St Benedict's Catholic College
Benny's Bites Friday 26 March 2021
EARTH HOUR - SATURDAY 27 MARCH, 2021
FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
This Sunday we will begin the most important week of the year: HOLY WEEK. The week when we will recall, celebrate and give thanks for all that flowed from Mary's wholehearted fiat- her complete "YES" to God. From her "YES" came our salvation- it's simple and profound as that.
She trusted and had complete faith in God.
"We know the scene: the room, variously furnished,
almost always a lectern, a book; always
the tall lily.
Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings,
the angelic ambassador, standing or hovering,
whom she acknowledges, a guest.
But we are told of meek obedience. No one mentions
courage.
The engendering Spirit
did not enter her without consent.
God waited.
She was free
to accept or to refuse, choice
integral to humanness."
A small excerpt from the poem 'Annunciation' by Denise Levertov.
MARY MacKILLOP PARISH EASTER MASSES
Photo Day Coming Up
Reminders
- Keep Covid safe: If your child is sick, keep them home. See below for Covid updates.
- Please do not use Disabled Parking Spaces unless you have a Disability Sticker.
- Tuesday afternoon is Sports Day therefore, if you are collecting your child early they must have a note for them to remain at school.
A reminder of our responsibilities on laptop usage at the College.
- At all times laptops should be carried in the school approved case and zipped up.
- Drinking next to a laptop is not permitted due to spillages. (This can be a costly repair).
If you have any concerns please come and see me or the IT department.
Mr Andruschko
Uniform shop reminders
Please refer to the flyer below for more uniform shop news.
P & F Meeting
A reminder that the P&F can be contacted via the email address: pandf@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au
Fiona Place
P & F President
DATES TO REMEMBER
- Saturday 27 March - Earth Hour.
- Wednesday 31 March - Back-up date - DIO 13's, Years's 7-10 Boys & Girls Soccer.
- Wednesday 31 March - International Day for the elimination of Racial Discrimination.
- Thursday 1 April - Last day of Term 1.
- Thursday 1 April - Holy Thursday.
- Friday 2 April - Good Friday.
- Saturday 3 April - Easter Saturday.
- Sunday 4 April - Easter Sunday.
- Monday 5 April - Easter Monday.
- Monday 19 April - First day of Term 2.
- Thursday 22 April - Year 7 Zoo Excursion.
- Thursday 22 April - DIO Open Girls Soccer.
- Sunday 25 April - Anzac Day.
- Tuesday 27 April - St Benedict's ANZAC Day Celebrations at the College.
- Wednesday 28 April - School Photo Day, envelopes to be returned on the day.
MIDDLE LEADERS PRESENTATION - TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2021
LIVE 2021 THEME - CONNECTED BE
LIVE Concert at Lunchtime Friday
LIVE was brilliant this afternoon/evening. We had 88 students present, finishing off with Pizza.
ST BENEDICT'S ATHLETICS CARNIVAL THURSDAY 25 MARCH, 2021
SCHOOL SPORT
School Sport
7 Ingham: Cailin J & Landon H
7 Polding: Lana L & James D
9.2: Brendan R & Olivia W
9.4: Kieara L & Anannya M
9.6: Bailey & Selena
10.1: Ben A & Kathryn G
10.4: Harrison D
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MISA MVP'S
Congratulations to our MVP Raffle winners from last week - Kristen G & Yasmin E!
Due to the wet weather, most MISA sports were cancelled this week. Our Indoor Cricket and Basketball teams played their final game of the term. Congratulations to our Girl’s Basketball team who came away with the win! Well done to all players in our MISA teams this term, the representation of the College was outstanding.
Congratulations to our MISA MVPs:
Boys Basketball: Daniel P
Girls Basketball: Liana C & Tiana N
Yours in Sport
Miss Lisa Paton (Sport Coordinator)
BEAR'S CREATIVE COMPETITION
UNIFORM SHOPS NEWS
ADDRESS:
Ranier Schoolwear Unit 5/6-8 Porrende Street Narellan 2567.
For online purchasing and appointments visit: shop.ranier.com.au
We offer:
- Collect from Shop
- Collect from School
- Home Delivery.
CONTACT US via email narellan@ranier.com.au
Phone: 02 4647 8942
Responses will be provided during opening hours. For more immediate assistance, Head Office details are:
Online: ranier.com.au/contact
Email: custservice@ranier.com.au
Phone: 02 8337 7290
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS FOR SHOP ENTRY
- Please do not attend the shop if you are unwell
- Limited people permitted in the shop at any time
Please refer to the fly for shop hours.
ABSENCES
We ask Parents/Carers to only report all day absences via COMPASS, part day absences should be reported to the office via phone on 4631 5300 or email to info@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au
If a student is having an absence of 3 days or more, a request should be sent to the Principal via email to info@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au
If a student is having an absence of 10 days or more an Application for Extended Leave should be completed and submitted to the office with a copy of the students itinerary, if the absence is within Australia or a copy of flight tickets if the extended leave is to be outside Australia. A copy of the Application for Extended Leave can be found here .
FIRST AID NOTICE
Given the presence of COVID-19 coupled with the commencement of the influenza (flu) season, our school has an important responsibility to provide a safe environment for students and staff. Your child should not attend school if they are showing any flu like symptoms.
If a student is sent to the office with flu like symptoms we will place them in isolation and call their parents to organise for them to be collected as soon as possible.
Your support in keeping our school healthy and safe is appreciated.
LOST & FOUND
We have a number of unmarked clothing items, jewellery, reading glasses and containers which would like to be returned to their owners. Please ask your child/ren to come to the office if they may have lost one of these items.
We ask parents to check that all items are marked clearly with their your child's name in permanent marker.
Any items not collected will be given to the P & F Clothing Pool at the end of Term 3.
P & F CLOTHING POOL
Please contact the P&F via pandf@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au with a list of your requirements and a contact telephone number and Tracey will contact you with availability.
CatholicCare now offers the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) in the Macarthur region, helping seniors to access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
If your grandparents, parent(s) or anyone you know requires aged care assistance at home, please ask them to call 4628 0044 and ask for Melissa or Colleen.