From Mrs Darby
Dear Families,
I need to start by giving a HUGE shout out to our Parents and Friends for running a wonderful Disco on Friday night. Seeing the work that goes into these events for the children, I am filled with appreciation for the time and effort of these dedicated parents. They always have creating fun and memorable experiences for the children at our school at the core of everything they do. Thank you!
We have started our Swimming Program this week. Feedback rom our staff has been that so far, it is running well and the children are enjoying the lessons. Thanks to all of our families for ensuring that the children all have consent and are coming to school organised with everything they need.
Next week, we have our Grandparents’ morning on Thursday. We welcome all of our special grandparents to enjoy spending time in classrooms and a lovely morning tea afterwards. Grandparents play an important role in our families, many of us relying on them for extra help and support, especially if we are working parents. I know I couldn’t survive without my parents as a working mother!
Our Year 3 games night is next Wednesday night. We would love ALL Year 3 students and an adult to come along and enjoy a fun evening of games and pizza. As a Catholic school community, we have a small number of children who will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a few weeks, so this night forms part of their preparation, but also allows their peers to take part in an experience to see this Sacrament in action. Through playing games, we have the opportunity to make mistakes, solve problems, make genuine apologies when things go wrong and practice forgiveness in the same way that God forgives us. In the past this has been a well attended evening and an enjoyable one for those who have come along.
A reminder that we have some school closures coming up:
Friday 31st October – Pupil Free Day
Monday 3rd November – Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 4th November – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
In honour of Swimming Week, I googled who the Patron Saint of water and swimmers was and have found a short prayer for Saint Adjutor to share.
Prayer to St Adjutor – Patron Saint of Swimmers
Loving God,
We thank You for the gift of water —
for the oceans, rivers, and pools where we swim,
for the rain that gives life to the earth,
and for the waters of Baptism that welcome us into Your family.
We give thanks for St Adjutor,
the brave and faithful patron saint of swimmers.
He reminds us to trust in You when the waters around us feel deep or rough,
and to find courage and peace in Your presence.
Help us, Lord, to be strong and safe in all we do —
whether we are swimming, learning, or playing.
Teach us to move through life with confidence and faith,
knowing that You are always with us, guiding our way.
St Adjutor, pray for us.
Amen.
Have a wonderful week ahead,
Sally