Religious Education News

Del Monte Christmas Giving Appeal 2025 – gift cards for dignity and choice

As part of our Term 4 outreach initiative, the Year 4 Social Justice Team are inviting families to contribute gift cards to the Del Monte Christmas Appeal. These will be donated to the House of Welcome in Granville, which supports refugees and asylum seekers who are not permitted to work while waiting for their visas. Gift cards empower families to choose what they need most – whether it’s food, toiletries, clothing or other essentials – while preserving their dignity and independence.

Gift cards from major supermarkets (e.g. Coles, Woolworths, Aldi) or from Smiggle, the movies, etc., are ideal. Please send them to school in the envelope provided, along with your child, and have your child hang the envelope on their classroom Christmas tree. Our Year 4 Social Justice team will collect the envelopes at the end of term, and Ms Sulis will deliver them to the House of Welcome in Granville.

Let us come together in compassion and solidarity this Christmas.

Lord, no refugee is a stranger to You, and no one is ever far from Your loving care. Watch over children and families as they travel to camps or relocate within their country. Shelter their souls and their bodies. Heal the hearts of refugees who have endured unimaginable tragedy and trauma.
‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’
— Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

Lolly Drive – share a sweet moment of joy! 

Once a year, the Vinnies food vans deliver a little extra joy to children whose families are doing it tough. As part of their Christmas outreach, each child receives a small bag of lollies – a simple treat that brings a big smile. This year, we’d love to help make that moment even sweeter.

We are inviting our school community to donate a bag of lollies to support this beautiful initiative. Your donation will go directly to Vinnies, who will include it in their festive care packages for families in need. It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference. Please bring your donation of lollies to your child’s class or to the Del Monte Office.

Let’s spread some sweetness and kindness together!

Sacramental Program of First Communion

In the sacrament of Holy Communion, we remember what Jesus did for us in his life, death and resurrection. We remember particularly the Last Supper, that final meal Jesus shared with his disciples. At that meal, Jesus gave us the Eucharist so that we could remember him in a special way. When we receive Communion, we believe that we receive the person of Jesus into our very beings. We become one with him, and we become one with each other. As a community, we become ‘the body of Christ’

 We pray for our students who have received the Sacrament of First Communion during the last few months. 

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6