Global Partnership Day

Global Partnership Day was an engaging and eduational expereince for our school community. All students paticipated in a range of activities to help them better understand the lives of the children at our partnership school in Kenya. Students went on a safari, danced, carried water, ate traditional Kenyan food, made soccer balls from plastic bags and explored African patterned artwork. Students also spent time with Simon Carroll, CEO and Founder of Global School Partners, who showed the students traditional Massai clothing and gave us an update of our partnership school, Gesore Prepartory. All students also helped create a whole school artwork of a tree and printed leaves which will be gifted to our friends in Kenya.

Thank you to all families for your generous donations, to our Mini Vinnies team for their planning and organisation, to Mr Noble for his cullinary skills, and to Mr Carroll for sharing his experiences and mission. It was a wonderful day!

Family Parish Mass

Our school community are invited to join the parish this Sunday (17^th November) to celebrate a family Mass.  We ask that all our school families make a special effort to attend this Parish Mass. The parish choir will be at this Mass and warmly welcome anyone to join in singing. If you are planning to attend this Mass and would like your child (or any family member) to have a formal role such as a reading, bringing forth the offertory or the Gospel procession, please email: natalie.zarb@cg.catholic.edu.au

Kindergarten and Year 5/6 Mountain View Liturgy

Next Thursday (21st November), all Year Kindergarten and Year 5/6 students will be participating in a Healing Liturgy with Father Dan and the members of our community at the Mountain View Aged Care Centre.  We expect that their presence will bring some Christmas cheer and laughter. We ask that you keep these students in your prayers as they nurture community spirit through their presence and participation in this special prayer celebration.

Volunteers Needed 
The St Benedict’s Parish Pastoral Council is looking for a team of volunteers to organise, set up and lead the Parish Family Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve (in the school hall). This vibrant family celebration has become a wonderful tradition in our parish. If you are able to assist or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office.

Daniel.Benedetti@cg.org.au or (02) 6295 7879

 Community Meals Program
The Community Meals freezer is one way we can assist families who are experiencing hardship. If you are able to cook a meal, please use disposable containers and label with ingredients and date. All meal donations can be brought to the Front Office. If your family requires temporary meal assistance, you can speak in confidence to any of our staff members.