Year 5 and 6 Parish History Project

Visit and Talk from Chin Community Leader

Today we had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew who has been the leader of the Chin refugee community from Burma. He spoke strongly about the need for respect and equality of all people including minority groups.  This connected well with the learning that has taken place in Year 6 throughout the term with the African American civil rights movement and the Australian indigenous Freedom rides in the 1960's.

Andrew spoke briefly about the recent history of Burma and what led to the changes in Burma and the refugees fleeing their country.  He spoke about the challenges and difficulties his people face as refugees in Malaysia.  

Thank you to Laurie for organising the visit and supporting our learning. 

Ivan's confirmation

Today we were privileged to celebrate Ivan's confirmation. Bishop Mark Edwards presided over the celebration and together with Father Barry made it a special and warm celebration with family and friends.  

Ivan and his friends in year 6 enjoyed themselves as the celebration continued in the multipurpose room. It was really a special occasion and we are looking forward to seeing Ivan again as we all move towards our graduation preparation and celebrations.   

Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a special celebration. 

Ivan's Confirmation

If you are interested in preparing an aspect of Ivan's Confirmation please let me know on the google doc I have shared with you.

Your input in the celebration will be much appreciated by everyone.
Thanks

Frank

St Aloysius Musical - Excursion

Just a friendly reminder to all families that they need to indicate through Caremonkey, whether their child has permission to go on the excursion tomorrow to St Aloysius.
Unfortunately, we cannot take any students who do not have permission to attend.

Could all families please complete the caremonkey permission request sent last Friday.

Thanks in advance.

Frank

PS: Please bring your recess snack and lunch in either a small backpack or plastic bag. We will have recess snack before the show and lunch during an intermission. 

A Special Visit

Today we had a special visit from our old friend Ivan Brekalo. It was great to see him again and for Ivan to have the chance to catch up with some of his old friends. We talked 'footy' and some of the old memories with Ivan.
We look forward to seeing Ivan again soon. Thank you to Enja for orgaising the visit with Marie. it was a special moment for all.

Frank

Home learning Reminder

To start the term there are a few activities that we need you all to contribute in some way.

1. We have shared the document for Concert Preparation and would like you to add images and song ideas for the concert.

2. We have Reading Response Tasks document shared for you to add ideas on different ways you would like to respond to your home reading other than a journal entry.

3. You will also need to allocate yourself to a Current Affair time slot on the roster also shared with everyone.

Please do this tonight and tomorrow so we can commence these tasks as soon as possible.

Thanks everyone.