Term 2 Week 10 of 11
Friday, 27th June 2025
Message from the Principal
Dear parents and carers,
It was such a wonderful experience to see our Year 4 students celebrate their first Holy Communions over the last three weekends. Our students were very reverent and looked wonderful in their special communion clothes. A special thank you to Fr. Gerard for leading the Masses and being so caring towards our students on their special occasion.
Thank you to Matthew Dalton for all the preparation, organisation and hard work before the communions and on the day. Thanks to Rosie Nojdek who worked with our Parish children and supported Matt at the communions and in the preparation. It was heartwarming to see the many staff that attended the communions and shared in this experience with our students, families and our parishioners.
This is a great example of the strong bond between our parish and our school and something that we should be proud of.
Just a reminder that next term begins on Tuesday July 22. Monday 21st July is a school closure day. There will be no staff at school that day as we are attending professional learning around faith and spirituality with other local catholic schools on that day.
As we head into the colder months, we kindly remind families to keep children at home if they are feeling unwell. Whether it's a cough, sore throat, fever, or general signs of illness, staying home helps protect classmates, teachers, and other families.
Let’s continue working together to make our school a safe and healthy place for everyone. Your support makes a big difference—thank you!
Best wishes,
Deputy Principal: Learning & Organisation
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Prep C Parent Teacher Interviews - Tuesday 1st July
Families of children in Prep C are invited to book their Parent Teacher Interviews with Mrs Carla Krsticevic which will be held on Tuesday 1st July. The interviews will take place throughout the day on Tuesday 1st from 8:30am to 6:30pm. These interviews have been made available earlier as Carla will be on leave from the beginning of Term 3 and will return back to school on Tuesday 19th August. Bookings will close at 4pm on Monday 30th June.
Use the following link to book a time or scan the QR code below: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/478aa
All other classes will have their interviews in Week 3 on Wednesday 6th August from 12:45pm - 8pm. On this day students will finish their school day at 12pm. The booking system and details will be available early in Term 3.
Last day of Term 2
A reminder that Term 2 will conclude at 3:15pm on Friday 4th July! Children will return to school on Tuesday 22nd of July.
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
Learning Diversity Leader
A big thank you to all the parents and caregivers who took the time to attend PSG (Parent Support Group) meetings over the past two weeks. It was a pleasure to see you and share updates on how your children are progressing with their personalised learning goals, as well as discuss their focus areas leading into Term 3.
These meetings are held each term for students funded under the NCCD categories of ‘Substantial’ and ‘Extensive’, and they play an important role in ensuring ongoing support and collaboration.
I look forward to some additional meetings throughout the term as needed to support individual student needs for children listed under the “Supplementary “category of NCCD funding as required.
Later this week, you will receive your child’s updated Personalised Learning Plan. One copy is for you to keep, and the other will need to be signed and returned to us at your earliest convenience.
One final reminder to please share any relevant reports or letters from your child’s paediatrician, psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, or other specialists. This may include sensory profiles, cognitive assessments, or similar documentation. These reports are incredibly valuable in helping us develop meaningful Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) goals and ensure we are providing the best possible support for your child. You
Reminder: CSEF Application Deadline Approaching
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit applications for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is fast approaching. All applications must be completed and returned to the school office by Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
The CSEF provides financial support to eligible families to assist with the costs associated with school camps, sports activities, and excursions. To qualify, applicants must hold a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
We kindly ask that all completed application forms be submitted to the school office as soon as possible. Please note that the school is not responsible for any late submissions and cannot guarantee processing of forms received after the deadline.
If you require any assistance with the application or have any questions, feel free to contact Susan Buslon at finance@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au or 03 8312 6312.
God is here.
He is present in the Eucharist and alive in us!
During the last 3 weekends and over 9 weekend Masses, we celebrated both our students and Parish program communicants who received the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time. We welcome these students to the gift of the Eucharist, and we sincerely thank families for their ongoing support throughout this Sacramental journey and for supporting their child as they continue to grow in Christian faith.
Receiving Jesus for the first time is a momentous occasion that was beautifully shared with the wider Resurrection Parish community. May the children’s First Communion be the first of many!
I would like to echo Adrian’s earlier sentiments.
Thank you, Father Gerard, for his leadership and pastoral care he provides for the children of Resurrection Catholic Parish. We are blessed to have you!
Thank you to Mrs. Melanie and Mrs. Rachael from the Parish Admin team for their arduous work in the preparation of these Sacraments. Everything ran so smoothly because of your efforts.
Thank you to Rosie Nojdek, who worked with our parish children, and to our Year 4 teachers, who spent several weeks helping prepare the students to understand the Sacrament.
And finally, to the parishioners of Resurrection. Thank you for being so kind, supportive and caring towards our children. You certainly made them feel welcomed in the parish community!
Eucharist Reflection Day
On Tuesday, the Year 4 students had a Eucharist Reflection Day. This day was facilitated by the Gen Bryant Team. They used games, songs and dance to further teach, empathise and remind the students of the Sacredness of the Sacrament.
SUNDAY GOSPEL
This Sunday’s reading is from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 16:13-19
You are Peter, and I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say he is John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said, ‘who do you say I am?’ Then Simon Peter spoke up, ‘You are the Christ,’ he said, ‘the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man! Because it was not flesh and blood that revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. So I now say to you: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven.’
Gospel Reflection
Throughout most of its history, the Church has linked the two major figures of Peter and Paul, so it is fitting that they share this feast day. However, also throughout most of the Church’s history, Peter has been given greater regard and has held a more significant place in the tradition. In fact, the Church itself is often described as ‘Petrine’ – in the tradition of Peter. Much is made of the line of Popes being traced back to Peter. The authority and structure of the Church is linked to the Petrine model of Church. Describing Peter as the ‘rock’ upon which the Church was built is an excellent image of stability and constancy.
In something of a contrast, the apostle Paul is best known as the great traveller who spread the message of Jesus all around the shores of the Mediterranean, establishing communities of faith wherever he went. His letters – or epistles - to these communities were some of the first Christian writings; predating by 20 years or more the four gospels of the New Testament. Rather than stability and constancy, Paul is identified with growth and change; expansion and openness. Many would argue that without Paul the early Christian communities may not have survived beyond the end of the 1st Century.
Peter and Paul represent two great traditions within the Church: the strength of tradition and oneness associated with Peter; and the valuing of new ideas and outreach to others that typified the work of Paul. Although the Petrine tradition has been dominant for most of the Church’s history, the Pauline tradition was rediscovered in the latter part of the 20th Century and it is now clearly evident that the church needs both of these arms to embrace the world.
Scriptural Context
When the gospel writer has Jesus declare that he will give to Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven, he is quoting almost directly from a verse in Isaiah, ‘I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.’ (22:22). The passage in Isaiah is about the appointment of a steward – a caretaker – for the people of Jerusalem. It makes clear that the one appointed carries the authority of the Lord who appoints him. When almost the same words are used about Peter, it carries the meaning from its original context.
Living the Gospel - Who do you say I am?
The question Jesus puts to his disciples is the very same question that he puts to us every day of our lives, ‘Who do you say I am?’ How we choose to answer that question will be reflected in our attitude towards self, others and to life itself. How we answer that question will change frequently throughout life as experience and changing spirituality lead us into asking other questions of ourselves. If we hold that the teaching and example of Jesus are important to us, then we are bound to strive towards emulating them in our own lives.
Different View – Stone or Rock?
An argument exists about the translation of the naming of Peter as the rock on which the Church will be built. In Greek, the line can be translated as ‘you are a small stone and on this large rock…’. In this argument, the role of Peter is diminished but the large rock referred to is either Jesus himself or Peter’s declaration of faith. However, in Aramaic (spoken by Jesus) the word Kepha or Cephas is used for both Peter’s name and the word for rock. Those who seek to diminish the role of the papacy in the Church will argue about the translation of this line.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 10
Five C
Lavina Stewart
Giselle J - For demonstrating leadership skills by giving up her recess to be a Passive Play Leader. Well done Giselle!
Amias L - for showing confidence whilst identifying the possible outcomes of a chance experiment and listing them as fractions. Keep it up Amias!
Six A
Katherine Salloum
Apiok M - For always remaining focussed on class tasks and asking for assistance to extend on her learning.
Christar L - For increasing his focus during class time and showing dedication and success in his learning. Keep it up Christar!
Six B
Jane Huang
Sielohso K - For always focusing on her tasks and ensuring that all tasks are fully completed and double checked for satisfaction.
Vaslem FC - For consistently finishing his tasks in a timely manner and always willing to help others with their learning.
Six C
Rosie Nojdek
Keiara D & Sophia T - For planning and presenting an informative presentation, using props and digital technology to enhance audience participation.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Chris Q (6B) - For demonstrating responsibility and independence in her approach to Japanese studies. Her dedication and commitment to learning are highly commendable. Well done Chris!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Rayden V (6A) - For his overall excellence in Performing Arts and for diligently rehearsing for his main character role in this year’s musical production. Keep up the great music and drama skills, Rayden!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Jessica R (5A)- For asking for feedback and support to improve her one-point perspective landscape drawing then teaching others what she had learned!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Charlotte V (5B) - For being a respectful and responsible learner in STEM. You code with confidence, work well in teams, share your knowledge, and always bring a positive attitude. Well done!
P.E:
Nathan Koprek
Noah S (6A) - For demonstrating excellence in soccer and AFL sport games through his high level skills, understanding and teamwork ability.
Three A
Claudette Petruccelli
Jessica L -Always showing strength and a positive attitude, even when things get tough. Well Done Jessica!
Three B
Enza La Rosa
Tue Lam (Miranda) N- For always putting in 100% effort into her work, thinking critically, applying any constructive feedback and checking that it is completed to the best of her ability. Well done Miranda!
Three C
Joss Coaley
Mary Chol - For adapting well to changes in the classroom and showing confidence in sharing her thinking during learning time. Well done Mary!
Harlow M - For demonstrating resilience during her learning and being respectful, helpful, and always eager to help others around you. Well done, Harlow!
Four A
Lena Aloi
Nancy C - For being a positive member of the 4A classroom and always being respectful to her friends, peers and staff. Well done!
Micaiah I - For giving 100% in all of your work. Your dedication, determination, and positive attitude shine through in everything you do. Well done!
Four B
Ella Nowak
Emma A - For showing dedication and motivation to write a really detailed information report on The Coorong, ensuring she adds adjectives to describe the land. Well done Emma!
Jayden T - For writing an in-depth information report on pelicans and ensuring that he made the connection back to our classroom text Storm Boy!
Four C
Georgia Tankey
Nyakiir M - For being a kind and thoughtful member of 4C, always offering to help and assist her classmates during learning and play. Great work Nyakiir!
Richard P - For demonstrating great persistence during his information report writing, completing his paragraphs in the allotted time. Well done Richard!
Five A
Jake Moloney
Dylan N - For utilising his knowledge of the Solar System to create accurate orbits of the planets. Well done, Dylan!
Jessica R - For practising her times tables to help her increase her multiplication knowledge. Well done, Jessica!
Five B
Malae Suaesi
Dorcus D - For being a thinker when conducting a chance experiment during Maths. Keep up the fantastic work!
Johan Z - For expanding his ideas and adding detail when writing a topic sentence. Well done!
TERM TWO DATES 2025
Week 11
Monday - 30/6
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday - 01/7
Wednesday - 02/7
Thursday - 03/7
Friday - 04/7
Year 5 Dance Battle (Prep to Year 4 audience)
Saturday - 28/6
Last Day of Term 2
Whole School Mass at 9am
Semester 1 student reports sent home Dismissal Time 3.15pm
Sunday - 29/6
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 10
Monday - 23/6
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday - 24/6
Wednesday -25/6
Reports returned to teachers
Thursday - 26/6
Friday - 27/6
Year 5 Dance Battle (Prep to Year 4 audience)
Saturday - 28/6
Sacrament of Eucharist 6pm
Sunday - 29/6
The Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
TERM THREE DATES 2025
Week 2
Monday 28/7
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 29/7
Wednesday 30/7
Executive Team Leadership Huddle 4 of 6
Thursday 31/7
Friday 1/8
Principal’s Network
Saturday 2/8
Sunday 3/8
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 4
Monday 11/8
Year 3 Camp to Camp Weekaway
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 12/8
Year 3 Camp to Camp Weekaway
Wednesday 13/8
School Advisory Council (SAC) at 7pm
Thursday 14/8
Bishop Martin visiting at 2:30pm and 4pm
Friday 15/8
Whole School Liturgy at 9am: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday 16/8
Sunday 17/8
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 6
Monday 25/8
Makeup/Photo Day for Year 6 Production
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 26/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Wednesday 27/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Thursday 28/8
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Friday 29/8
Pyjama Day Fundraiser
Saturday 30/8
Sacrament of Confirmation at 11am & 1.30pm
Sunday 31/8
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish & School Family Mass 10.30am
Week 8
Monday 8/9
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 9/9
Wednesday 10/9
Executive Team Leadership Huddle 5 of 6
Thursday 11/9
Friday 12/9
Saturday 13/9
Sunday 14/9
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Week 1
Monday 21/7
School Closure (TIL Day)
Tuesday 22/7
Wednesday 23/7
Year 3 Camp Parent Information Night at 5pm
Thursday 24/7
Friday 25/7
Grandparents Day (9am Mass) and open classrooms until 10:30am followed by morning tea
Saturday 26/7
Sunday 27/7
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 3
Monday 4/8
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 5/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday 6/8
Scholastic Book Fair
School Improvement Network - leadership (off-site)
Parent Teacher Conversations (12pm finish) 12:45pm - 8pm meetings (dinner provided)
Thursday 7/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Friday 8/8
Scholastic Book Fair
Saturday 9/8
Sunday 10/8
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 5
Monday 18/8
SCHOOL CLOSURE: PBL Day with Jo from MACS
Tuesday 19/8
Wednesday 20/8
Thursday 21/8
Friday 22/8
Book Week Parade at 9am
Regional Deputy Principal’s Network
Saturday 23/8
Sunday 24/8
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 7
Monday 1/9
Prep and Junior School Tabloid Sports (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 2/9
Father’s Day stall
Wednesday 3/9
Thursday 4/9
Friday 5/9
Father’s Day Celebration at 7am Blessing and BBQ
Principal’s Network
Saturday 6/9
Sacrament of Confirmation at 11am & 1.30pm
Sunday 7/9
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 9
Monday 15/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 16/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Wednesday 17/9
Grade 4 Camp to Camp Wyuna
Senior School Production - Matinee and Night 1 performance
Thursday 18/9
Senior School Production - Night 2 performance
Friday 19/9
Last day of Term 3
Whole School Mass at 9am
Footy Colours Day/Crazy sock day - gold coin donation!
Saturday 20/9
Sunday 21/9
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
