COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE

The council met for Term 2  on the 12^th May. We met in person and it was great to have some new faces wanting to join the council. Lots of the meeting was spent explaining how the council works and the areas of school which are its responsibility. The council’s role is to run the Canteen, Uniform shop and support the P&F with fundraising. The council has its own bank account and uses the money for improvements in the school. In 2021 & 2022, with help from fundraising, the council money has been used to upgrade the hall’s sound system. We are sourcing a new projector for the hall. The council are now looking at upgrading the shade cloth over the junior equipment and building a new structure over the senior’s equipment. We are looking at sourcing some funding through grants to help with these costs. The council also supports the school Soccer Club. The P&F give a report about their activities, this term including organising the pie drive & another out-of-hours school disco.

Other areas discussed at the meeting are school finances, and council noted that prompt payment of school fees is important to keep the school running. Enrolments for 2023 were discussed & we still have plenty of spaces for Kinder in 2023. The council talks about maintenance and continued discussions about a future building programme to upgrade the main building and Chapel/Music room. 

The principal also gives a short update to Council & an area highlighted was the shortage of teachers & the fact that we are short staffed but have had no success in recruiting. Staff shortages are a problem for most schools at present and COVID has not helped.

Thank you to Council members for being willing to give up some time to help the school.

We have started booking the interviews for our Kindergarten students in 2023! If you haven't booked your interview as yet please contact Tracey Kain on 02 4821 3304.

If you or someone you know of wishes to enrol a child in Kindergarten for 2023 please do so online as soon as possible, as our places are filling fast!

Even if your child has siblings attending the school please also complete an online enrolment as soon as possible.

Please call the office if you have any questions about enrolments or interviews.

Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese Individual Sport Trials for 2022 

Individual Sport trials for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocesan teams are open to suitable Year 5 & 6 students.

Registration via the CSNSW Website www.csnsw.sport MUST be completed for your child to be considered to trial for an Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Representative team. The online registration additionally provides your permission and replaces the old Medical Forms. The trial payment levy is to be made at the time of registration. No online nomination and no payment means no trial.

If you have NOT previously had an account you will be required to set one up to be enabled to register your child for both Canberra Goulburn AND NSWCCC/CPS sporting events and trials.

1. Type in the website address www.csnsw.sport

2. Click on Register which is located in the blue box on the top right-hand side of the page

3. Click on Setup Parent Account

4. Complete all of the fields and click on Create Account. You will receive a confirmation email.

In last week's Mass, we examined the gospel story of Jesus telling the disciples that he is going to be with God in heaven. But Jesus doesn’t want them to worry, and he tells them that he won’t just abandon them. He tells them that he will send the Holy Spirit to help them and to remind them of all the things He had taught.

Some helpful discussion questions for children: 

1. When you don’t know how to do something, who do you ask for help?
2. Who do you think the disciples asked for help if they wanted to know more about God?
3. How do you think they felt when they heard that Jesus was going to die?

During this Easter season, leading up to Pentecost, we hope that the Holy Spirit will renew our faith, as it did the disciples. And that we should continue to reveal the light of God's endless love. 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):

The RCIA is an opportunity to learn more about the Catholic Faith. The program is open to all and is particularly designed for those interested in exploring the idea of becoming a Catholic or receiving the Sacraments for the first time. The sessions will begin in August. If you are interested, please contact Fr Joshy (0412 358 222) - joshy.kurien@cg.org.au before 14th July 2022.

Congratulations and Well Done!

Front (L-R): Charlize, Amelia, Thomas, Phoebe, Artie, Charlie, Rhythm, Charlie, Lucy, Hannah

Hi, my name is Mark Holberton and I am pleased to be working with the students, staff and families at Ss Peter and Paul’s. I am here to provide therapeutic counselling to students and families and to work alongside school staff regarding student welfare and classroom issues.

When will I be at the school: I will be at the school every Monday

How can you can refer your child to the student and Family Counsellor: Speak to your teacher, complete the online referral form, or email me at mark.holberton@catholiccare.cg.org.au.

Round two last Saturday and it was another great day of soccer!

Below are some of our players of the week! Remember to post your team/supporter and player of the week photos to the Facebook group!