If you are going away please do not take any St Kieran's library books with you.

The holidays are a great opportunity to catch up on reading but also check if you have any overdue books at home.

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As Term 3 draws to a conclusion and I review our feast of Feast Days, First Holy Communion, Family celebrations and Religious Education teaching I see two ‘take away’ learnings from our term. 

The first is to ‘do’ prayer differently.

• Our older students have enjoyed intimate Class Masses where the children have prepared the celebration and participated at a deeper and more thoughtful level. For this we must thank Fr John Sullivan O.S.A. our teachers and children.
• Through the use of video, we were able to celebrate Grandparents Day and Father’s Day. Families members who are separated due to distance or ill health were able to share the good wishes and prayers from their children and grandchildren.
• First Communion took on a whole new look this term. Smaller and quieter, Masses which focused solely on the First Communion children were particularly reflective, giving the children time to absorb the special occasion.

Reviewing the way we celebrate Feast Days is a second ‘take away’ from the term. 

• As we were unable to pop over to the church for a whole school celebration of feast days, students took on a more scholarly approach.  Teachers and students explored why we acknowledge Saints and their contribution to our Church. Children extended their learning about the life of the Saint to ask the question “So what?” or “How might this apply to my life?” 
• Switching our annual Children’s Fair to a Fun Games Morning was a highlight for many. Playing together in our year groups and moving through the activities as a whole school, built community spirit and a sense of normality.

May I conclude by thanking our Priest of the Parish for their continual support of our students, teachers and Catholic Education. From putting on extra Masses to facilitate a COVID safe First Communion to almost weekly school visits to our classrooms the Augustinians have been there for the faith journey of our Catholic learning community.

I am also in awe of my wonderful and creative colleagues, as we have had to re -think the manner in which ‘do’ things. The teachers have taken on teaching and learning with diligence to course content and empathy toward their students.

Yours in Religious Education

    Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar

This year the NSW Government’s annual Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Sunday 25^th October. It is an occasion to honour grandparents and seniors for their unique roles to family and the community.
 
Seniors have been some of the worst affected by social isolation during the pandemic so creating awareness for this Grandparents Day celebration is especially important.
 
The winner of the NSW Grandparent of the Year will be announced 25 October and will be invited to special virtual morning tea with the Minister for Seniors.
 
For more information and to nominate a grandparent for the local Manly Electorate please click here.

Football Factory Holiday Camps

For information regarding the spring holiday camps click here.

Manly Warringah Basketball

OzTag School Holiday Clinic