Dear SCA Families,

Halloween has typically been associated with children doorknocking for lollies or playing practical jokes on unsuspecting neighbours. But we shouldn’t forget the more authentic link to all the saints. 

The term ‘Halloween’ is shortened from All-hallow-even - the evening before ‘All Hallows' Day’ or ‘All Saints' Day’. Halloween is celebrated on October 31 which was initially a day of pagan sacrifice to mark the eve of the Celtic winter. Fires were lit and costumes were worn to ward off evil spirits who were allowed to visit earth that evening. In the 8^th century, the Church designated 1 November as the Feast of All Saints thus Christianising the pagan festival.

May we all give thanks for the lives of saints and all others who have, through their lives, made the world a better place.

Prayers Please

I ask you to keep Mrs Priscilla Caragh and her family in your prayers. Priscilla’s Grandmother passed away on the weekend. May the Lord watch over them all at this time.

Donut and Netball/Basketball Courts

Please note the following reminders:

• No parking – this is strictly a no parking area at all times of the day.
• Watch your child – when dropping them off in the morning, please watch to ensure they walk into the playground through the gate near the Kinder block.
• When exiting the basketball court driveway between 3.00pm and 3.15pm, please give way to all cars on your right. (This to minimise a backlog of cars coming into Donut.)

It was once said…

“Kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world no matter what you look like.” ~ unknown

Blessings to you and your family.

Principal

Be the Light of… Leadership

Vision, Creativity, Innovation, Direction

Reconciliation Reminders

Reconciliation Parent Formation Night

• Thursday 31 October 7:30pm

Year 3 Reconciliation Retreat Day

• Tuesday 5 November 
• Please remember if you haven't already to fill in and submit the permission form:     https://stclareconder.schoolzineplus.com/form/52

Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

• Thursday 28 November 6:30pm

The Mission Mass  

Last Wednesday, our Year 6 Leaders attended the 2019 Mission mass. This year’s theme is “Do not fear, for I am with you”, During the mass, Archbishop Christopher spoke to the congregation about true missionary is moving from selfishness to selflessness and that call within us as members of a Catholic Community. Thank you to the Year 6 Faith Leaders who represented SCA in a respectful and reverent manner.

All Saints and All Souls Day

As Catholics, we begin November by remembering those who have died. We call the first two days of November All Saints Day and All Souls Day. November 1, All Saints Day, was called All Hallow’s Day in England because hallow is another word for holy. The night before was called All Hallow’s Eve, which was eventually shortened to Halloween. On All Saints Day and All Souls Day we remember that we are members of the People of God. United with God, we are also united with all Christians who have come before us in the Communion of Saints. We pray for those who have died because we have hope that they will live with God forever and that we will be reunited with them.

5 Blue & Kinder Blue will host Mass this Friday 1^st November

Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at this Friday's assembly.

Book Club will be closing on Wednesday 7 November

Just a reminder it is Silly Sock Day this Friday for the great effort of raising $15,000 for the Walkathon.

Wear your Silly Socks with your Friday uniform.

At Friday morning assembly the Walkathon prizes will be awarded!

A reminder to all Saturday morning netballers who are not wearing their white netball shirts for Summer comp, could they please be washed and returned to Mrs Austin.

Lucas Davis from 3 Red

Lucas was awarded the Encouragement Award from Tuggeranong Bulldogs. A big congratulations Lucas.

Ryder Orsolic, Mitch Wise, Remi and Mila Backhouse

If your child/ren have an enrolment application pending at another school or will not be returning to St Clare of Assisi Primary School in 2020, please go to the link below and fill out the digital form.

https://stclareconder.schoolzineplus.com/form/10

WEEK 3  (28^th October – 1^st November)

30^th October Wednesday – Little Athletics Clinic (Kinder / Year 1 / Year 2)

31^st October Thursday - Little Athletics Clinic (Kinder / Year 1 / Year 2)

1^st November Friday – St Clare’s College Year 7 Orientation

1^st November Friday – Walkathon Silly Sock Day 

WEEK 4  (4^th – 8^th November)

4^th November Monday – Kindergarten Excursion

4^th November Monday –  Year 6 Graduation Photos @ 9am

5^th November Tuesday – Year 1 Excursion to Lanyon Homestead (1G and 1Y)

7^th November Thursday – Kinder Year 1 AFL Clinic

WEEK 5  (11^th November – 15^th November)

12^th November Tuesday – Year 1 Excursion to Lanyon Homestead (1B and 1R)

14^th November Thursday – Kinder Year 1 AFL Clinic

15^th November Friday – Purple Happy Day

WEEK 6 (18^th November – 22^nd November)

19^th November Tuesday – Year 6 Asian showcase

21^st November Thursday – Kinder Year 1 AFL Clinic

WEEK 7  (25^th November – 29^th November)

26^th November Tuesday – 2020 Kindergarten orientation (SESSION 1)

28^th November Thursday – Kinder Year 1 AFL Clinic

28^th November Thursday – Year 3 Excursion National Zoo and Aquarium

WEEK 8  (2^nd December – 6^th December)

5^th December Thursday – 2020 Kindergarten Orientation – SESSION 2

WEEK 9  (9^th December – 13^th December)

10^th December Tuesday – Thankyou BBQ

11^th December Wednesday – Semester 2 Awards

13^th December Friday – Semester Reports Go Home

13^th December Friday – Thanksgiving Mass and Handover Ceremony

WEEK 10 (16^th November – 19^th December)

16^th December Monday – Kindergarten Concert

17^th December Tuesday – Year 6 Graduation

18^th December Wednesday – Farewell Assembly

19^th December Thursday - Year 6 Big Day Out

19^th December Thursday - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 

Friday 20th November 2020