5 July 2024
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We’ve just farewelled our local elders who were thrilled to attend our NAIDOC week ceremony today. I am so very proud of our amazing MHOC mob! They proudly led the whole school in a beautiful ceremony, showcasing aboriginal dance, music and culture. I’ll let the photos tell the story:
We thank you Lord for the beauty of our land and the richness of its culture. During this NAIDOC Week, we honour and celebrate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please bless them and their communities.
Help us to listen and learn with open hearts. Teach us to respect and appreciate each other’s differences, and to work together in harmony.
Guide us to be kind, to seek justice, and to walk humbly with You.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
I’m taking some leave in Term 3 to spend time with my expanding family! Mrs Ryan will be captain of the ship in my absence and will be well supported by two first mates: Mrs Biddle and Mrs Martin.
School reports are now available in the Compass app with Student Reflections on Learning coming your way via Seesaw.
Wishing you all a restful term break.
God bless.
Liz
Liz Watts
Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Term 3
- Monday 22nd July - Staff Development Day (pupil-free day)
- Tuesday 23rd July - Term 3 commences for students
- Tuesday 23rd July - Confirmation Retreat at Sawtell Church
- Friday 26th July - Grandparents’ Day
- Friday 26th July - Book Fair commence
- Tuesday 30th July - Zone Athletics Carnival
- Friday 2nd August - MHOC Olympics
- Friday 2nd August - Confirmation
- Thursday 8th August - Jammies for Joey's Day
- Friday 9th August - Zone Soccer and Netball knockout
- Thursday 15th August - MHOC Science Fair Years 3-6
- Friday 16th August - Diocesan Athletics Carnival
- Friday 23rd August - Book Week dress up and parade
- Friday 30th August - Fathers' Day Breakfast
- Friday 30th August - Rugby Friendly with St Augustine's
- Friday 13th September - Polding Athletics Carnival
- Monday 23rd - 24th September - Year 4 Camp
- Monday 23rd-25th September - Year 5 Camp
- Friday 27th September - Presentation of Term 3 effort awards
- Friday 27th September - Last Day Term 3
WHAT'S THE BUZZ?
Stitching Club
Quite a few of our students have been enjoying Stitching Club at lunchtime with the wonderful Mrs Brennan. Check out some of their beautiful creations.
Grandparents’ Day
We are celebrating Grandparents’ Day on the Feast of St Joachim and Ann, the grandparents of Jesus. This year it is held on the first Friday of Term 3, 26th July.
We can’t wait to spend the morning with all the special grandparents in our school community!
For catering purposes, please click on this link to register.
LOVING LEARNING
Understanding the K-6 Student Report
A video has been created as an additional resource for parents to complement the information about the changes in the report for Semester 1.
We sent information about the new reports home via Compass on Tuesday. Click on this video link if you would prefer to watch a video.
Year 5 Poetry Slam
This term, Year 5 students have been learning about the power of words through poetry, specifically 'Slam Poems'. Slam poetry is a dynamic form of spoken word performance where artists express personal and social issues with passion and rhythm. This week, students presented their poems to the Year 5 cohort. The people's choice award went to Zara Pinder, with her exceptional poem about racism. All of the presentations were brilliant, and the Year 5 teachers are incredibly proud of the courage and passion that went into the creation and performance of their poems.
Margaret Ryan
Assistant Principal
Learning & Teaching
FROM THE MISSION DESK
Peer Groups - NAIDOC
On Thursday, students had a great time catching up with their peer group buddies to celebrate NAIDOC Week by learning about and honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Socks and Jocks Delivery to Pete’s Place
Gai Gaudron at Pete’s Place was very grateful to receive our generous donations of socks and jocks this week. Thank you to our Mini Vinnies students and all of our families for supporting this wonderful initiative.
Seasons for Growth Program
Seasons for Growth is a small group education program that supports children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.
Seasons for Growth supports children and young people who have experienced change and loss, including, although not limited to family separation; loss or death of someone they care about; living away in out of home care; physical or mental illness. We suggest that children and young people impacted by bereavement wait 6-12 months before participating in a Seasons for Growth program.
In Term 3 we will be offering the Seasons program at Mary Help of Christians. If you think that your child would benefit from this program, please fill in this expression of interest form.
Term 3 Class Masses
All parents are welcome to attend our weekly Tuesday Mass at 9:30am. These class Masses are held at MHOC Church Sawtell. Please see the timetable below for Term 3.
Tuesday 23rd July - Year 3 and Confirmation candidates.
Tuesday 30th July - Years 1 and 2
Tuesday 6th August - Years 5 and 6
Tuesday 13th August - Year 3 and 4
Tuesday 20th August - Year 6 and Kinder
Tuesday 27th August - Years 1 and 2
Tuesday 3rd September - Years 3 and 4
Tuesday 10th September - Years 5 and 6
Tuesday 17th September - Kinder
Tuesday 24th September - No Mass this week.
Sacrament of Confirmation - Important dates
Confirmation Retreat - Tuesday 23rd July after 9:30am Mass
Rehearsal at Sawtell Church - Wednesday 24th July 3:30pm at Sawtell Church
Sacrament of Confirmation - Friday 2nd August 6pm at Sawtell Church
Amber Biddle
Assistant Principal
Mission
Toni Fletcher
Leader of
Catechesis
MHOC SCHOOL COMMUNITY FORUM
Welcome Our New Volunteers: Amber and Benetta!
We are thrilled to introduce Amber and Benetta as the latest additions to our volunteer family. Thank you both for stepping up in response to our recent call for help. Your presence on Team 5, alongside the wonderful Meg, is truly a joy.
We Need YOU!
MHOC's BINGO team urgently needs more volunteers. Volunteering for BINGO is an excellent way to support various MHOC projects funded by these events. It's just a 3-hour commitment every five weeks on Thursday evenings. With more hands on deck, we can distribute the workload more evenly, making it more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Join us and make a positive impact on our school community. For more information or to volunteer, please call or text Gemma 0404 340 494.
Thank you for your support!
Bingo
The rostered teams for the next few week's Bingo are:
- Thursday 11th July - team no. 3 (Catherine's team)
- Thursday 18th July - team no. 4 (Donna's team)
- Thursday 25th July - team no. 5 (Meg's team)
Jo Melinz
PSF President
END OF TERM 2 AWARDS
CANTEEN NEWS
Canteen Helpers
Parent and grandparent volunteers are always needed and welcome. Please phone the school, complete this form or email sawp-canteen@lism.catholic.edu.au if you can spare some time in the canteen.
Meba Winter
Lisa Mangan
LIBRARY WHISPERS
And so it begins - 40 boxes of books for the annual MHOC Book Fair! The Book Fair starts on Friday of 26th July which is also Grandparents' Day and runs until Thursday 1st August. It’s open before school from 8.15 - 8.45 and after school 2.45 - 3.15. You should all have received invitations with information on how to order books if you can’t come to the BF. Any questions please contact me through the school or via email rachael.hewitt@lism.catholic.edu.au Hope to see you there!
Scholastic Bookclub orders went home this week, please contact either me or Scholastic if you ordered but your child hasn’t received their book.
Rachael Hewitt
Librarian
OSHC
Term 2 is all over, that means we are about to start our 2 week Vacation Care program and we are so excited ! We have been extremely busy over the last few weeks organising all sorts of activities for the children who will be attending. We thank our entire OSHC community for their continued support throughout Term 2 and are looking forward to the rest of the year with you all.
July Vacation Care Program 2024
Laura McDiarmid
MHOC OSHC Coordinator
NEWS FROM OUR PARISH
Baptisms
Last weekend, during the 7:30am Mass, Obi and River Griggs were baptised. It was a great opportunity for the parishioners to witness and welcome these children into the Christian faith. Congratulations boys.
Confirmation
Retreat for children preparing for Confirmation is Tuesday 23rd July (This is DAY ONE of TERM 3)
Confirmation practice in the church is the next day! Wednesday 24th July at 3:30pm.
All candidates with parent & /or sponsor need to attend.
AXIOS
A reminder that AXIOS will restart after the holidays in Week 2 on Wednesday 31st July.
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is available to those requesting it. Please ring Jennifer at the Parish Office (66583544) or talk to Amber Biddle, Liz Watts or Margaret Ryan at school if you have any questions. Alternatively, if you wish to register for Baptism, there is now the option of an online request form .
Parish Website , E-bulletin & Facebook Page
For all the latest news from our parish, check out the Parish website or subscribe to our new e-bulletin which can be sent directly to your inbox each week. Why not sign up today by entering your details in the sign up box on the Homepage or Contact page of the website!
And don’t forget to check out our FaceBook page
Carolyn Tumminello
Pastoral Associate
COMMUNITY NEWS
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