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FOOTSTEPS Dance Company will be visiting our school over the next 3 weeks providing three dance sessions for all grade levels. Footsteps has taught throughout Australia and New Zealand focusing on the creative, fun and engaging connection between student and dance.
Students will engage in a scheduled session once per week over the next 3 weeks, beginning today and be taught a variety of dance styles as an individual and in groups. The program is directly linked to the Dance, Creative Arts & HPE curriculum and students will establish skills in fundamental movement as well as appreciation for cultural dance. There is a focus on familiarising students with the elements of dance, choreography, characterisation and more. Students will strengthen their interactions with others and continue to establish good social skills with their peers.
The program will culminate with a School Presentation during Assembly on Friday 24th March concluding Harmony Week celebrations. Parents and friends are welcome to join us to celebrate the benefits and strength cultural diversity brings to our nation and Australian way of life.
More about Harmony Week in the next newsletter.
Project Compassion
This week through Project Compassion we learn about Tereesa, a Gamilaroi woman from Western Sydney who struggled with homelessness while raising her four children. At just 16 years old, she had to leave school after falling pregnant with her first child. A single mother struggling with homelessness, Tereesa’s only concern was finding stability for her children.
Seeking a better future for her family, Tereesa joined Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation’s Young Mums and Bubs Group, supported by Caritas Australia. Baabayn helped Tereesa access housing and psychological support. Through Baabayn, Tereesa was also able to hear stories from Indigenous Elders and reconnect with her culture.
Today, Tereesa is studying a certificate in Community Services so that she can strengthen her skills and give back to her community. Tereesa now works at Baabayn, providing support to young mothers and mentoring the next generation of young people. Watch a short film about Tereesa’s story here.
Please support Project Compassion: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion Project Compassion boxes are located in each classroom for student donations or you can donate online via the Caritas Australia website at: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion Your support is greatly appreciated.
Second Week of Lent
Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
Sunday, March 12, 2023
John 4:5-42
Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well.
On this Sunday and the next two Sundays, we break from reading the Gospel of Matthew to read from John’s Gospel. The Gospel of John is the only Gospel not assigned to a particular liturgical year. Instead, readings from John’s Gospel are interspersed throughout our three-year liturgical cycle.
In next Sunday’s Gospel, We hear Jesus and the Samaritan woman talk a lot about water. When do we use water in church?
Lent is a time when we remember what Baptism means. We also try harder to live as followers of Jesus. When we were baptized, we are like the woman at the well: We come to know Jesus as our Saviour, and we are sent to bring the good news of Jesus to others.
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.
Parish Sacramental Program 2023
Click on the link to access a copy of the 2023 Sacrament Program Booklet