1 April 2021 Term One - EMMANUEL PRIMARY SCHOOL

1 April 2021Term OneGood Friday2 AprilEaster Sunday4 AprilTerm TwoFirst Day of Term19 AprilP & F Meeting20 AprilANZAC PrayerCelebration23 AprilANZAC Day25 AprilDear Parents,In these final days of term we take time to reflect on the Lenten journey we haveshared and give thanks for the many blessings that have graced our days in whathas been a very busy and productive term.During the past week our students have journeyed with their teachers through theevents of Jesus’ last days. This journey has immersed the children in the solemnnature of these events as they learn of the importance of this week in revealingJesus’ divine nature to us. Our celebration of the Easter story is central to our faithas Christians and one which we share with great passion during Holy Week.For many, Easter is an ideal time to have a holiday with family and I trust you willhave the opportunity to have some quality time with your loved ones over thecourse of the Easter holiday period. Easter is a great time of celebration wherewe experience the joy of the risen Lord upon us. In amongst all the chocolate andeggs it is important to reflect on the true meaning of the death and resurrection ofJesus, which is central to our Christian faith. It is the Easter story that is thepinnacle of our lives as Catholics and Christians and it is important that we taketime through these three days of Easter to remember and celebrate in liturgy.ANZAC Day Holiday26 AprilAthletics Carnival18 JuneOur SchoolMission StatementIn sending your children to a Catholic School, I encourage you over the Easterweekend to take the opportunity and reflect on the true meaning of Easter throughparticipation at Easter ceremonies in the parish across the weekend.

On behalf of the staff I take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very happy and blessed Easter, aswell as a safe and rest filled holiday. I know that many of our students are feeling very tired and in need of abreak! I look forward to their return on Monday, 19 April. Have a wonderful holiday break and may you beaware of God’s blessings in all that you do.Wishing you a truly safe, holy and happy Easter Season,Geraldine RostirollaPrincipalReligious Education[[THE SON – A REFLECTIONA wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, fromPicasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Vietnamconflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing anothersoldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the doorwith a large package in his hands. He said, "Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your songave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him inthe heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.”The young man held out his package. "I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think yourson would have wanted you to have this." The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son,painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his sonin the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked theyoung man and offered to pay him for the picture. "Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me.It's a gift."The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see theportrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected. The man died afew months later.There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing thegreat paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection. On the platform sat thepainting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. "We will start the bidding with this picture of the son.Who will bid for this picture?"There was silence. Then a voice in the back of the room shouted. "We want to see the famous paintings.Skip this one." But the auctioneer persisted. "Will someone bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? 100, 200?" Another voice shouted angrily. "We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the VanGoghs, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids!" But still the auctioneer continued. "The son! The son!Who'll take the son?"Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the long-time gardener of the man and his son."I'll give 10 for the painting." Being a poor man, it was all he could afford. "We have 10, who will bid 20?"

"Give it to him for 10. Let's see the masters." " 10 is the bid, won't someone bid 20?"The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son. They wanted the more worthyinvestments for their collections. The auctioneer pounded the gavel. "Going once, twice, SOLD for 10!"A man sitting on the second row shouted. "Now let's get on with the collection!"The auctioneer laid down his gavel. "I'm sorry, the auction is over.""What about the paintings?""I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was notallowed to reveal that stipulation until this time Only the painting of the son would be auctioned.Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings. The man who took theson gets everything!"God gave His son almost 2,000 years ago to die on a cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message todayis, "The son, the son, who'll take the son?" . because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything!(Author Unknown)HOLY WEEKHoly Week, which precedes the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, is the mostimportant week of the church year. It starts on Palm Sunday, sometimes called Passion Sunday, andcontinues through Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday. The week that begins in celebrationends in despair. It is not until Easter Sunday that we rejoice in and recall Jesus’ resurrection.Last Friday Years 5C and 1T led Assembly in prayer. They shared the story of Palm Sunday, waved palmsand sang Michael Mangan’s ‘Sing It Hosanna. The students reminded us that we need to welcome Jesus intoour lives and prayed that we would continue to show our love for God in the way we care for and treat others.

,ynlThis morning our Year Six students dramatized Jesus’ last supper, agony in the garden, betrayal, passion,death on the cross and resurrection. It was a reflective and prayerful celebration and a wonderful way toshare in the events of the final day of Jesus’ life. A well-earned and sincere congratulations and thank youto the students, their teachers, Mrs Dale who joined us to lead the singing, Mrs Miller who provided the musicand all staff members who contributed to this memorable re-enactment. Happy Easter Everyone.

EASTER RAFFLEOur Easter Raffle has been a great success. Wehave raised more than 900. A big thank you tothe Emmanuel Staff for donating all the goodiesfor this multi-draw raffle. Students have been busybuying lots of tickets and lots of lucky winners tookhome prizes yesterday.THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS - EASTER SUNDAYActs 10:34. 37-43Peter recounts the deeds of Jesus.Colossians 3:1-4Set your heart on the greater gifts.John 20:1-9Mary Magdalene finds the tomb empty, Peter sees and believes.For weekly Gospel readings, reflections and meditations go to http://www.prayasyoucan.com.au/Download this week’s parish bulletin @ hs/#For Parish News, updates and to book for weekend Masses go to the Catholic Parishes of North Mackayand Farleigh Facebook page.Share in Daily Mass from St Joseph’s Cathedral Stn BrgDATE CLAIMER - ANZAC PRAYER CELEBRATIONWe will be remembering ANZAC Day at a special Prayer Celebration in the Marist Centre on Friday 23 Aprilat 9:30am.They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.Lest We Forget.Noeleen KlieseAssistant Principal Religious Education

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APA NewsAnzac Day 2021Once again, our school has been invited to participatein the Anzac Day march to be held on Sunday 25 April.Students will be required to assemble in the DomeCarpark at 8am.Emmanuel students are to wear their BLUE SCHOOLUNIFORM (school blue dress for girls) correct socksand clean shoes. The school hat is essential.Students may wear medals of their parents,grandparents and other ancestors on their rightbreast.Further details regarding drop off and dispersalprocedures will follow in an email on Monday 19 AprilAmanda McDonaldAssistant Principal AdministrationPREP Enrolments 2022Prep enrolment details for 2022 are NOW required from our existing families. If you have a child due tocommence Prep next year - born between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 – you are asked to complete anONLINE enrolment form available from the school website – .html by Friday 26 March. It is essential that we have our current families accounted for so as todetermine how many positions may be offered to new families seeking enrolment. If you have any queriesor concerns in regards to this process, we ask that you contact the office. ALL ENROLMENTS MUST BECOMPLETED ONLINE. Once enrolment applications have been received and processed by ourAdministration staff, you will be notified of an interview time. Interviews for current families will take placetowards the end of Term Two and at the beginning of Term Three.

Tuckshop NewsMonday 19 April:Help WantedTuesday 20 April:Mel HudsonWednesday 21 April:Renae BorgThursday 22 April:Lara LegardeFriday 23 April:Mark AylesTeresa CroweHelp WantedSporting NewsHPEAfter a year like no other, 2021 began with a prayer and a hope that things were finally getting back to a newnormal. School sporting events, inter-school competitions and weekend fixtures recommenced much to thedelight of all involved. At Emmanuel, HPE lessons for our younger grades focused on establishingfundamental movement skills through specific drills and specialized games. Our middle and upper gradesdribbled, stepped, shot and dunked (well, maybe not dunked) as students developed skills used inbasketball. It is always rewarding watching children try their hands at new skills and sports.

Touch FootballThis year has seen more students take part in Wednesday afternoon touch football than ever before. Seventeams from grades 3 to 6 travelled to the Norris Road touch fields each week to battle against schools fromall over the district. A lesser observer would say parents fought harder to beat the 3 o'clock traffic to get theirchildren there by 3:40, but not this die-hard sports fan. Special mention must be made of our grades 5 & 6girl's teams, as they came to the SOS of Glenella state school and ensured the team's continuation.Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the last week of fixtures had to be cancelled except for the grand finalgames. To cap off Emmanuel's best year ever, our grades 3 & 4 girl's team won the grand final, defeating StMary's in a hard-fought game. Congratulations, girls and to all players this year. You have made Emmanuelproud!