IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Sacrament of First Eucharist (also known as First Holy Communion)

ENROLMENT AND PARENT - ONLY WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday 12th May 2022 (TONIGHT)

Time: 6.45pm arrival for a 7pm start

Venue: Our Lady Help of Christians Parish

Levy: A levy of $50 is payable via the parish CDFpay online - olhc.cdfpay.org.au

Children should be baptised in the Catholic Church and should have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation last year or prior, before enrolling for the Sacrament of First Eucharist.  A copy of your child’s Baptism and Reconciliation certificate needs to be attached to the enrolment forms if baptised/received Reconciliation outside of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish.

Family Week

Last Friday began Family Week celebrations with the Mother’s Day breakfast. Our School Assembly focused on all mothers, beginning with a special Mother’s Day prayer and PowerPoint presentation. Many thanks to those families who sent along a photo which was included in the PowerPoint presentation. It was lovely to see many smiling faces as a number of mums were lucky to have been drawn from the raffle to receive a lovely gift donated by our School staff.  Class activities continued to support reflection and celebration of family.

This is also a time to raise funds for the Bishop’s Family Foundation Fund Appeal - Trinity Families. Students will have the opportunity to be part of a fundraiser to support this Catholic Charity which provides services to support families in the Gippsland and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  Keep an eye out for information sent to families via PAM about the various yar level fundraisers. Supporting and contributing to this social justice outreach will make a difference to many of those who need further help and assistance. Thank You!

WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022            

A wonderful activity to engage with family member!

Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking!  Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. 

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:

• Walking with them the whole way to school 
• If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop
• If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.  Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 20 May 2022!

For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

This month on SchoolTV - Screen Time

As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis. The latest research found that 77% of teenagers spend more than five hours on screens per day, but it is important to note that not all screen time is considered equal.

Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.

Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing. Ensuring the correct privacy settings are in place is vital to prevent children from being inadvertently exposed to inappropriate content or online predators. Parents need to also be mindful of the potential impact screen time can have on a child’s social, emotional, educational, behavioural, and even physical domains.

In this edition of SchoolTV, care-givers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time

Twenty-Eighth 

Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Sunday, October 10, 2021

In next Sunday’s Gospel, again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper. The Gospel tells us that, before Jesus died, he told his friends to love one another the way he had shown them how to love. Loving like Jesus means being loving in our words and our actions, even when it might be hard.

OLHC Parish

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information

Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Ajin Albarnas is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School. 

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