9th November, 2017

Dear Families,

Francis Sullivan, C.E.O of the Truth, Justice and

Healing Commission was a keynote speaker

at a forum held at Emmaus Catholic Primary

School last week. Many members of our

school community attended the event and

considered how we, the parents, staff and

parishioners of St Alipius Parish, can help

shape a path to engage young people in

their faith journey within a Catholic context.

Following Francis’ address were presentations

from key leaders Eileen, Fr Peter and John

Crowley who shared their insights into the

contributions that their communities have

made.

The forum provided a means to continue the dialogue about the crucial role we all

play in the shaping of our Church. The significance of the words and deeds of Jesus is

as important as ever as we strive to find ways of living in peaceful community with one

another and to find ways of healing and reconciliation. Such an outcome comes with

people living the Gospel in simple, ordinary ways and by connecting with each other

and with God.

In a poem called the The Lantern Bearers, Rosemary Sutcliffe writes:

It may be that night will close over us in the end, but I believe that morning will come

again.

Morning always grows out of darkness, though maybe

not for the people who saw the sun go down.

We are the Lantern Bearers my friend: for us to keep

something burning, to carry what light we can

forward into the darkness and the wind*.

Let your light shine,

Roxanne

DATES TO REMEMBER

10th Nov Public Holiday – Show Day

13th Nov Assembly 2.30pm

14th Nov 2018 Foundation Transition

Morning

17th Nov Whole School Prayer 9am

24th Nov Whole School Prayer 9am

27th Nov Assembly 2.30pm

28th Nov 2018 Foundation Transition

Interviews

30th Nov Gingerbread House

Making -Fundraising

1st Dec Whole School Prayer 9am

5th Dec Whole School Transition

Morning

Ballarat Show Day Tomorrow – School Closed

Athletics Carnival

A great day was had by all during our Athletics Carnival at Llanberries last week. Allana

Kane and Lauren Morris lead us to enjoy of day of fun and exercise as students strove

to do their personal best. While the Red team scored the most points during the day,

the focus was on participation and involvement. It was great to see so many individual

successes, both big and small. Thanks to the many volunteers who helped out to make

the event a great success.

Aboriginal Leaders Visit This term our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have been exploring the

issues of identity and leadership. On Wednesday afternoon we welcomed Jon Kanoa

and Aaron Clarke, two leaders from the Ballarat Aboriginal community, to come and

speak with our students. Jon is the Director of Family Support Services at the Ballarat &

District Aboriginal Co-operative and is also father to Ashleigh (Grade 2). Aaron is the

Program Manager for AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) and has

been delivering the AIME programme to our 5/6 students over the past 2 years.

Our students brainstormed some fabulous questions to ask our guests. They included:

Who inspires you? What was school like for you? What did you want to be when you

were little and did you get there or did you change your mind? Jon and Aaron gave

our students great insight into what it means to be leaders in this community. They

spoke about the importance of being proud of who you are, despite the struggles and

challenges you might face. They encouraged the students to embrace difficult tasks

and be prepared to fail. Failing at different things has helped them become the

leaders they are today. They also said that learning about their culture is an ongoing

process. There is still so much they don’t know and that is why they enjoy speaking with

young people and learning together.

Thank you for visiting us Jon and Aaron, we look forward to learning more alongside

you!

TERM 4 Calendar

2019 Year 7 Enrolment at St Patrick’s College

Applications close on Friday December 1, 2017

If you are considering a Catholic education for your son, St Patrick’s College offers an education delivering

academic excellence, a strong focus on social justice, sports, and the arts. Enrolments for 2019 Year 7 are now

open and you are invited to submit your sons application by Friday December 1, 2017.

A College prospectus can be downloaded from http://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/en/prospective-

families/prospectus/

Applications for 2019 close on Friday December 1 with interviews to take place in early March, 2018.

Please contact the Registrar, Ms Caitlin Bennett for further information on 5331 1688.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 10th November SCHOOL CLOSURE – Ballarat Show Day

Monday 13th November Assembly 2.30pm

Tuesday 14th November 2018 Foundation Transition Morning

Friday 17th November Whole School Prayer 9am

Friday 24th November Whole School Prayer 9am

Monday 27th November Assembly 2.30pm

Tuesday 28th November 2018 Foundation Transition Interviews

Thursday 30th November Gingerbread House Making -Fundraising

Friday 1st December Whole School Prayer 9am

Tuesday 5th December Whole School Transition Morning

Wednesday 6th

December

Foundation Performance 12noon &

6.30pm

Friday 8th December Whole School Prayer 9am

Friday 8th December Year 2 Sleepover

Monday 11th December Final Year Assembly 2.30pm

Wednesday 13th Dec Year 6 Graduation – St Alipius Church

Friday 15th December Year 6 Mystery Day

Tuesday 19th December Final Year Mass 12noon

Tuesday 19th December Last Day of the Year (Term 4)

Wednesday 20th &

Thursday 21st December

All students for 2018 testing – all 2018

students must attend an appointment

2019 Year 7 Information Evening

All families are welcome to attend the 2019 Year 7 Information Evening on Thursday October 26 at 7.30 pm

which will take place in the College Chapel. Families will hear from the Headmaster, Mr John Crowley, the

Director of Junior School, Mr John Richards and have the opportunity to tour the College. Please register your

attendance through Trybooking and by clicking on this link: https://www.trybooking.com/RCPH

College Tours

College tours are available each month on a Friday morning for prospective families and take in all learning

areas of the College. To book a tour, please contact Caitlin Bennett at cbennett@stpats.vic.edu.au or phone

5331 1688.

2019 Year 7 Scholarships

The 2019 Scholarship Testing date is Saturday February 24 at 9 am to 12 noon at the College.

Registration for eligible applicants will be open on Monday October 9.

Registration closes on Sunday February 18 at midnight.

Register at this link or please go to www.stpats.vic.edu.au for further information.