming students back then.
Wishing you and your families a safe and restful break.
Warm regards,
Amy Maslen
Principal
Congratulations to all students who participated in the Manning Regional Athletics Carnival on Thursday 26th June, and also to parents who came to support. Mrs Shultz and Mrs Maslen were extermely proud of the participation and support for each other.
| Eli Fenning | 11Yrs Long Jump, 11Yrs. 200m, 11Yrs Shot Put, small schools relay, 11Yrs boys High Jump, 11Yrs Boys 800m. |
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Elliot Banyer |
Small schools relay |
| Hamish MacGregor | 11 Yrs Shot Put |
| Jack Butchers | Jnr Boys Long Jump, Jnr Boys High Jump, Jnr Boys 200m, Jnr Boys Shot Put, Jnr Boys 800m, 9Yr Boys 100m and small school relay. |
| Harrison Morton | Jnr Boys Long Jump, Jnr Boys 200m, Jnr Boys High Jump, Jnr Boys 800m, Jnr Boys 1500m, 10Yr Boys 100m and small school relay. |
| Ava Wiencke | Junior Girls 800m. |
| Freya MacGregor | Jnr Girls Shot Put, Jnr Girls Long Jump, Jnr Girls 1500m and 8Yr Girls 100m. |
| Josephine Banyer | Jnr Girls 800m and Jnr Girls 1500m. |
| Dimity Tighe | Jnr Girls Long Jump, 8Yr Girls 100m and Jnr Girls 200m. |
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Diocesan Athletics Carnival, Wednesday 6th August at the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale.
| Elliot Banyer | Small Schools Relay |
| Eli Fenning | Small Schools Relay |
| Jack Butchers |
Small Schools Relay 9 Years Boys 100m |
| Harrison Morton |
Small Schools Relay Junior Boys High Jump |
Semster 1 Reports have been distributed and will shortly be available on Compass. If you have any difficulty accessing your child's reports please contact the office.
TERM 3
| Week 1 | |
| Monday 21st July | Term 3 Commences |
| Sport day | |
| Thursday 24th | Library day |
| Friday 25th | Canteen |
| School Counsellor - Sascha Isaacs | |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 28th July | Sport day |
| Thursday 31st July | Library day |
| Friday 1st August | Canteen day |
| Week 3 | |
| Monday 4th August | Staff Development / Pupil Free Day |
| Wednesday 6th | Diocesan Athletics Carnival |
| Thursday 7th | FACE (Family & Community Engagement) Meeting. Sascha Issaacs. Screentime talk. 2-3pm |
| Week 5 | |
| Monday 18th August | School Photos |
| Week 7 | |
| Friday 5th August | Father's Day Breakfast |
| Week 8 | |
| Thursday 11th September | Book Week Parade & Meerkat CBCA Book Week Performance |
| Week 9 | |
| Wednesday 17th September | Year 5/6 Sydney Excursion |
| Thursday 18th September | Year 5/6 Sydney Excursion |
| Friday 19th September | Year 5/6 Sydney Excursion |
| Week 10 | |
| Monday 22nd September | |
| Friday 26th September | Final Day Term 3 |
| K1 Awards | |
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Everly Sheely
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for her improvement in decoding and reading fluency. |
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Nihal Singh
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for his wonderful work in building his knowledge of fractions and equal grouping. |
| Amelia Butchers | for her willingness to independently write simple sentences with correct punctuation. |
| 2/3 Awards | |
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Jack Butchers |
for working to achieve great results. |
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Chloe Baker |
for having a mature approach to her work. |
| Dimity Tighe | for settling in quickly to 2/3 routines and work. |
| 4/5/6 Awards | |
| Harrison Morton | being a kind and supportive friend and supportive friend on the playgroun |
| Dakota Clinch | working hard towards her learning goals |
| Principal's Awards | |
| Gaby Paynter | giving her best effort in all areas. |
| Mabel McInnes | postive interactions with all and a postivie attitude towards learning. |
Thankyou for your donation to support Mini Vinnies winter appeal. Today we raised $121 to go towards those in need.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of Indigenous communities.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.
NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities and is a great opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.
This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.
For Term 3, we will be participating in Basketball and associated skills for Sport. Gloucester Basketball will be running some of our clinics and due to their availabillity Sport will be on MONDAY for the Term 3.
St. Joseph’s Gloucester & St Columbanus’ Stroud
Parish ph. 6558 1290 Email: gloucester.parish@mn.catholic.org.au
GLOUCESTER: Mass every Sunday at 9:00 am
STROUD: Mass each 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:15 am
Gloucester Weekday MASS - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am.
Parish Priest: Fr Andrew Doohan 0412 405 671
Sacramental Priest: Fr Terry Horne 0438 279 595
Deacon: Dcn John Pelletier 0411 751 047