Principal News
Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin’s,
I hope you are all enjoying the Olympics and the opportunity this brings us to watch sports we may never follow or engage in. I watch and think “What sport would I have liked to do when younger, but never had the chance?” Can you guess what sport that might be?
The Olympics also brings the opportunity for the world to stop and reflect on what is important to us worldwide. The opening ceremony spoke of peace, inclusion and diversity. We here at St Kevin’s as a Catholic school share and embrace a community that reflects these values too. We follow the light of Christ, nurturing mind, heart and spirit. We display our Catholic identity through the acceptance and inclusion of those who may be different to us, coming from diverse backgrounds. We live our faith through praying for peace and tolerance within our community.
At Mass on Sunday, the prayers of intercession included the following.
- That nations will distribute their resources wisely and care for the environment.
- That we will bear with one another in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience.
- That those who are starving through poverty or famine will be assisted by the many who have abundant food.
- That our chidren preparing for Confirmation and First Holy Communion will be nurtured by our prayers and encouragement.
These prayers could be shared at the dinner table, or you could create your own as we too as individual families, pray for peace, inclusion and tolerance and care of the environment. So, let’s combine the fun and excitement of the Olympics with our faith life and pray for peace, inclusion, diversity and our environment.
Mary-Anne Jennings
Principal
Upcoming dates
August 2 – LMCC Life Saving Presentation for K, Year 3, Year 6
August 7 – DIO Athletics
August 8- Feast of Mary MacKillop 9:30 Mass
August 8 – ST Kevin’s Public Speaking competition in the hall 2pm.
August 15 – Holy Day of Obligation “Feast of the Assumption” Mass at 9:30am
August 16 – Lakes Regional Public Speaking
August 20 - Todd Woodbridge Cup - Tennis - Year 4
Auguust 22- K-2 excursion to Tocal Homestead
August 23– Book week Festival / Grandparents Prayer Service 9am
August 27 – Father's Day Stall
August 29 – Years 3-6 excursion to Sydney Mary MacKillop Place
August 30 – Father's Day Liturgy 2:15pm led by Years 3,4,6
Attendance and permission for upcoming excursions
Events for upcoming excursions are available on COMPASS. Please provide permission for your child to attend before the event closes. TOCAL Homestead closes tomorrow at 3pm. Mary MacKillop Place for Years 3-6 closes Monday. Due to new guidelines for risk assessments to be completed before the excursions, late permissions will not be accepted.
There are quite a few COMPASS events in your inbox that seek parent permission. Please complete these as a matter of urgency.
Public Speaking
Parents will be advised by Monday if their child is representing their class at out St Kevin’s Public Speaking Competition. The competition is on Thursday August 8 at 2pm. Medals and certificates will be awarded.
Parent BBQ
As you know, due to construction and poor weather, we could not have our usual Mother’s Day breakfast back in May. To be fair and equitable, just like we are to our children, we will not be hosting a Father’s Day breakfast either this year. HOWEVER, we will be celebrating parenthood at a BBQ on September 26 from 5-7pm here at school. All parents and their children are most welcome.