ONLY TWO MORE SLEEPS ...... 

Last night we had our final fete meeting. The fete committee has been gathering for months on a Tuesday evening organising what will be a wonderful celebration of community here at SCA. 

Call out for the Fete :

• VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED for the food and other stalls - please pop your name down or call our office on 6294 1860 to let us know what time - even an hour would be fabulous and lighten the load!
• Lights - Battery powered or solar Fairy and other "tradie" lights plus extension cords needed to light up stairs and stalls.

Fete reminders: 

• Pre-sales will still be available after school today. The Gingerbread people will be sent out tomorrow to families that have pre-purchased tickets.
• There will be NO parking on Thursday or Friday in the SCA Carpark as the trucks will be rolling in to set up all of the rides. 
• Let OSHC know if you are not going to use their service on Friday.
• Please remember to send along your baking or drop your goodies off in the afternoon when you arrive at the Fete. The cake stall is in the hall.
• Please come along on Friday any time and help us set up.

FETE PARKING and ACCESS to School    

As in previous years there will be some changes to the drop-offs and pick-ups on Thursday 16th and Friday 17^th November. We ask for your patience as there will be many students waiting for pick-up and we thank you for your understanding throughout the lead up to such an important and exciting community event.

Thursday 16^th November and Friday 17^th November Morning  

• Before School Care have access for early drop-off on Thursday morning at the Front Office. TBA Friday as there may be a huge slide in the way.
• The carpark and courts/blacktop areas will be closed both days. 
• Please drop children off near the bus bay on Heidelberg Street, as there will be staff on duty in this area from 8.20am. 
• Donations for the fete i.e. cakes/sweets etc can still be dropped off on Heidelberg Street as you drive through.  It will be collected from your car by our Fete committee on Friday morning. 
• If you need to come into the school, you will need to park off site and walk in, there is plenty of parking down near the Vikings Club.   

 Thursday Afternoon – 16^th November  

1. We encourage you firstly to park in the neighbourhood and walk to the school to collect your child/ren. 
2. Bus students will be escorted to the bus as per normal - 2.55pm.
3. Bike students will leave from the school at their usual time - 3.00pm. 
4. There will be NO access to the donut or school carpark. 
5. Front pick up will begin on Heidelberg Street from 2.30pm for Surnames beginning with A-K  and Surnames beginning with L - Z  from  2.55 pm. (If your child is not there for pick-up at their time, we will kindly ask you to do a lap of the block and come back around as this will hold up the flow).  
6. AFTERS students will be escorted up to Afterschool Care. 

Friday Afternoon – 17^th November 

(We will be setting up for the Fete throughout the day) 

1. We encourage you firstly to park in the neighbourhood and walk to the school to collect your child/ren. 
2. Bus students will be escorted to the bus as per normal - 2.55pm.
3. Bike students will leave from the school at their usual time - 3.00pm.
4. There will be NO access to the donut or school car park. 
5. Front pick up will begin on Heidelberg Street from 2.00 pm for Surnames A- K students and Surnames L- Z from 2.20 pm.
   (If your child is not there for pick-up at the designated time, we will ask you to do a lap of the block and come back around)  
6. AFTERS students will be escorted up to Afterschool Care as per usual. Pick-up from AFTERS on Friday -please refer to communication from Pam Villatobas. 

If you need to pick-up your child for an appointment, please call ahead so we can have them ready. Again, you will need to park in the neighbourhood and come in and sign them out as per usual. There is NO parking onsite.  

If you have any concerns with these arrangements please do not hesitate to contact me jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au 

A massive thank you to our fabulous sponsors, please support them!!

Recently, I attended the CE REC Network day, where we were reminded by Archbishop Christopher Prowse about the importance of allowing ourselves to be open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We explored an article by Clara Geoghegan about Discerning Spiritual Gifts and the importance of allowing ourselves opportunities to do this. You can visit this website to continue to deepen your own understanding of discerning spiritual gifts and the Year of the Holy Spirit https://www.yearofholyspirit.org.au/ or pray the prayer on the back of the bookmark that students were provided:

Prayer to the Holy Spirit for the Archdiocese

O God, who by the light

of the Holy Spirit,

did instruct the hearts

of the faithful,

Grant that by the same

Holy Spirit we may be

truly wise and ever rejoice

in his consolations.

Through the same

Christ our Lord

Baptism

Congratulations to Roman and Joshua B who were baptised into our faith community last weekend. May they continue to feel the loving presence of God, walking with them.

First Reconciliation 

Home night 3 was sent home last Friday. If you haven’t received this, please reach out so we can share this to you. Please continue to keep our First Reconciliation candidates in your prayers:

Amaya A, Roman B, Olivia B, Riley C, Izzie C, Hunter E, Kaden G, Chloe H, Evie H, Mason H, Caitlyne M-B, Shara McK, Ava M, Lydia P, Lucas R, Ava R, Hayden S, Harry S, Abigail V, Montana V, Ruby W, Charlotte W, Matthew W.

A special congratulations to Elise S who made her Reconciliation in October and is preparing to make her First Eucharist.

Thank you also to all the parents and carers who are supporting these students!

First Reconciliation Retreat Day

A reminder that next Tuesday is our First Reconciliation Retreat Day. This day is for all Year 4 students. Please see the Compass excursion form to ensure you have completed the necessary permissions.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Our Vinnies Christmas Appeal will officially be launched next week at morning assembly. However, if you wish to start collecting items, the list is below. Students will be given a slip to remind them. Thank you in advance for your support of this – this support goes directly into our community. If you wish to donate more items than what your child has been asked, we will have a space in the Front Office to collect these.

Corpus Christi Parish Advent Program will be offered this year on Monday nights, 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December at 7pm-8.15pm in Holy Family Church Gowrie. The program will draw on the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s resource, With Expectant Hearts. The evenings will comprise some singing, scripture, prayer, quiet time, a short discussion in small groups and supper. Please email the parish office if you wish to join the program so they can order sufficient resources - tuggeranongsouth@cg.org.au or there is a sign on sheet in the foyer of the Holy Family Church.

Have a fabulous week and see you at the Fete!

Rachel Kennedy
Religious Education Coordinator

Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at the 8.45 am Friday Morning Assembly

The Canteen will be CLOSED this Friday 17th November.

There will be NO lunch orders or counter sales on this day.

Could all Library books please be returned ASAP no more library borrowing for the year.

Many thanks

Katherine Austin

Librarian