COVID is still spreading in the community and we have a few cases at school. We ask that all children and staff complete the test twice a week to stop the spread. Again, thank you for supporting us by testing your children.
IF A CLOSE CONTACT TEST POSITIVE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ISOLATE BUT YOU MUST COMPLETE A RAT TEST EACH DAY AND WEAR A MASK.
A big thank you to our Parents & Friends & SAC who organised a fabulous Mother's Day stall giving children the opportunity to purchase Mothers Day and Grandmother"s /Special Persons Gift. Congratulations to who Katarina and Leo who won the Cake Raffle this week which was a special Mother's Day Cake.
Wishing everyone a fabulous Mother's Day!
Dear Parents.
Please check Skoolbag for a separate posts which has information in regards to the plans for Learning and Teaching for Term 2.Naturally, teachers are always available discuss any questions or concerns you have in regards to your child's learning.
Dear Parents
Over the next few weeks you may hear the children discussing Safety Drills. We will be practicing ( as we do each term) actions/procedure needed in case of a range of emergency situations. This is to meet safety regulations and to give children confidence in situations that otherwise could be scary.
Saturday 7th May and Sunday 8th May
Shepherds in the first century did not have a particularly good reputation. Whilst the task itself was a responsible one, it was usually undertaken by hired help –usually young men or even boys. Being hired help, they had little allegiance to the flock and were generally regarded as basically untrustworthy and often accused of illicitly selling off the sheep’s milk and even the occasional lamb. They lived for months at a time out in the hills with the sheep; often risking their lives in defence of their flock, yet still regarded with suspicion. Shepherds were held in such low regard that they could not appear in court as a witness. Yet, despite this grim picture of shepherds, Jesus described himself as the Good Shepherd. With that one word, he acknowledged the reputation of shepherds but utterly dismissed it by describing himself as a shepherd –but a good shepherd. He chose to describe himself as theworst of all occupations but raised the status to unimpeachable heights.In describing himself as the good shepherd, Jesus joined a distinguished list of biblical shepherds: Abraham, his son Isaac, and grandson Jacob were all shepherds; Moses was tendingthe flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, when God appeared to him in the burning bush and revealed God’s name; and the great King, David, began life as a humble shepherd-boy. So, despite the poor reputation of shepherds in Jewish society, some of the greatest leaders of the Jews began life as shepherds.Today’s gospel passage follows the famous ‘good shepherd’ passage in the gospel of John and continues on the image. The passage portrays Jesus as ‘claiming’ his flock; guaranteeing them not only safety but also eternal life. This oath of loyalty and commitment is all the stronger and more remarkable in light of Jesus’ rehabilitation of the status of shepherds.
Tuesday 26th April: School Resume for Term 2
Monday 13th June: Queens Birthday Long Weekend
