e-Newsletter - Term 1 Issue 1 (2023)

Shrove Tuesday & Lent

The day before Ash Wednesday is commonly known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’, a centuries old Catholic tradition where it is customary to eat pancakes, or other foods that may have been given up during the Lenten season.

Thank you to the many families who prepurchased pancakes - your generosity will go towards Project Compassion, a Lenten fundraising initiative through Caritas Australia.

In this issue:

Shrove Tuesday

Project Compassion

Student Leaders

Commissioning

Week 6 PEN Meeting

Upcoming Events

Parent Resources

Student Spotlight (video)

From the Classroom (video)

As a Catholic school, Easter is the most important time of the year, which also means that Lent, the time of preparation leading up to Easter, is significant. During this time, we are called to increase in prayer, take up almsgiving (charity), and practice self-mastery through fasting or abstaining from things that distract us from what's important.

"Lent offers us the practical and effective weapons of fasting and almsgiving as a means of combating an excessive attachment to money. Giving not only from our abundance, but sacrificing something more in order to give to the needy, fosters that self-denial which is essential to authentic Christian living." -

St John Paul II

You can join our participation in almsgiving this Lent us by donating too, using our school donation page below: bit.ly/santasophiacaritas

School Leaders Commissioning

Ob Friday 17 February, the 2023 School of Curiosity Year 4 leaders and School of Connect Year 8 leaders were officially commissioned as leaders. Their families were present for the ceremony and were invited to pin their leadership badge for the first time onto their uniforms. It was a beautiful moment of witnessing these young leaders publicly commit themselves to the honour and responsibility of being a leader in our community.

Watch the videos (on the right) to learn about the Year 4 and Year 8 leaders.

Upcoming PEN Meetings

General Meeting - Have Your Say

Wednesday 1 March, 6:30 - 7:30pm

This is an opportunity for parents/carers to address any matters relating to school improvement. We strongly encourage all parents to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to improve our school community, rather than scheduling an individual meeting with the Principal (Note: Matters pertaining to individual student matters should be raised directly with Heads of Schools). The Have Your Say survey closed on 24/02.

Guest Speaker - Wellbeing Strategies with Lisa Maltman

Wednesday 29 March, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Please save the date for re-scheduled PEN meeting on 'Wellbeing Strategies for Better Health, Resilience and Performance' featuring guest speaker, Lisa Maltman, on Wednesday 29 March at 6:30pm. Parents of students in Years 7-12 are invited to encourage their child to attend the seminar to learn these

New Sports Hub

Your one-stop shop for all things sport related at Santa Sophia, our Sports Hub provides information on Rep Sport, Carnivals and Pathways, Gala Days and more, including a comprehensive Sport Calendar to stay in the loop.

Please note that all of our school policies and procedures may be found on our website, including the Complaint Resolution Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy and Mobile Phone Policy

Sacrament

and First

Communion Programregistration closes 28 February

Our Lady of the Angels Mass Times

OLA Saturday 5.30pm (Vigil), Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am & 5.30pm and Santa Sophia College at 11.30am

Angels Hangout (Year 5 - 7)

Every Friday of school term 3.30 - 5.30pm

First Friday Devotion: Mass and Holy Hour (Adoration) Friday 2 September, 7pm - 8.30pm

Parent Resources

In partnership with our parents who are the primary educators of their child, we want to see all students grow and become the best versions of themselves

AUTISTIC NOT WEIRD

You'll walk away from this webinar with

Important insights from an autistic advocate's personal and professional perspective, Vital principles relating to autistic rights to dignity, autonomy and self-advocacy, Tips on building up young autistic people to become the best version of themselves they ca

WATCH HERE

Don't forget that our school is subscribed to Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families School Membership The membership offers:

monthly live webinars with Justin & quick tip videos

weekly inspirational emails video library which is the full back catalogue of all of Justin's parenting webinars (such as Little People, Big Feelings, Helping your Child Manage Anxiety, Building Resilience and many many more)

All of these resources are based on positive psychology methodologies to support children and get them to thrive If you are yet to sign up, please do so here Password: happysophia

Santa Sophia Catholic College is a subscriber of Happy Families parenting resources. All families of the College receive a FREE membership! Sign up here.