Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are currently facing weather conditions very unfamiliar to most of our state's population. This time last year we were presented with the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic. This year a new set of challenges confronts so many across our state and beyond. We of course reach out to everyone involved, appreciative that as I write this note we fortunately have had no loss of human life. We trust that with good management and the support of everyone in the community that will continue to be the case. Our prayers and empathy to all those who nonetheless are being adversely affected by the devastating floods.

We were directed to close the school for today and it appears almost all families received the communication sent out through the usual channels. I urge everyone to ensure you have the Skoolbag app on your phone and that it is set to always receive alerts sent out from the school especially for such significant events as a potential school closure. Please do this so you are not reliant on receiving an email as emails are not always suitable.

I will also be sending a message via Skoolbag to confirm that Mary Immaculate will be open tomorrow, Tuesday 23 March. We have sustained some internal and external damage but have spent today seeking to address these in readiness for the students' return. I urge our families to continue to put safety first as we move forward.

 We pray for all those across Australia affected by this new challenge.

With appreciation for your ongoing support,

Stephen Dowd

Principal

The Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education is built upon prayer. At the beginning of the term, Year 6 worked on a project that saw our learners collaborate to research, communicate and construct our own prayers which we share each day with our grade and teachers. Some of our prayers are being featured in the Parish Bulletin over the next few weeks, strengthening our ties to the Parish and calling on the power of prayer of our greater Church community.

Helen Moore

Religious Education Coordinator

Applications have now opened for First Holy Communion. Registration is available online via the parish website. This sacrament is for children who are in year 4 or above and have already made their First Reconciliation. If your child is of age but has not made their First Reconciliation, please call Sr Valerie on 0414 638 884. Applications close 19th April 2021.

If your child is in Grade 4 or older and missed their First Reconciliation due to some unforeseen circumstances, you can come to the parish for a meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 PM in the church on the 23rd of March. If you are willing to put in the extra obligations and attend all of the lessons etc. your child could be eligible for First Holy Communion this year after receiving their First Reconciliation. Just show up if you are interested with a copy of your Child’s Baptism Certificate. When you attend the meeting, you will get an application form to fill in. Any questions email: sacramental.coordinator@maryimmac.org.au