St Benedict's Primary School - Narrabundah eNewsletter

Sacraments

Event	Date & Time	Venue	Participants
First Holy Communion Preparation, afternoon tea and Vigil Mass	Saturday 18th May 3.30pm-7pm	St Benedict’s Parish Centre and Church	Candidates and at least one parent/carer

First Friday Mass
Thank you to Year 6 for leading our school community in Mass last Friday. It was a lovely celebration of Mother’s and the other special women in our lives. Mothers and grandmothers received a special blessing from Fr Rembert. Thank you also to our parent-helpers who led the school choir and to all the families who provided morning tea.

Year 5/6 Class Parish Mass
Year 5/6 will be joining the parish Sunday 19^th May for Mass. We ask that those who have children in Year 5/6, to make a special effort to attend the school’s Parish Mass. The parish choir will be at this Mass and warmly welcome anyone to join in singing. If you are planning to attend Mass and would like your child (or any family member) to have a formal role such as a reading, bringing forth the offertory or the Gospel procession, please email:

Joshua Mackenzie joshua.mackenzie@cg.catholc.edu.au

or

Alana Quirk alana.quirk@cg.catholic.edu.au

Mini Vinnies
Our Mini Vinnies are beginning to organise our annual Winter Woollies Day (whole school event) which will be held Friday 28^th June to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness in Canberra as well as donations for the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol Van. In preparation for this we ask that all families begin collecting adult size winter clothing, as well as blankets and sleeping bags. Donations can be second-hand or new. Please store these at home until Winter Woollies Day, as we do not have the capacity to store these at school.

For more information about the Canberra Night Patrol Van, please visit

https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/ACT/Food/Night_Patrol/

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.

Natalie Wright

Religious Education Coordinator

Natalie.zarb@cg.catholic.edu.au

Open Days 2019

Earn and Learn

St Benedict's is once again participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn.

Redgum Bookclub

Scholastics Bookclub

Both Redgum and Scholastics Bookclub orders are due to school by Wednesday 15th May. Unfortunately due to the tight turn around time no late orders will be accepted at school after the 15th, but you may still order online until the 20th May. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Mother's Day
Stall Helpers Needed - Friday 10th of May!
If you have some time to spare to help on the stall please let the front office know if you are available.

Thank you for your time and help!

Entertainment Book
This term we will be selling the new 2019-2020 Entertainment Book Membership for $60.

You will receive hundreds of valuable offers for shopping, dining and accommodation.

$12 of every membership sold will go towards our school.

A sample copy is available for viewing at the Front Office.

Please make sure you buy a book through St Benedict’s School, and tell your family and friends about it too!

Entertainment Book using the link: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/23231n Then pickup your book from Belinda at the Front Office. A sample book is available for viewing at the Front Office.

This book would make an ideal Mother’s Day present!

Kinder - Nicolas C, Mya R

1/2 Gold - Frederick H, Sarah R

1/2 Blue - Nicolas B, Alana W

3/4 Gold - Ekamjot K, Finn W

3/4 Blue - Emily D, Zack W

5/6 Gold - Emily S, Riley W

5/6 Blue - Emerson C, Matthew S

The Clothing Pool will be open each Tuesday and Thursday between 2.50pm to 3.15pm by appointment.

Please let Mrs McRae know at the Front Office if you need something from the Clothing Pool.

The lost property box is located in the canteen area. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD/RENS CLOTHING IS LABELLED WITH THEIR NAME The lost property box will be emptied throughout the term.

Hello everyone,

A reminder that the Canteen days for 2019 have changed to Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please talk with your child/children that counter sales only occur at Recess time and lunch orders must be ordered in classroom tubs first up of a morning.

As most of the food is made fresh in the canteen volunteers are needed for the peak times for this to continue. If you have any spare time, please consider dropping in and helping as volunteers are always welcome. No amount of time is too small.