Dear Families,

On Monday, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause for a minute’s silence to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18).  We remember those who fought for our freedom and peace and we pray for peace in our world, our school, our homes and our hearts.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

The local Remembrance Day service will be offered by the Hilton RSL and West Torrens Council at Brooker Reserve from 10:30. This Friday, we will select two students to read a poem entitled Poppy Day and two students to lay a wreath on behalf of our school community. Special thanks to Anna for organising the wreath, pick-up and delivery to the service.

Peace Prayer

God of peace you call us to peace
Peace within and peace without
Peace before us and peace behind us
Peace on our right and peace on our left.

Christ of Peace you call us to peace,
Peace with our brother and with our sister,
Peace with our neighbour and with the stranger
Peace with friends and with foes

Spirit of peace you call us to peace,
Peace in work and in play
Peace in thought and in deed
Peace in word and action
Grant us peace, O God of peace. 

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Woods Week

Next week is Woods Week and Sports Day! In preparation our Religious Education learning experiences have immersed the children in a particular focus which Fr Julian Tenison Woods explored throughout his lifetime. Each class is producing an artwork and discussing  a particular aspect of his life, such as, his calling to religious life, vision for education, co-founding the Sisters of St Joseph or interests as a scientist, writer and artist.  The activities and events for the week are listed below:

Monday 11 November - Remembrance Day

• At 10:00am the Year 5/6 class will be walking to Brooker Reserve for the Remembrance Day Ceremony.  Fr Peter will preside and John and Anna will also be in attendance.  
• At 10:30am R-4 will gather for a Remembrance Day Liturgy.

Tuesday 12 November - Mass

• At 9:00am our celebrant Fr Peter and Sarah's 1/2 class will lead a whole school Mass to officially launch Woods Week in St Aloysius Church.  We warmly welcome families to join us in celebrating the Life of Fr Julian Tenison Woods and to join us for tea and coffee in the Staff Room following Mass.
• At 12:15pm the Year 5/6 class will be walking to Flora MacDonald Retirement Community to engage in a variety of interactive games and activities with the residents.  We welcome any available registered volunteers who would like to walk with us to and from Flora McDonald to join me in the Staff Room with your registered volunteers badge from 12:00pm.

Wednesday 13 November

• At 12:15pm the Year 3/4 class will be walking to Flora MacDonald Retirement Community to engage in painting, drawing and games with the residents.  We welcome any available registered volunteers who would like to walk with us to and from Flora McDonald to join me in the Staff Room with your registered volunteers badge from 12:00pm.

Thursday 14 November - Library Exhibition

• From 10:00am our special guest Sr Mary Cresp (a Sister of St Joseph) will be visiting each of our classrooms to view the artworks, and talk to the students about their artistic and learning experiences. 
• At 12:15pm the Year 2/3 class will be walking to Flora MacDonald Retirement Community to engage in musical activities and games with the residents.  We welcome any available registered volunteers who would like to walk with us to and from Flora McDonald to join me in the Staff Room with your registered volunteers badge from 12:00pm.
• At 12:30 classes will join Fr Peter in the Beehive for the blessing of our Fr Julian Tenison Woods Artwork.  
• From 2:30pm The Beehive (Library) will open for families to view our Fr Julian Tenison Woods exhibition. Families are welcome to view the exhibition between 2:30pm and 3:10pm.

Friday 15 November

• At 8:30am we will gather for our whole school community Sports Day at SA Athletics Stadium, Railway Terrace, Mile End. Supervision is offered in the Grandstand from 8:00am to 3:25pm.  Due to the venue being offsite, there will be no OSHC offered by Camp Australia and we ask that all families who access OSHC on a Friday, make alternative care arrangements. 

Thursday 21 November

• At 12:15pm the RN, RG, R/1K and 1/2S class will be walking to Flora MacDonald Retirement Community to hear a residents picture book, "Old Owl's Scarf" and then perform Christmas carols that they have been practicing in Music lessons with Samara.  We welcome any available registered volunteers who would like to walk with us to and from Flora McDonald to join me in the Staff Room with your registered volunteers badge from 12:00pm.

Have a good weekend,

Matthew Harrison
APRIM