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Term 4 Week 8


Education In Faith: Advent Week 2

During the second week of Advent, we focus on John the Baptist’s challenge: Prepare the way of the Lord!  We light the second candle to represent John the Baptist, who proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. 

This candle is the candle of peace, a sign that God's promises will be fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ - Prince of Peace. 

The angels proclaimed “Peace on Earth” when the Baby Jesus was born. Today we wonder as we listen to the evening news, is peace possible? We all need two kinds of peace in our lives. We need inner peace, but we also need peace with others. God addresses both. He tells us what to do to find that peace.

If inner peace is eluding you these days and anxiety is spilling over in your life, choose to trust God. You can choose to put your hand in His and draw from His patience and wisdom as you take each step. He will guide you through the maze of life if you ask Him. Choosing to trust God with those blind corners in your life will take you down the road to inner peace. Choosing not to trust Him will take you down the road to stress and worry. Inner peace is there for the choosing.

Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. Is there somewhere in your own world where you can be a peacemaker this Christmas? Is there an invitation that needs to be extended to smooth over a fractured family relationship? Is there an apology to be made or a silence to be broken that has stood as a barrier for too long? Don’t miss the blessing God promises in your life as you respond to His call to be a peacemaker in your own circle.

Advent Liturgy & Theme

Host classes

Date

2nd week of Advent

PEACE

Prep & Year 6

Monday 30th November

3rd week of Advent

JOY

Year 1/2 classes

Monday 7th December

4th week of Advent

LOVE

Year 3/4 classes

Monday 14th December


Again this coming Monday, we will be sharing a video liturgy to celebrate this important event in our liturgical year. A link to this will be shared on Monday as a Seesaw announcement.

 

Yours in Faith

Matthew Taylor

Religious Education Leader



Wellbeing: Transitions

There are many different transitions involved with schooling, such as beginning primary or high school, changing schools or just returning to school after the summer holidays with a new class and new teachers on the horizon.


Even daily school life involves numerous transitions, which all children need support to manage. For children with additional needs who need the familiarity of structure and routine school transitions can be a time of stress and worry.

Before the end of the year, our students will find out who their teachers and classmates will be for 2021. There may be great joy, there may be disappointment, there may be anxiety ~ but whatever comes your child's way, remember that you can help your child deal with their emotions and prepare them for the new year.

Have a read of this article School Transitions: How to prepare your child to get some great advice on how to navigate the path.  



JSC Event: Let's Get Christmassy!

On Thursday 10th December all students and staff are invited to wear casual clothes with a Christmas theme.  This might be Christmas colours, tinsel or reindeer antlers, Santa hats or Christmas themed t - shirts ~ whatever makes you merry!
 The JSC will run some fun events at recess. Ho, ho, ho!

Community News

News from around the community...Parish, Secondary schools, Hobsons Bay council and Camp Australia.
    Take a peek...there might be something for you.

There's new information about the Hobsons Bay Music Academy who are running music lessons for children from a young age.

Church Bulletin 13th December
Williamstown Magic Basketball
Camp Australia - Summer Holiday Club
Hobsons Bay Music Academy
Hobsons Bay Netball Club
Creative Music for Schools


St Mary's College - Enrolments
Dear Family and Friends of St Mary’s College
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Wishing you all a blessed Christmas!
Warmest regards  Jenny Knox ~ Director of Innovation & College Develpment

 

Mount St. Joseph Girls' College Community
The latest edition of the Synergy newsletter is now available to view or download. Dear Members of the Mount St. Joseph Girls' College Community,

Please Click here to read

We hope you enjoy this updated edition and we thank all staff and students for their contributions.

Mount St. Joseph Girls' College
133 Maidstone Street
Altona, Victoria  3018


Camp Australia

Camp Australia brings to you The BIG Art & Expression Competition – where your child can display their creative talents and win BIG prizes. The competition is open to all registered Camp Australia families and, if you’re not registered, registration is free! Register free at http://pp.campaustralia.com.au/ and find out more about the competition at https://campaustralia.com.au/bigartcomp

There will also be 3 prizes for the top 3 schools; 1st prize $3,000 art grant, 2nd prize $2,000 art grant, 3rd prize $1,000 art grant. 

 



Aussie of the Month ~ November

Congratulations to our November Aussie of the Month students - Jeremy, Cooper and Milania.  Click here to find out why they are so wonderful!

WOW

Rapid

Adjective

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Synonyms: quick, fast, swift, speedy.

I was rapidly pressing the PS4 controller to get through the level.

It was a rapid battle between the two players and it was over quickly.



Walk/Ride to School Day

Our next and final Walk / Ride to School day for 2020 will be on Tuesday 8th December.
 We hope to see lots of students coming to school in an active way.