TO GIVE IS TO RECEIVE
FOCUS SCHOOL VALUE FOR 2023: RESPECT
Our community values an attitude of caring deeply about people and treating them with dignity. We care about ourselves and the world around us. Respect is evident when:
• we treat others as we want to be treated
• we express feelings in a peaceful way
• we speak courteously to everyone
• we bring honour to ourselves, our families and our school
• we recognise the achievements of each person
• we build positive relationships
• we show equal justice and fairness
Project Compassion Prayer
Faith in Action
Social Justice Team
Last Tuesday, the Social Justice Team joined students and teachers from Catholic schools throughout WA for the Schools Launch of Project Compassion 2023. The theme for Project Compassion 2023 is ‘For All Future Generations’. The morning began with a prayer service followed by 2 workshops. During the workshops, the team planned how Orana can support Project Compassion. Each class has been provided with a Project Compassion box and students and families are encouraged to donate. After all our hard work, the team enjoyed pancakes for morning tea!
Free Dress Day for Caritas Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal
Putting our school motto “To Give is to Receive” into action.
Over the holidays, Zaiden Keogh in Year 5 sold uniform items that he no longer required. He raised $50 and approached the Social Justice Team about donating the money to the Caritas Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal. This led to the Social Justice Team planning a whole school fundraiser to further support this worthy cause. As a result of Zaiden’s generosity, the Social Justice Team are organising a free dress day on Tuesday 14th March. Students may wear sports shoes, sports shorts, something red on top and red accessories such as a hat, socks, hair accessories etc. The colour red was chosen as this colour is in both the Turkish and the Syrian flags. Students will be asked to make a gold coin donation. Thank you Zaiden for instigating this fundraising event. This is a true example of putting our Orana motto, To Give is to Receive, into action.
Sacraments in 2023 - Year 3, 4 and 6
If your child is in Year 3, 4 or 6, they will be celebrating the following Sacraments:
- Reconciliation - Year 3
- First Communion - Year 4
- Confirmation - Year 6
Enrolment Masses for all these sacraments to sign up for the program takes place on the weekend of 11/12th March. Families may to one of the following Masses and enrol for the program.
-5.30pm, Saturday 11th March OR
-10.30am, Sunday 12th March
If your child is in another year level and needs to celebrate a sacrament, please contact your child's teacher.
From our Social Worker - Mrs Warburton
Help Your Child to Navigate Friendship Problems with these 6 Tips.
“I didn’t have fun at recess today mom, Annie said we weren’t friends anymore this year, so now we’re not friends anymore”.
These were the words of my 6-year-old daughter on her first day of the First grade. She and Annie had been best friends the year before, but it appeared Annie had grown close with another classmate over the summer.
As I inquired about how school went that first day, my daughter’s exterior appeared tough, but I could tell underneath she was crushed. Witnessing our child get hurt by a friend or peer is hard to see as a parent. Maybe it’s because, on a certain level, we can feel the pull of that basic human need to be liked and accepted, and want nothing more for our child.
Kind regards
Social Worker
Kath Warburton
From Our P&F
FRIDAY FUNDOWNER 2023
We welcome all Orana Families to join us in our first event of the year on 10th March 2023 from 4-6:30pm.
A lot of fun and great food is planned for the afternoon for the whole family. The online shop will be opened for tickets to the event this weekend. One ticket per family - only $5 for all that fun!
See you all there.
SECRETARY ROLE FILLED
The P & F welcomes Elyse Byers to our Secretary role in 2023.
Elyse has 3 children attending the school and is a very active volunteer in school activities.
Welcome to the team, Elyse!
INDIVIDUAL CLASS REPS POSITIONS
We are still in need of 2 class reps. One for Year 6 Blue and one for Kindy Blue. Come and join the P&F team to help our kids and our wonderful Orana community!
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POSITION
We are looking for one member to join the P&F committee for 2023 - the Class Rep Coordinator. If you are interested please send us an email for more information at oranapandf@gmail.com or contact Shehan on 0402900660.
SUNDOWNER 2023
The Orana Sundowner is scheduled for 10th March 2023. We would like a few volunteers to assist us in this event from 3:30pm to 6:30pm in a rotating manner on the day. Please fill in the Form attached if you can assist. https://forms.office.com/r/4cgttdg4VJ Alternatively, email oranapandf@gmail.com or call / text Shehan on 0402900660.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Orana P & F
From our Parish of Saints John & Paul
To the Parents of our Young Children…..
May We Suggest......
Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome!
Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the back of others’ heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, altar servers, choir etc. Sing the hymn; pray and voice the responses.
Children learn liturgical behaviour by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me’.
Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship.
To other members of the Parish…..
The presence of children is a gift to the church, and they are a reminder that our parish is growing.
Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents. If you see a parent struggling, please offer them support!
Altar Serving at Orana and at our Parish
Once children have celebrated their First Holy Communion, they are eligible to be trained as an altar server where they can serve at the Parish or at Masses at school. The next training afternoons are on ….. If your child is interested in training, please click here https://forms.office.com/r/yPejV5K87d to register their interest and more information will be sent to you.
