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Last week was indeed a very busy week, but more importantly, a display of the amazing,

positive, vibrant and active community that we have, to make memorable learning and

activities for our children. Thank you to each and every person for what you bring to our

community.

Athletics Day and Twilight Sports

Thank you to Mrs Haynes and Mr Natoli for getting everything ready for the 3-6 Athlet-

ics day and Twilight Sports afternoon.

Congratulations to: Dominic House winning both the House and Spirit Shields.

Wellbeing Day

Last Friday was an incredible day that I don’t think any of us will forget quickly.

New PE Teacher

While Mrs Harrison is away on extended leave, Mrs Fiona Edgley started today and will

be joining us as PE Specialist teacher until Mrs Harrison returns. Please join me in wel-

coming Mrs Edgley to our community.

PA Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser

Remember to place your Hot Cross Bun orders this week for the family packs, and the

Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea on Thursday, the last day of term. Go to https://

htws.cdfpay.org.au and follow the instructions - ordering and payment is really easy this

year! Make sure that you order by this Wednesday, March 21. Late orders cannot be taken

as the electronic system automatically closes.

ICAS Competition entries

Entries for this year’s ICAS competitions are due by this Thursday, March 22. Go to

https://htws.cdfpay.org.au and follow the instructions. Late orders cannot be taken as the

electronic system automatically closes.

Colour Fun Run

Last Friday, our Parents Association launched our Colour Fun Run Fundraiser. The PA

decided to move away from the Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser, in the spirit of encourag-

ing healthy diets and eating. The PA is raising money to install a running track around

the oval...

School Tours

In the last few weeks, we have had two school open days with tours led by our school

Captains and a group of Year 6 Leaders. I would like to thank all of the Year 6 students

who have conducted tours so far. All visitors to our school have been extremely impressed

with the confidence and calibre of our Year 6 students, and the love for our school which

they openly share.

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From The Acting Principal’s Desk - John Downie

“How Can I be the Best Me?”

Dates to Note

March

Thurs 22: School Photo Day

Thurs 29: Holy Thursday, Hot

Cross Bun Day

Thurs 29: Final Day of Term 1

April

Mon 16: First day of Term 2

Wed April 25: Anzac Day-

School Closure

SUBWAY orders available-

THIS WEEK.

MAY 2ND

COLOUR RUN

Please read the information

sent home last week.

* Our usual Fun Run,

but with a BLAST

of colour!

* You ask family and

friends for sponsor-

ship

* You win great prizes!

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Sibling Enrolments

Parents please note that if you have a child who will be ready to start Prep in 2019, you need to collect an application

form from the front office, complete it and return it by April 18.

CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund)

If you have a Health Care Card, you are eligible to apply for help from the CSEF, so please contact the school office as

soon as possible. If you are eligible for a card but do not have one, it is in your best interest and the interest of the school,

that you obtain a card and let us know as soon as possible. Please see information with the newsletter.

Unexplained Student Absence

In accordance with the VIC Minister for Education’s Attendance Guidelines, schools must contact parents on the day of

any unexplained absence. From the beginning of next term, we will begin to implement a process of contacting parents for

unexplained absences on the day of the absence. As you can imagine, this is an enormous task. To assist us in reducing this

task, it is critical that you contact us on the day of your child’s absence. The easiest way to do

this is through the SchoolBag App. You can also call the office. If you will be away for an

extended period of time, a letter to your child’s teacher is the best notification.

Principal News Cont.

JUSTICE FOR ALL

Last week we celebrated Catholic Education Week which in-

volved our school and RE leaders attending a mass held at St.

Patrick’s Cathedral celebrating the feast day of Ireland’s pa-

tron saint, St. Patrick. Mass was led by Archbishop Dennis

Hart to a multitude of primary and secondary school stu-

dents, as well as family members and teachers.

Archbishop Hart described St. Patrick as, “a man who was so

in love with Jesus Christ that he endured hardship and captiv-

ity, fasted for forty days, and never lost sight of the

knowledge and love of God, his good parents had given him.”

He also spoke about how, in a time when our youth are look-

ing for role models to aspire to be like, individuals who demon-

strate courage and bravery, they often focus on the likes of

footballers, cricketers, performers, etc. He spoke about the

characteristics of our saints, and encouraging us not to forget

and dismiss them as role models. “Patrick was someone who

was brave and courageous in God’s service and he invites us to

a greater and deeper courage”.

GOSPEL REFLECTION:

Yesterday marked the 5th Sunday of Lent. The Gospel read-

ing, from John 12:20-33, was the story of Jesus teaching his

disciples about the way in which he will be glorified by God,

after Jesus explained this to his disciples a voice from heaven

is heard affirming all that he had said.

Like Jesus’ explanation to his disciples, life is also a balancing

act where we are constantly addressing a number of needs on a

daily basis. As we grow older we quickly learn the value of

putting others’ needs ahead of our own. It is in some of these

moments, when we witness the happiness within those we

love, that the gains from our personal sacrifice outweigh what

we may have lost.

As you gather as a family at some point this week, make a

conscious effort to consider the last time another family mem-

ber asked for help. Reflect on your responses, can these re-

sponses be changed during this time of Lent. Try as a team, to

consciously help one another when someone requires help

within your family and to do so without hesitation or com-

plaint.

FAMILY PRAYER:

Lord Jesus,

Thank you for our family. Bless each one of us in our uniqueness

and let us use our gifts and talents to ensure unity and love within

our family now and always.

Amen

SACRAMENTS:

Information regarding each sacrament will be given out lead-

ing up to each sacrament.

The dates are as follows:

1st Reconciliation Liturgy- Wednesday May 23rd OR Thurs-

day May 24th at 6:30pm (for year 3 students intending to

make their First Eucharist)

Holy Trinity Feast Day- Friday May 25th

Confirmation Parent & Child workshop- Thursday May 31st

(for year 6 students)

Confirmation- Friday July 20th

First Eucharist Parent-Child Workshop- Thursday August

23rd at 6:30pm

First Eucharist Mass- Sunday 9th OR 16th September

(2:00pm at St Jude’s)

For any year 4-6 students who have not made their First Holy

Eucharist or Reconciliation and are wanting to, please contact

me via email lcascianelli@htws.catholic.edu.au

MASS CHANGE OF DATE & TIME:

Mass will be held at 10:00 am in the Community Hall

Friday March 23rd- 5/6 level mass, hosted by 5/6 R

HOLY WEEK REFLECTION:

We will be holding a whole school Holy Week prayer reflec-

tion on Thursday 29th March, gathering outside the Prep

rooms at 11:35am. All are invited to watch and participate in

prayer with us.

Religious Education - Louise Cascianelli

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Parish News

Please refer to Parish Newsletter for further Parish

News

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St Jude’s Mass Times

Saturday 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30am

10.30am

Youth Mass 6.30pm

THANK YOU to everyone who bought, sold, or delivered Raffle tickets, another great result. The Raffle is one of the major fund raisers for our parish and your assistance and generosity are truly appreciated. 2018 “Big Raffle “winners are: 1

st Mouser Family – Cranbourne West

2nd

Nick Sayer - Windsor 3

rd Jackie Dalton

4th Trinity Ferdinands – Wantirna South

5th Ross Goodings - Scoresby

6th Lilia Convit - Knoxfield

Parent News

Entertainment Books: Books will be available for

purchase from the school office at the beginning of

Term 2. Books and digital memberships are priced at

$70 with $14 from the sale of each book going to-

wards school fundraising. Order forms will be sent

home this week or you may order on

line now at www.entbook.com.au/18528d9. Thank

you for your support!

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Twilight Sports

On Tuesday 13th March the Year 3 – 6 students competed in their Field Events for this year’s Twilight Sports. The students

competed in Long jump, Triple jump, High jump, Discus, Shot put, Hurdles and Sprints.

All students competed in a fair and enthusiastic manner. The teachers were very proud of the way the students participated

to the best of their ability and also encouraged others to do their best. Points were awarded for placings in all events as well

as SPIRIT points given to those displaying good sportsmanship.

On Wednesday 14th March our Holy Trinity and St Mary’s community gathered for TWILIGHT SPORTS! All students

from Prep to Year 6 competed enthusiastically and a great time was had by all !!

DOMINIC (RED) HOUSE

were victorious and took out both the

HOUSE SHIELD and the SPIRIT SHIELD!!!

Congratulations to Dominic Captains Cheyenne Van Ravenstein and Mach Yout.

The House Shield is a culmination of all points rewarded for performances on the Tuesday Year 3-6 field events and the

events held on Wednesday night.

The SPIRIT Shield is a culmination of points given for displaying

Sportsmanship

Pride

Individual responsibility

Respect

Integrity

Tolerance

Champion athletes for each age group were:-

9 /10 year old girls: Akauch Yout

9/10 year old boys: Cooper Warrin

11 year old girls: Caitlin Paull

11 year old boys: McKenzie Williamson

12/13 year old girls: Cheyenne Van Ravenstein

12/13 year old boys: Cooper Barron

The Fran Rascas Race was won by Jacob Warrin and Ellise Fisher.

SWIMMING NEWS

Congratulations to the students who competed in the Division Swimming Carnival on Wednesday 7th March…..fantastic

effort!!!

Remy McCoy, Dominica Lampa, Holly Rickard, Catherine Habjan, Caitlin

Paull, Niamh Zulian, Chloe Hall, Jake Warrin, Cheyenne Van Ravenstien, Liz-

zie Dunn, Cooper Barron, Ashleigh Bell, Mitchell Boog, Aiden Hall, Lachlan

Hall, Abigail Boog, Jake Warrin.

Congratulations to those students that made it through to compete at the

Regional Swimming Carnival on Friday 16th March….excellent effort!!!

Riley Wood, Jake Warrin, Cheyenne Van Ravenstein

Lizzie Dunn, Cooper Barron, Chloe Hall.

Physical Education News - Jacinta Haynes

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Remember you can come and look through one of Father Longinus’s books

in the office. They are for sale for $25 in the office. The proceeds help the

less fortunate in Father’s home community in Nigeria.