Term 3 Week 3 of 9
Friday, 8th August 2025
Message from the Principal
Dear parents/carers,
On Tuesday our 2025 Preps celebrated their milestone of 100 days of Prep. They dressed as people from the “olden days” to mark the number 100. Our staff dressed up as well. The preps marched in their Congo line through the guard of honour provided by all our other students and staff. They were treated like royalty, and they deserved it.
This is the first 100 days out of 1400 days they will spend in primary school and then 1200 days in secondary school plus all the other education they will receive. It's a small step in a long journey but an important one.
It’s a time for me to contemplate and think of the dreams that I have and our school has for these wonderful children. We dream and hope that these little children celebrating 100 days at school:
come to know God’s love
feel the love of family and friends
feel loved and accepted by all
know their school loves and cares for them
feel safe
get an education that gives them confidence
develop confidence in themselves and feel proud of their efforts.
learn how to make friends and show kindness to others.
feel free to express their feelings openly and learn how to manage them.
stay curious and excited about learning.
develop a love of reading, stories, and imagination.
develop a love of numbers and the power they have
build the resilience to try again when things are hard.
Best wishes,
Deputy Principal: Learning & Organisation
Year 3 Camp reminder
A reminder that our Year 3 students head off to camp on Monday 11th August and return to school for regular pick up on Tuesday 12th August. A packing list has been posted to Seesaw with finer details on what to bring along. Students should be able to carry their luggage themselves, and a practice run at folding and packing sleeping bags might be helpful in preparation for next week. I know there is definitely a buzz of excitement as our Year 3 students prepare for their very first school camp experience! The staff attending are also looking forward to this.
Celebrating the Book Fair
Once again, our Scholastic Book Fair was an absolute success! By contributing to the Book Fair, we earn rewards which we use to stock up on texts for our library and classrooms so that our students have access to engaging, high-quality texts. I hope you are enjoying your purchases at home. Now we look forward to celebrating Book Week in Week 5! Have you got your costumes organised?
PTI reminder for 2B - Mrs Collins
A reminder that interviews for families of students in 2B will take place on Wednesday 13th August. Please head to the school reception to be directed to your interview.
Book An Adventure - Book Week in Week 5!
There is only just over one week to go until we celebrate Book Week! There will be some fun activities planned for the week including a writing competition, a spelling bee and of course our very special annual Book Week Parade which will take place at 9am in the Courtyard. Parents are welcome to attend the parade as our students showcase their fabulous costumes. Here is the prompt for the writing competition which you are more than welcome to get started on. Entries are due by Thursday 21st August for judging to take place. Winners will be announced at each level assembly. There will be some great book prizes up for grabs throughout the week!
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
Respectful, Responsible & Resilient=our learning values Lets focus on RESPECT this week
To foster respect in your child, start by modelling respectful behaviour yourself, actively teach respectful language and actions, and consistently reinforce positive behaviours with praise and rewards. Address disrespectful behaviour promptly and clearly, explaining why it's not acceptable, and help your child develop empathy and understand different perspectives.
HERE’S SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS AT HOME…
1. Model Respect:
Lead by example:
Children learn by observing, so demonstrate respect in your interactions with everyone
Show respect to your child:
Treat them with the same courtesy and consideration you would expect from them.
Be mindful of your language and actions:
Use respectful language, listen attentively, and show empathy in your daily interactions.
2. Teach Respectful Language and Actions:
Explicitly teach manners:
Explain the importance of "please," "thank you," and other respectful phrases.
Model respectful communication:
Encourage your child to express their needs and feelings respectfully and teach them how to disagree constructively.
Address disrespect promptly:
When your child shows disrespect, address it immediately, explaining why the behavior is unacceptable and what the consequences are.
3. Reinforce Positive Behavior:
Praise respectful behavior:
When your child demonstrates respect, acknowledge and praise their actions to reinforce positive habits.
Offer rewards for respectful behavior:
Consider using a reward system to motivate and encourage respectful actions.
Focus on the good:
Remind your child of their positive qualities and actions, even when they make mistakes.
4. Foster Empathy and Understanding:
Encourage perspective-taking: Help your child understand different viewpoints and how their actions might affect others.
Discuss diversity and inclusion: Talk about the importance of respecting people from all walks of life.
Promote active listening: Teach your child to listen attentively to others and to try to understand their perspectives.
5. Address Disrespectful Behavior:
Confront disrespect early and often:
Don't let disrespectful behavior slide. Address it promptly and clearly, explaining why it's not acceptable.
Don't take it personally:
Try not to react emotionally to disrespectful behavior. Focus on the behavior itself and how to address it.
Help them understand the consequences:
Explain the impact of disrespectful actions on others and on their relationships.
By consistently implementing these strategies, you can help your child develop a strong foundation of respect for themselves and others.
Father’s Day Event … COMING SOON
Join us for a Special Father’s Day Celebration! We’re excited to invite our community to a Father’s Day Breakfast and Blessing on Friday, 5th September. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and honour the incredible fathers and father figures in our lives.
🍳 Event Details
Date: Friday, 5th September
Time: 7.00am to 8.30am
Includes: Egg and bacon roll Breakfast & special blessing
To help us plan and ensure everyone is catered for, please take a moment to respond to the Operoo form that was sent out on Tuesday of this week.
Let’s celebrate the dads who make a difference.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Religious Education Leader
August 8: Feast Day of Mary of the Cross (MacKillop)
“Never see a need without doing something about it”
- St. Mary of the Cross
Today is the Feast Day of Australia’s first Saint, St. Mary of the Cross. In our classrooms we contemplated her remarkable life through prayer and reflection.
Let us pray: Dear God, Mary MacKillop is an example for us as we learn to know God’s voice in those around us. Through her, may we trust God more. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Portraits of Mary MacKillop drawn by various students throughout the school, 2024)
The Sacrament of Confirmation: 3 weeks to go!
As our community of Resurrection prepares our Year 6 students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, here are some weekly reflections on the gifts and fruits of the Spirit. It is also a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on how we apply it in our own lives.
Gift of the Spirit: Piety
Through piety, we have a deep respect for God leading to a loving and reverent relationship with Him
Q: There is a time to play and rest. How can we find more time to be quiet in God’s presence?
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
A deep desire to do good and to reflect God’s character out of love for oneself, to God and others
Q: Since God created all, do we see God in all people and all things?
Reminder: Next Friday the 15th of August is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. We are called to attend Mass on this holy occasion. Our parish offers Mass at 7pm this same evening.
Coming this term...
GRADE 6 PRODUCTION 2025
JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th September 2025
School Hall at 7.00pm
MEET THE CAST
Each week in the newsletter we will be introducing some of the amazing characters and actors from the show!
Sophia as school captain "Kelly", Anthony as school captain "Warren" and Hugo as his best friend "Mark"
These are 3 of the school kids who get lost in the jungle after their class is mistakenly taken to the jungle for their school excursion instead of Scienceworks!
Mac as "Wayne", Dwayne as "Bruce" and Bie Phatu as "Callum"
These are another 3 of the school kids (the bullies) who have been mistakenly taken to the jungle for their school excursion and will now have to brave the many challenges that come their way....
SUNDAY GOSPEL
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
We reflect:
Jesus is speaking to his disciples about the importance of being ready for his return. He tells them, “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks”.
These words remind us that our time on this earth is limited, and we must always be prepared for the return of our Lord. Just as we prepare for special occasions, such as a wedding banquet, we must also prepare for the most important event of our lives – meeting our Lord in eternal glory.
We read Luke 12:35-40:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have the servants recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.
Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
The Gospel of the Lord,
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
Parish News
Maltese Folk Dancing
The Maltese Group is seeking out any children or young adults that would like to participate in Maltese Folk dancing. Training takes place every Monday in the school hall and the dancing will be celebrated on the 5th of October with the Our Lady Mass.
Please contact the parish office on 7064 3920!
Feast of the Assumption Mass
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Assumption on Friday, 15th August at 7:00pm.
This holy day marks a significant moment in our spiritual calendar, honouring the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It’s a time for reflection, unity, and reverence—bringing together students, families, and staff in prayer and celebration.
We look forward to welcoming you with open hearts.
SAVE THE DATE
Pilgrim Walk Fundraiser for Uganda
We are excited to announce a possible Pilgrim Walk to the City on Saturday 13th September, aimed at raising funds to support the Children in Uganda. This will be a meaningful journey of faith, reflection, and solidarity, bringing us together for a cause that truly matters.
The cost to participate will be $10, with all proceeds going toward the Ubuntu Partnership. By taking part, you are not only walking in faith but also contributing to the well-being of those who need our help.
"Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us." — Ephesians 5:2
If you're interested in joining or supporting this initiative, please leave your details at the parish office.
Let’s walk with purpose and love!
Student of the Week Awards: Week 3
Two B
Belinda Collins
Annabelle A - For continued improvement in following the teacher’s instructions.
William N - For sharing your knowledge about minibeasts with the class.
Two C
Sarah Hull
Grace K - For showing fantastic effort when writing a butterfly information report! You included interesting facts, used great topic sentences, and organised your ideas clearly. Well done!
Monda M - For setting a goal in class and showing willingness to work towards it. Well done on your improvements Monda! I am proud of you.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Gloria K (2B) - For being a respectful and dedicated learner, consistently demonstrating an independent work ethic in completing Japanese tasks. Well done Gloria!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Riley T (PA) - For her enthusiastic attitude in Performing Arts lessons and her natural aptitude for singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. Keep up the fabulous music learning, Riley!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Sarah A (PC) For being a kind and responsible learner and for always helping her peers during Visual Arts classes. Well done Sarah!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Wal (PA) - For being a curious STEM learner who always asks thoughtful questions, shares amazing science knowledge, and works brilliantly in a team. Keep up the great work!
P.E:
Aurora R (1A) - For being a positive helper during sport class and performing excellent floor routines in our gymnastics sessions. You have focused on trying your best for yourself and for all your classmates. Fantastic work!
Prep A
Olivia Duvcevski
Lian Z - For excellent effort in the sequencing of events that occurred in the story of Wombat Stew. Well done, Lian!
Chelsea D - For demonstrating a great understanding of solving subtraction problems to 10 using concrete materials. Well done Chelsea!
Prep B
Kurt Caguin
Heidi N - For her effort in writing - ‘how to brush your teeth’. Well done Heidi!
John T - For showing PBL values all the time - being a respectful, responsible and resilient learner. Keep it up John!
Prep C
Carla Krsticevic
Hannah V - For showing a big improvement in remembering her letters and sounds. Great job Hannah!
Paul LH - For using phonics to help with his reading and writing. Well done Paul!
One A
Thomas Pham
Deshbir S - For showing considerable growth in his speaking and listening. Well done Deshbir!
Olivia C - For continually showing focus in your learning. Congratulations Olivia!
One B
Sophie Dillon
Timothy L - For working efficiently and staying on task, showing great focus and responsibility during learning time.
Khua Ting H - For showing an improvement in following instructions during class time.
One C
Dorothy Hall
James Minh T - For enthusiastically sharing his knowledge of different minibeasts with the class.
Diyani T - For consistently challenging herself in her learning and using her knowledge of letter-sounds to attempt to spell unfamiliar words.
TERM THREE DATES 2025
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 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
