During Week 2, I had the pleasure of introducing myself to the Junior Years students by visiting their classrooms. I read them a story about Jesus and had a discussion with them about their learning in Religious Education.

A great time was shared by all and I cannot wait to make more visits to classrooms during Religious Education lessons to support teachers and students with their learning.

Religion activities to share at home

Kindergarten: Talk with your family about the special things you do together and how your family shows love.

Year 1: Talk with your family about the Bible and the stories that you have read in class during Religion. Why are these stories special to you?

Year 2: As a family discuss how it feels to be forgiven. Celebrate the love in your family and how you make good choices to help this love grow.

Year 3: Talk with your family about Saints. Discuss the names of some Saints you have been learning about in class. 

Year 4: Talk to your family about how you can live more in harmony with others and the world by being a steward of creation.

St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Feast Day

Mary MacKillop Feast Day is held on August 8, in honour of the revered Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. She was the first Saint of Australia.

Mary MacKillop is recognised for her commitment to the poor, educating children and helping those who needed it the most in any way she could.

To mark this special occasion students in K-4 participated in a variety of activities to learn more about the life of Australia’s one and only saint. 

Prayer to St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

Ever generous God,
You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop
To live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and constant in bringing hope and encouragement
to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy.

With confidence in your generous providence
and through the intercession of Saint Mary MacKillop
We ask that you grant our request of ...
We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit
so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust and openness.

Ever generous God hear our prayer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ. 

Amen

Year 4 Artworks

See below for some wonderful artwork completed by Year 4 students to commemorate this special feast day. 

Artwork by Harini A

Artwork by Jacob M

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Mrs Jade Weaver
Acting Religious Education Leader (Junior Years)