Welcome to the school year 2020!  This term our school community will be seeking to deepen our understanding of how we can be the living Gospel through compassionate action, stewardship, service to others and prayer. We hope that the exploration of these dispositions as a school community will help us to be the best we can be, grounded in Christ. 

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

Community Meals Program

The Community Meals freezer is one way we can assist families who are experiencing hardship. If you are able to cook a meal, please use disposable containers and label with ingredients and date. All meal donations can be brought to the Front Office. If your family requires temporary meal assistance, you can speak in confidence to any of our staff members.