FROM THE REC AND SUPPORT TEACHER
Sacramental Program
A reminder for families that the Sacramental Program dates originally scheduled for this term have been postponed. Our hope is to hold these Masses and celebrations in Term 2 (June). We will confirm dates with families as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Ways to Pray
This week we celebrated St Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the time, Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans, but Patrick turned to God and wrote his memoir, The Confession. In The Confession, he wrote:
"The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same. I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain."
St Patrick and Fun Facts
Video Link to a St Patrick Prayer
Supporting Children to be Successful at School
We have seen an increase in the number of students showing signs of exhaustion. To support your child/children to be successful at school and combat exhaustion here are some tips:
- Take time to meditate each day
- Establish a bedtime routine
- Ensure devices are turned off 30-60 minutes before bed
- Encourage a healthy diet
Further information about establishing a bedtime routine and encouraging positive sleep habits can be found at: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/healthy-lifestyle/sleep/school-age-sleep
