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Last Sunday’s Gospel…
Jesus spoke about one of the greatest challenges of all. Loving without being loved in return. Giving with no thought of getting anything back. Showing kindness even if we are treated badly. This was very different to the previous teaching when it was believed every wrongdoing should be done in return. It someone hits you, hit back harder. Unfortunately, some of the problems in the world today are caused by this belief. Who is the one with enough courage to stop an argument by refusing to argue? Jesus is definitely not saying we shouldn’t fight for what is right. He is saying however that we must think about our responses and be the bigger person even when we don’t feel like it. Studies have shown that this is why Christians throughout history have survived better than other groups of people. Christians are prepared to put the needs of other people before their own and do extra for their ‘neighbour’ thus surviving plagues, famine and even war in larger numbers than other people. Jesus certainly did know what he was talking about.
From the Principal and Assistant Principal…
Thank you!
The car pick up line has operated much better over the last two days! Thank you for your help. We definitely couldn’t have this much improvement without your contribution.
Morning Tea and Lunch Swap
After a couple of days that were an adjustment, this seems to be working well. The students I have spoken to seem happy and when I ask why they say because they are really hungry at Break 1 or others like having a choice. If you are finding any difficulties, please let us know.
Cyclic Inquiry
We are currently assembling information and writing a report for our Cyclic Inquiry. This is a process undertaken every five years as part of the Continuous Catholic School Improvement framework in our Diocese. It examines all areas of school life against the School Improvement Tool and other legislative documents. A significant part of the report is parent voice too. All the data we collected from you from the Parent Forum, Tell Them From Me Survey, Principal Q and A's last year and other surveys about such things as the P&F and homework all contribute to the report too. Once all the data has been collated and examined it is presented in a report for an external panel. They then visit the school and verify or challenge what the report contains and affirm or make different recommendations about areas for improvement that the school staff have put forward. From these recommendations a five year strategic plan is developed. Our report and the visits all happen next month so either late this term or early next we will be able to share some of this information with you.
A few reminders…
- Hats
- Church car park is NOT to be used for pick up and drop off
- Shrove (pancake) Tuesday next Tuesday followed by Ash Wednesday
God Bless
Michelle Rolfe and Emilia Ahern
Principal and Assistant Principal
This week the students will be coming home with a personalised login for Seesaw. This will enable families to access the class SeeSaw account for their child’s class. Teachers and / or students will make regular posts so that you can see inside the classroom.
Thank you.
Shrove Tuesday
Next Tuesday, 4 March 2025 is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. It is the day before Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent.
This year our parent community will be providing pancakes for our entire school. We are extremely appreciative of their support.
Each student across the school will receive several small pikelets to remember the traditional practice of ‘using up foods that couldn’t be eaten during Lent including eggs, milk and fat’ - in other words, pancake ingredients!
Students are being asked to bring in a Gold Coin Donation to support the Project Compassion initiative run by the Mini Vinnies team.
Important Dates: Ash Wednesday
Students will be attending a whole school liturgy on Wednesday 5 March 2025 for Ash Wednesday.
On this day, your child will have their forehead marked with ashes in the shape of a cross. Please support students to understand that this ash marks them as a child of God. It reminds us that we are sorry for the times we have done wrong and ready to start fresh with Jesus’ help.
The launch of this year’s Project Compassion will coincide with the commencement of our Lenten Season. This year the theme is ‘Unite Against Poverty’.
Last year we generously donated around $4000.00. Please remember that your donations make a lasting difference for those in need.
Reconciliation:
Grades 4 to 6 will be participating in the 2nd Rite of Reconciliation on Wednesday 12 March 2025 in the Church.
During the Lenten Season, this rite, the Sacrament of Penance, celebrates our call to turn back to God after we repent and receive God’s forgiving love and mercy.
Harmony Day Celebrations:
This year our school will be celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 4 April 2025. This special day is all about inclusion, respect, and celebrating our diverse community.
As part of our Harmony Day celebrations, we are inviting students to share their many gifts and talents with the extended Mary Immaculate Community. If your child / family would like to share a song, poem, dance or cultural performance at assembly please fill in this google form.
As a key part of this celebration, students are encouraged to wear orange or traditional cultural attire to celebrate this day.
Join us as we showcase performances and reflections from the many cultural backgrounds we are lucky enough to share here at Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale. We will confirm the early start time with you once we know how many performances we will be seeing.
