NAIDOC WEEK

During the holiday period, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated across Awabakal lands in this area from 7-14 July. This year’s theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud – honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you are in the Newcastle area during this time, check out these websites for a variety of cultural experiences for all ages.

• What's On Newcastle - https://whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/event/naidoc-week
• Newy with Kids - https://newywithkids.com.au/naidoc-week/
• Diocese of Maitland Newcastle - https://www.mn.catholic.org.au/news-events/naidoc-week-2024/

Upcoming Events

As Term 3 draws near, I wish to highlight some of our liturgical celebrations and give all our families an open invitation to come celebrate with us as a school community.

• Grandparents Day - Friday 26th July @ 9:15am
• Feast of St Mary MacKillop – Thursday 8th August @ 9:15am
• Whole school Mass for the Assumption – Thursday @ 9:15am St Joseph’s Church
• Father’s Day – Friday 30th August @ 9:15am

Class masses continue next term with Year 1 and Kinder celebrating with the parish for the first time this year. Year 1 will attend Mass on 9th August (Week 3) and Kinder on 16th August (Week 4). I will publish the rest of the timetable for classes attending in the first Newsletter for Term 3.