SJRC News in Brief: Term 1 Week 5 - 7th March 2025
College closed Monday 10th March
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. My understanding is that some families in our community have been evacuated from their homes. We continue to pray for the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and staff and for family and friends in other parts of NSW and Queensland.
I know that decisions to close schools can cause disruption and uncertainty and I appreciate your understanding as we prioritise the safety of our school community.
At this time, I also remind families to follow emergency services advice. Never drive through floodwaters, as conditions can change quickly. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to download the "Hazards Near Me" app to stay informed of real-time warnings and updates.
Please stay safe, and I will send communications as the situation evolves and will contact you regarding further updates for the week ahead. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Week 6 - Year 10
Due to the College being closed on Monday, the scheduled "Love Bites" program will be postponed to a date later in the year.
At this stage, the Year 10 Retreat to be held at the Francis Retreat, Bonny Hills will be going ahead if the College re-opens on Tuesday.
Ash Wednesday
It was a privilege to have our newly appointed Deacon Hyland, lead the Ash Wednesday Liturgy, marking the start of Lent. Both students and staff received ashes in the shape of a cross on their foreheads, representing repentance, renewal, and a commitment to their faith. The ashes were derived from palm leaves burned during last year's Palm Sunday celebrations.
A heartfelt thank you to Adam for his commentary throughout the liturgy, and to our talented musicians—Jack, Zac, Elijah, Oliver, Alannah, and Cassandra—for their contributions.
Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal
Parents Night: March 14
If you have children in high school, we would like to invite you to our Encounter Youth parents’ information night. Whether your child attends Encounter Youth or not, we want to provide you with an opportunity to meet some of the team, hear a little bit about what Encounter is all about, and get to know other parents.
Please RSVP by texting your name to 0487 971 744.
Encounter Youth Band + Children’s Choir
All young people from our across our Parish (primary school – 35yrs) are invited to join our Encounter Youth Band & Children’s Choir at the 5pm Youth & Family Mass, every 3rd Sunday of the month. You can access the songs and sheet music by contacting our youth coordinator (Zac Parnell: 0487 971 744) or join us for rehearsal from 4pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Our next practice and performance will be on the 16th of March and we hope to see you there.
The Encounter Youth Program is held every Friday at the Youth Hub. Come along and join in the fun.
When: Every Friday
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: @ The Youth Hub
Cost: $5 for dinner
Week 6: Spot the Difference 14th March
It’s time to play ‘Spot The Difference.’ What’s different? The colour of your shirt? The style of your hair? Or is the difference deeper than that? At Encounter Youth this week, we’ll discuss the difference between lost, and knowing you are found in Jesus.
Encounter Kick-on’s (Sunday’s after the 5:00 pm Mass)
Group games and supper. Come join us.
Youth Coordinator
St Agnes' Catholic Parish
49 Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
T 02 6588 7444
E zac.parnell@stagnesparish.org.au
| Term 1 Week 6 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | No Specials |
| Tuesday | Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Potatoes |
| Wednesday | Beef Burrito |
| Thursday | Chicken BLT Salad |
| Friday | Chicken Pesto Toasted Turkish Sandwich |
Our College Canteen opens at 8.00am every school day.
We have a delicious variety of 'Lunch Specials', available for $7.00 from Tuesday to Friday, and an everyday menu.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager
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Calling all budding photographers!
As part of the Jubilee Year, the Vatican is promoting an international photography contest, titled: ‘Sport in Motion’. It is for young photographers, professional or amateur, under the age of 25.
There are five categories: sport and hope, sport and family, sport and disability, sport and politics, and sport and ecology.
The winners will be awarded a meeting with the Holy Father, a visit to the Vatican Museums, a workshop in the Osservatore Romano newspaper and their photo will be published internationally.
Do you know a young person - student or teacher - who may be interested in entering this competition?
The deadline to enter is 30 April 2025.
