TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY THANKS

We would like to thank the many families who took the opportunity and time to complete the Tell Them From Me survey for 2024. We know that surveys are not everyone’s favourite activity to do and we may feel “over it” when businesses we utilise all seem to want feedback about our experiences. However, this survey is currently one of the main sources of rich feedback we have across our Diocese and assists with patterns in data that help us future plan. Read on in the newsletter to see who were the lucky winners of our prizes, for which we are so grateful of support from our school canteen, “The Local” and Amanda Matthews (a St Peter’s parent).   

CHANGE IN PRIESTS IN ST AGNES' PARISH

You may be aware that from time to time, the Bishop of a Diocese is called to make decisions on where priests under his leadership are stationed for a period of time. During the past few weeks, we learned that Fr Roland, who has been in Port Macquarie for a number of years and known to our school for his service, was selected to lead St Mary’s Parish (incorporating Maclean, Yamba and Iluka). We will farewell Fr Roland at the 9:00am Mass this Sunday at St Agnes’ church, followed by a morning tea. As a result of his move, we welcomed Fr Alejo Despacio last weekend, who joins Fr Paul and Fr Prodencio in service to our Parish and schools. 

MISSION

WINTER APPEAL FOR 'OUR PLACE'

St Peter’s students were excited to wear their pyjamas to school today and donate a gold coin or non-perishable item for the ‘Our Place’ Winter Woolies Appeal.

Our Place (the above YouTube) is organised by the Port Macquarie Hastings Homelessness Collective, of which St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is a member. Our Place is where vulnerable people can access support and supplies to help them in their time of need.  It operates from the St Agnes’ Parish Youth and Community Hub. 

Thank you for your generous support today! 

ST PETER'S FEAST DAY

We are so excited to have Wildfire coming to celebrate St Peter's Feast Day with us on Monday 1st July (Week 10). They will be providing music ministry for mass and working with grades later in the day. Happy singing (when you sing you pray twice).

St Peter's Worship - Playlist

TELL THEM FROM ME RAFFLE WINNERS !!

Congratulations to the following prize recipients from the ‘Tell Them From Me’ survey raffle. Here are the results

If you have not received your coffee voucher yet please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au. 

SCHOOL PROMOTIONAL PHOTO SHOOT

TUESDAY 25TH JUNE

(OPT OUT BY 17TH JUNE)

We have a professional photographer at school on Tuesday 25th June to update the photographs of the school facilities and students. These images may be used for the school newsletter, school website, handbook, Facebook page or wider St Agnes' Parish promotional purposes.

Please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au by Monday 17th June, if you do not wish your child to be included in these photographs. Those children already on our ‘no media’ list will not be photographed.

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Collaboration between Leanne Parsons and Josh Wright, two of our Indigenous Education Workers led Year 5 students to build traditional Aboriginal huts, or Ganyah (Humpies). This project was incredibly valuable as it gave students hands-on experience that fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history. By engaging in the construction of Ganyah, students are learning about traditional shelters and gaining insight into the resourcefulness and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians. Additionally, having the opportunity for other classes to view the Ganyah and listen to Leanne's insights likely contributed to a broader awareness and respect for Indigenous perspectives within the school community.