Return to Face to Face Learning

Our return to face to face learning last week was most

welcome and I wish to recognise the efforts of the school staff

who have worked tirelessly to deliver off campus learning, at the

same time as supporting those families of essential workers, by

providing face to face learning during this period.

The return to normal routines will no doubt be a relief to families

who, for a significant period of time, have had to juggle work

commitments, family needs and online learning. During this

return I am sure there will be an adjustment period for all

students, particularly those in younger classes, who will need to

refamiliarise themselves with being back at school. Our staff are

well aware of this and will be working hard to redevelop these

positive routines and structures from the outset to ensure a

smooth transition back to school. Should you have any

questions or concerns during this period please do not hesitate

to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher, who will work

closely with you to ensure a positive transition back to the

classroom.

Pupil Free Days

As previously communicated, our scheduled staff day for the

beginning of Term 2 was moved to Friday 19th June with Friday

5th June retained as per the school calendar. The staff days will

be used for Report writing as well as to undertake professional

learning. No supervision will be available for students on either

of these days.

Best wishes for the week ahead. Jon

Dear Parents, Students and Friends of St Gabriel’s,

God’s Spirit was and is a gift for all - those who were

present at that first Pentecost and those, who through

the centuries, continue to walk in their footsteps.

Pentecost

Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church.

While theologians debate about the accuracy of that, Pentecost

marks the event at which the gift of God’s Spirit was given to

everyone in the infant Christian community that was just

beginning to take shape.

According to Luke, the real miracle of Pentecost is how God’s

Spirit overcomes the barriers of language and perception,

opening not only people's minds but their hearts as well, to hear

the Gospel of the risen Christ. It’s that same Spirit of God which

enables us to hear the voice of God and to find practical ways of

bringing God's peace, justice and compassion to those people

and places where we sense they are lacking. To do that, we have

to learn to hear what God actually speaks and not what we want

or hope to hear and it is God’s Spirit which opens our hearts and

ears to hear what God speaks.

Off Campus Learning Survey

We would appreciate parent feedback about your child’s

experience with off campus learning. Please find a parent survey

for you to complete below. We value your input and we are keen

to find out more about how your child responded to off campus

learning. Please note that information obtained from the survey is

confidential and no individuals will be identified.

https://forms.gle/zy3Xj8v1cL2CV8Cc

Principal's Message -Jon Franzin

Important Dates 20205 June - Pupil Free Day

8 June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday

26 June -Last day of Term 2

20 July - First Day of Term 3

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Dear Parents and Carers,

We moved quickly back to onsite learning last week.

It was a pleasure to see our students return last week

full of energy and excitement to share all their

learning and stories of what they have achieved

whilst learning from home.

Over the last several months we have talked about being

resilient, flexible, and adaptable, over the last few weeks

these traits have certainly been put to the test. It has

been a pleasure to see how all our students embraced

this and have shown growth in many areas.

As we move towards the long weekend, just a reminder

that all students should return to school wearing their

full winter school uniforms. Please ensure that these are

clearly labelled with your child’s name.

As you are aware places in the community are starting to

open up and gatherings are getting bigger as the

restrictions are easing. We still await advice on

excursions, canteens and assemblies. We are hoping

that throughout Term 3 we will start to begin these

things again.

Thank you to all our families for returning your child’s

iPads, we still have a few outstanding chargers and

cables. Can you please ensure that these are returned

as soon as possible.

I trust you will all have a lovely long weekend, stay safe

and warm.

Jacqui

Deputy Principal's Message,Jacqui Cashmore

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Hello Everyone,

As the mornings get colder, I’m finding the kids are

struggling to get out of bed. However, there is a new

normality and routine as the days go on and not just at

home but also in the community. On that note, I would

like to thank St Gabriel’s for the measures and hygiene

protocol they have put into place for our children. The

ongoing updates have been very reassuring also.

Good news, Golfing for Gabe’s Golf Day is back on for

the year. The new date is Friday 14th August at

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Course, so please save the

date or book a team, it’s only 2 months away.

“With the new day comes new strength and new

thoughts” Eleanor Roosevelt.

Dear Parents,

With students back to face to face learning and winter

upon us I’d like to take this opportunity to ask that you

label all your children’s clothing clearly. We have had

several jumpers and jackets misplaced with items found

not being labelled - the task of getting them back to their

rightful owner(s) becomes a little difficult. Your

assistance in clearly labelling your child’s clothing will

make it easier for us to ensure lost items are returned to

your child once located.

I trust that you all enjoy the long weekend and we look

forward to seeing students back next Tuesday 9th June.

Wellbeing with Mr Gulli

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Community

Parent News from Amanda

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Around our Primary School

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This week is the start of winter. This is the season

where the days get shorter and the weather

becomes cooler.

We thank God for the gifts he has given us through

his Creation-the trees losing their leaves, cooler

days, and the animals that sleep through Winter

who will wake up when spring comes.

Week 6 School Prayer

Who made the sun? Who made the day? Who

made the hours to work and play?

God made them all, God made them good.

God helps us live the way we should.

Thank you God for our Earth, the plants and the

animals, and for the wonderful changes that each

season brings.

Help us all to look after your Creation.

St Gabriel Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Hearts Forever.

Year 2 have been learning

about how to create an

information report about lions.

They used an App called Book

Creator to type different

Information about lions.

Around our Secondary School

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This term 8L have been learning about the

importance of community signs. They have been

taking photos of signs around the school and

creating our own Community Signs ebook.

They have also been learning about road safety

and crossing the road safely. It is important to stop,

look, listen and think before we cross the road.

Upcoming Events 

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Please go to https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/21426e9

Entertainment Book Memberships are now available and are 100% digital.  No more lugging around that heavy book!

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Mums and Dads.

Our Golf day is the one event we

are able to run this year. We would

love your support where possible

in any way you are able.

Book a team or help us source

prizes worth $50 to be used in the

raffle on the day.

Your support would be greatly

appreciated. Please contact Sarah

in the Development office for

further information.

Ideas for prizes

- Vouchers worth $50

- Golf Equipment

- Beverages

- Movie Tickets

Other News

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Zoos are re-open as of 1June 2020. Visit them this

long weekend. See

https://taronga.org.au/ for

more details

For activities to do thisQueen's Birthday long

weekend, see the Sydney

website below

https://www.sydney.com/

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