It was so lovely to welcome the children back onto the school grounds this week and resume face to face teaching. As we approach the school holidays, it is a time to stop and take the time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for – our families, good health and the beautiful season of spring.

A big thank you to all the families for the support you gave your children to continue their learning across all subject areas. I am especially grateful for the time and enthusiasm that parents committed to Religious Education.

K.1 and their families wrote some beautiful prayers of Thanksgiving during Remote Learning, appreciating God’s wonderful creations. Years 2 and 3, interviewed someone in their family or community and discovered the changes that have occurred over time in household chores, education, games and practices at Mass. The children especially enjoyed looking at some old photos of St James Church with the previous altar and the choir box.

This week 2.3 have been looking at life in Nazareth village in Jesus’ time constructed their own house typical of the time. The children demonstrated a wealth of knowledge and wonderful engineering in their creations. Alice also created a clay masterpiece at home to show the class.

Years 4, 5 & 6 are continuing their investigations into Human Rights.  They have been investigating Government actions and looking at Bible stories such as Jesus Heals the Lepers, to discuss the fair treatment of people in a variety of communities.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Please keep Laura Reynolds and James Hannan in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Sunday. All families are invited to join with the Parish for 10.00am Mass in St James’ Church.

- Liz Murray