Dear Families,

This week some of our Year 4 students will be making their First Eucharist. We have had to change the way we usually celebrate First Holy Communion this year so that we can accommodate as many family members as possible. First Eucharist is usually celebrated with the rest of the Parish, as it marks the time when our students become united in a special way with Christ and with our Catholic community. Many see Communion at that time when we are reminded of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared His last meal with His friends, and so too, this is a time when the children will share this moment with their families and friends. It is also a time when they physically encounter Christ and say they want Christ to be part of them and part of their lives. I wish all of First Communion candidates the very best and invite all of you to pray for them this week. 

Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward to receive
Holy Communion for the first time.

May this day be the step toward a life-long love of the Eucharist. 

Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to
you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship. 

Thank you for their innocence and goodness.

May their hands, extended in anticipation of your body and blood,
inspire all of us to cherish this sacred Sacrament.

Amen

Mission Fete
I would like to thank so many of you for supporting the Mission Fete. We managed to raise $1700 for the Good Shepherd Sister’s Kindergarten Centre. We had a number of families who generously paid for students who were not able to afford to purchase a hand for the day, and others who gave an additional donation for the missions. Your generosity meant that every single student at the school was able to take home a toy, a lollie bag, a book, get a tattoo (only temporary), and enjoy the festivities. Thank you also for donating the items. The Mission Fete is a unique feature of the
St Thomas Aquinas calendar and demonstrates the generosity and care our community shows for those less fortunate than ourselves.

School Fee Remission for those affected by the Lockdown
A reminder that we are able to offer financial support to those families who have been adversely affected by the most recent lockdown. If you lost work or had reduced hours as a result of the lockdown please contact the Front Office as you may be eligible for a fee waiver for Terms 3 and 4.

Take care and God Bless

 
Leah Taylor
Principal