Friday 7th May, 2021

Dear Parents and Carer’s,

 Thank you so much for the families who participated in our Mother’s afternoon tea. We had a lovely afternoon after a hectic day. The students enjoyed their first day of a hot food lunch which was delicious and had such generous portions. 

During the week we had a Student Representative Council meeting, and while the students had many things to ask, they were happy that we had been able to meet some of their requests. One was the hot food lunch and the other having casual clothes day. We are working with the students on new ideas and great innovations.

This weekend I wish all mothers a pleasant day. I will be celebrating with a little sadness this year after the recent loss of mum, I am so lucky to have beautiful children and grandchildren who are keen to make my day pleasant and full of love.

Blessings to you all

Anne-Marie

Wishing all our treasured mother's, grandmother's and carer's a wonderful Mother's Day on Sunday.  May you all feel the love and appreciation you deserve.

A big thank you for your support towards the Mother's Day Stall and to the parents who helped on the day.  $524.15 was raised from the stall plus $164.00 from the raffle.   The money raised will go towards the fund raising for the school uniform swap over.

Dear Friends, 

It is estimated that over 40 million people globally are trapped in slavery or slavery-like conditions – one in four of them a child.
Some of these are trafficked into slavery and others forced to work in appalling conditions for a pittance.

Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) with other organisations, have produced an online Resource Kit to assist us in ensuring our schools, as places of education and where Gospel values are practiced, are free from the stain of modern slavery.

The Resource Kit contains valuable information about Fair Trade chocolate, tea and coffee.

Find it at: https://resourcecem.com/slavery-free-resources/

In his 2015 World Peace Day message, Pope Francis re-iterated the earlier call by Pope Benedict XVI (¶66 Caritas in Veritate)

 “…every person ought to have the awareness that ‘purchasing is always a moral - and not simply an  economic - act’...”

This coming Saturday -  8^th May - we are called to act with the entire community, by promoting Fair Trade and abolishing Modern Slavery.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

An opportunity to spend a weekend improving your communication.

Attend in the comfort of your own home or experience a residential weekend.

Our on-line weekend gives couples the chance to sleep in their own beds and check-in on kids or animals during meal times.

Come and learn how to keep/rekindle the passion in your relationship and how to keep your love growing!

The weekend we offer is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

Couples from regional areas may find the On-line Weekend option ideal. 

Next Residential weekend is on  21 -23 May 2021.

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au    Website: wwme.org.au