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Dear Parents, Carers and Community,
This week marks the end of Term 1. I take this time to wish everyone a
Holy and Safe Holiday.
Students return Monday April 15.
A reminder for all we have a school closure day on April 26. Staff will be having their first training day on Flourishing Learners. Day one will be about Classroom Control, Rules and Routines. If classrooms are not under control, students cannot learn and what we want is for students to behave in a way where it is automatic for them which also frees up their working memory allowing them to learn better. We have already started to introduce some of these practices with introducing uniform
- Calls to attention
- Entry Routines
- Exit Routines
- Gaining Student attention
- Moving through the school
- Behaviour during learning tasks
- Students gaining teacher attention
Easter Raffle: Thank you to all our families that brought and sold tickets for our Easter Raffle. We have many, many prizes so good luck to everyone in the draw. Thank you for the many donations we received. The students love it. Our draw takes place Wednesday afternoon. Over $3000 has been raised!! A special mention to the grandparents who donated many, many prizes to make it a special event for all our students. Thank you also to Tanya Dias, Kate and Mitchell Van Noordenne, Meagan Burke, Luyen Tan,Tasmayn Goode and Katie O'Hara who gave a lot of their personal time for this event. It if you attend this afternoon's draw at 2:30 you will see how much effort they made.
Parent Information Sessions: Our Parent Information Sessions were a huge success with many new and existing families attending to hear about the school. At the sessions we spoke about what is happening in the school, the science of learning, our curriculum program, our Faith Program, Student Well being and the Student Support Program We have started sending offers out to some families, so if you are an existing family please complete your application as soon as possible.
Launch of our Indigenous Uniform: Yesterday we had the launch for our Indigenous School Uniform and for many people, their first experience of a smoking ceremony. We thank the Bunurong Council for leading us through this ceremony. What we have done is created something special with a shared story sitting proudly on our uniform giving our students a connection to land and history.
Have a great holiday
Anthony
St Mary’s Faith News
School and Parish Connections
Gospel: Mark 11:1-10
As they approached Jerusalem, near the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, they came to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus sent two of his disciples on ahead with these instructions: “Go to the village there ahead of you.
As soon as you get there, you will find a colt tied up that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
And if someone asks you why you are doing that, say that the Masterneeds it and will send it back at once.”
So they went and found a colt out in the street, tied to the door of a house.
As they were untying it, some of the bystanders asked them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?”
They answered just as Jesus had told them, and the crowd let them go.
They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over the animal, and Jesus got on.
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches in the field and spread them on the road. The people who were in front
and those who followed behind began to shout, “Praise God! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord!
God bless the coming kingdom of King David, our father! Praise be to
God!”
Stations of the Cross
I would like to say a big thank you to the Year 5 and 6 students and their teachers.
I know a lot of time and effort was dedicated to making sure the event was well prepared.
The students were very reverent in their portrayal of the Stations of the Cross.
Please seek out and congratulate the students on a wonderful effort and thank the teachers for their teaching and organising of the event.
ANZAC Day
Dear Families,
As we approach ANZAC Day, we extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your loved ones to join us for the Dawn Service on April 25th. This solemn occasion offers us a precious opportunity to come together as a school community, to reflect, remember, and honor the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women.
The Dawn Service holds a profound significance in our national consciousness, marking the exact hour when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. It's a moment to pay tribute not only to those who fought in that campaign but to all who have served and continue to serve our nations in times of conflict and peacekeeping missions.
We understand that attending the Dawn Service may require an early start, but we assure you, the experience is profoundly moving and meaningful. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned participant, your presence enriches the commemoration and ensures that the spirit of ANZAC Day endures.
So, mark your calendars and set your alarms. Join us as we gather at dawn to honor, remember, and reflect. Together, let us ensure that the legacy of our ANZACs lives on in our hearts and minds.
Lest We Forget.
Sacramental Program 2024
If you have any queries can you please contact me directly at clipnicki@smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au
Sacrament |
Term |
Date |
Where |
Notes |
Eucharist - 3 / 4 RM |
2 |
Saturday 18th May 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Eucharist - 3 / 4 C |
2 |
Saturday 25th May 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Eucharist - 3 / 4 T |
2 |
Saturday 1st June 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5 /6 D |
3 |
Tuesday 27th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5 /6 S |
3 |
Wednesday 28th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5/ 6 A/K |
3 |
Thursday 29th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Important Dates for Term 2
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
ANZAC Day ceremony |
Wednesday 24th April |
10:45 am |
Assembly area |
ANZAC Day ceremony |
Thursday 25th April |
Dawn |
Williamstown Cenotaph |
Seniors Mass 5 /6 D |
Friday 3rd May |
11:30am |
Church |
Mother’s Day Mass |
Friday 10th May
|
9:15 am |
Church |
Year 3/4 Family Mass |
Saturday 11th May
|
6:00pm |
Church |
Year 3/4 RM First Eucharist Mass |
Saturday 18th May |
6:00pm |
Church |
Year 3/4 C First Eucharist Mass |
Saturday 25th May |
6:00pm |
Church |
Year 3/4 T First Eucharist Mass |
Saturday 1st June |
6:00pm |
Church |
Seniors Mass 5 /6 S |
Friday 7th June |
11:30am |
Church |
Year 1 Family Mass |
Sunday 9th June |
10:30 am |
Church |
As we enter the last week of Term 1, we would like to congratulate students, staff and families for the wonderful achievements of the term and we look forward to more great things in Term 2
There is always something happening at Emmanuel College; our Year 7s from Notre Dame Campus went to camp at Portsea and Mt Evelyn where new friendships were formed and exciting activities enjoyed. Going on camp early in Term 1 is another great way for students to get to know each other.
It was wonderful to welcome past students to our recent Alumni Business Breakfast. Guest Speaker Jelena Dokic (former World No. 4 tennis player) had everyone enthralled with her candid and at times, confronting stories of resilience and helping others. Alumni events are a great way for past students to catchup after graduating from Emmanuel. Past students are very welcome to join the Alumni group by emailing: alumni@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
We know that commencing secondary school is a big jump from primary school. We are delighted that so many students and families were able to join in the recent Yr 7 2025 Amazing Race at each campus. This event is another orientation opportunity for students to participate in a fun activity, meet students from other schools and get to know their way around their new school.
Congratulations to students from St Paul’s Campus that won Round 1 of the DAV debating competition last week. It is inspiring to see students achieve personal best in all areas of school life, including debating, sport, music, arts, the VCE-Vocational Major program just to name a few.
Is your child in Grade 5?
Applications for Year 7, 2026 are now open and will close on Friday 16 August 2024. If you have a child in Grade 5 and you would like to submit an application please ensure that you apply before 16 August. A prospectus can be obtained:
- Via the College website under the Enrolment Information tab or by following this link: Prospectus Request here
- By coming into either campus office between 8am and 4pm
Yours sincerely
Jenny Hendricks