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Foundation
Foundation students have been learning about the symbols and items inside a church. They visited St Joseph’s Church and looked at everything inside and out. The students have also been learning about personal prayer and have written their own prayers. Please take the time to read the prayers below.
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Year 1
Year 1 students have been learning about the Beatitudes, what they mean and how we can use them to be kind to others. They made some Beatitude flowers.
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Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about some Old Testament stories and unpacking the characters within the stories and how God’s nature was shared through them. They have just begun to look at Moses and 2 Yellow have used their prayer space to explain the story of Moses.
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Year 6
Year 6 held their Confirmation Retreat today and learnt about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit as well as the meaning behind some of the symbols used in Confirmation.
Fire represents God’s presence – which is why we use candles in prayer and at Mass.
Wind represents life – the breath of God lives within.
Oil of Chrism shows that the newly confirmed are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Please pray for the following students as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday the 14th of September.
| Alex | Emily | Maddison |
| Alice | Evie | Makur |
| Anna | Genevieve | Marvin |
| Anna | Henry | Mary |
| Bonnie | James J | Patrick |
| Bridie | James M | Ryan |
| Caetano | Julian | Scarlett |
| Dylan | Kathy | Sophia A |
| Edward | Lara | Sophia R |
| Emanuel | Luke |
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With the Holy Spirit,
Kirstie Buckley
Religious Education Coordinator
Sustainability in Action
Food waste no more!
Back by popular demand is our OzHarvest Feast program. Students are thinking critically about the devastating effects of food waste, and how we can design recipes to combat this issue. Rainbow Rolls and Bircher Muesli Bowls are our two new favourite meals!
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Walk to School on Friday
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Please join us at 8:15 as we walk from O’Connor shops, meeting in front of Flat Heads. We hope you will join us as we reduce our carbon emissions!
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“No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing.” - Julia Child
Ryan McGee
Sustainability Coordinator
Many thanks to our year 6 students, Henry, Evelyn, Mia and Sophia who accompanied Mr Tarrant and myself to the Battle for Australia Commemorative Ceremony on Wednesday 4th September at the Australian War Memorial. You were wonderful representatives of the school and participated in the ceremony with beautiful reverence and thoughtfulness.
Kids Club has been full of fun this past fortnight with playdough, drawing, loombands and the smarties game.
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Have a great week,
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor
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Resources
Soldier On
Soldier On is a non-for-profit organisation delivering holistic support services that enable current and former Australia Defence Force personnel and their families, to lead meaningful civilian lives. Soldier On offers a range of regular fitness and family events which may be of interest. Details of all events can be found at Soldier On Australia. If you are interested in attending or would like information on these events, please email: activities@soldieron.org.au
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Australian Military Wives Choir
Singing each 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday - Defence connected female voices
Did you know that singing can positively influence your brain?
Wives, partners, girlfriends, mothers, daughters, sisters, serving ADF members, reservists & women whose connection may have recently changed are all welcome. No audition.
Email: canberra@AMWChoir.com or visit: AMWChoir.com
Congratulations to the Week 8 award recipients:
| Foundation Red |
Flynn B Rohan B |
Foundation White |
Elise C Hugo D |
| 1 Purple |
Annabelle S Lana F |
1 Teal |
Kobi P Zaria R |
| 2 Magenta |
Asher F Freddie D Fynn A |
2 Yellow |
Harriet P William A Emmy M |
| 3 Black |
Ewan S Zachary T Oliver W |
3 Navy |
Donald M Poppy Z Kayle K |
| 4 Gold |
Ivy S Amari P |
4 Green |
Ryan L Tshering Y |
| 5 Blue |
Annabelle F Patrick M |
5 Orange |
Ariadne M Levi I |
| 6 Lime |
James M Laura C |
6 Silver |
Caetano A-M Oliver L Sophia R |
| Sustainability |
Alice G |
Defence |
Mia B Sophia A Henry A Evelyn H |
Happy birthday to these students who celebrated their birthday this week:
| Kyan S |
| Charlee F |
| Florence J |
| Kathrine M |
| Amani N |
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NFSA'S Arc Cinema 
Pizza & Pyjamas | Toy Story | 6 pm, Fri 13 Sep The 1990s Pixar animated classic that introduced Woody, Buzz and their talking toy friends to the world. Come in your comfiest PJs, bring your favourite teddy or blanket, and enjoy this extra-cosy, Friday night family special with pizza on arrival (included with ticket).
. . School Holidays at NFSA Acton | 2–9 Oct Babe, Peter Rabbit, Red Dog and the musical fairies of FernGully return to the big screen in October for NFSA Acton’s school holiday matinee screening program. 
. . School Holidays | FernGully: The Last Rainforest | 1 pm, Wed 2 Oct The magical rainforest of FernGully faces a logging threat in this beautiful 1992 musical animation with a strong environmental message.
.  School Holidays | Babe | 1 pm, Fri 4 Oct Orphaned pig Babe finds himself on the Hoggett farm where he is adopted into an eccentric community of talking animals. Australia’s highest grossing children’s film, Babe is a timeless, uplifting classic.
.  School Holidays | Peter Rabbit | 1 pm, Tue 8 Oct This contemporary adaptation brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved storybook characters to life for a new generation. . .
 School Holidays | Red Dog | 1 pm, Wed 9 Oct Australian kelpie Koko stars as Red in this iconic Australian family film about a stray dog who wins the hearts of a remote mining community.
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