Strength in Yourself,

Strength through Prayer,

Strength through God.

Welcome to the school year 2021!  This year our school community will be seeking to expand our understanding of how we can deepen the strength of our faith, through prayer to be the living Gospel. Everyone has personal strengths and it is beneficial to all that these are shared. When we affirm the strengths of others, it allows all to be the best version of themselves.

I can do all things through God who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13  

Opening School Mass
Our Opening School Mass will be held this Friday 5^th February 10am. During this Mass our school staff will receive a special blessing. All families are warmly invited to join us in this liturgical celebration to mark the beginning of our new school year.

Mini Vinnies
Our St Benedict’s Mini Vinnies K-6 Program will commence this term. Mini Vinnies is a social justice program of the St Vincent de Paul Society which exists in many primary schools. Mini Vinnies empowers primary school students to become advocates within their school and local community by putting their values into action. They meet regularly to learn about social justice issues, develop leadership skills and engage with the wider St Vincent de Paul Society. The Mini Vinnies model of “See, Think, Do” is a great way to get young people thinking and talking about their spirituality and to connect their faith with issues affecting their community through volunteering, advocacy and fundraising. Not only do the students in Mini Vinnies benefit from the experience but also the school and wider community.

A permission note for our St Benedict’s K-6 Mini Vinnies program will go home this week. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact:

Natalie Wright
Religious Education Coordinator
natalie.zarb@cg.catholic.edu.au

Mini Vinnies Hygiene Donation Station
The St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol is in need of mini toiletries (hotel size is perfect) to re-stock their hygiene packs to be distributed to the people who approach the van. We invite all families to make regular donations to the Mini Vinnies Hygiene Donation Station in the Front Office.  This is one way our school community can help teach our children about human dignity and how we need to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to look after their body.

Items that can be donated are

• Shampoo/conditioner
• Moisturisers
• Combs/hair brushes
• Sunscreen
• Tissue packs
• Feminine hygiene products
• Soap/body wash
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Mouth wash
• Lip balm
• Deodorant
• Hand sanitizer
• Masks