Newsletter Week 4, Term 2 2025

Prinicpal's Messages

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we’ve navigated recent weather challenges. The weather limits our capacity for outdoor play and some regular routines, our thanks to the students for their patience and flexibility.  

The roadworks outside the school have been rescheduled to commence next week. Please be mindful of potential traffic impacts during drop-off and pick-up times. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

We are looking forward to celebrating 90 years of Corpus Christi this term and throughout the year. See our events for term 2.

Catholic Schools Week Celebrations Tuesday 3 June

 
As part of our Catholic Schools Week, we are excited to invite you to our celebration on 3rd of June. As you may be aware Corpus Christi Primary School is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year. 
 
This special day will begin with a whole-school liturgy 9:15 in the school hall at to give thanks for our rich 90-year history. Families are warmly invited to join us for this time of prayer and reflection. 
 
Following the liturgy until 10:30, classrooms will be open for families to visit. Later in the day students will participate in games and learning experiences inspired by the past nine decades of our school’s journey. 
 
Students are invited to dress-up for the day in the theme ‘90’ 
To mark our 90th Anniversary, students are invited to dress up in something related to the number 90. This might include: 

• Representing a particular decade from the past 90 years 

• Wearing an old-style school uniform 

• Creating a costume with 90 of something (e.g. 90 badges, dots, or decorations) 

We look forward to celebrating Catholic School Week, with a special 90th anniversary flavour, this year. 
  

Feast of Corpus Christi Mass and 90th Anniversay Celebration

Faith in Focus

In this weekend's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that when we love Him and keep His word, we are never alone—God makes His home with us. He promises the Holy Spirit will guide us and give us peace that the world cannot offer.

We can help our children understand this message by showing them that God’s love is constant and that we can turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance in times of worry or confusion. Simple daily prayers, quiet moments of reflection can help children recognise God's presence in their lives. We encourage our children to be peacemakers, to listen with open hearts, and to trust that God is always with them.

Religious Education and Spirituality

Year 4 Formation Retreat Day

The theme of our Year 4 student retreat day was 'Called to Make a Difference". Students joined together with Year from St John's Lambton for a great day! Year 4 were welcoming, respectful and inclusive throughout the day, with teachers from both schools commenting on how wonderful it was to see the students making new connections. 

Student Formation programs at Corpus Christi aims to nuture the spirituality of the individual. At CCW we understand that parents and families in Catholic Schools represent a diverse range of religious backgrounds, including those of different faith traditions as well as those with no religious affiliation. With this in mind, it was important for our Year 4 Formation day to allow for all students to know that were no right or wrong answers when it came to their personal spiritual reflection. The guiding questions for the day asked Year 4 to consider the Holy Spirit as a gift, given to us to make a positive difference in our homes, in our school and in the wider world. Students were given opportunities to explore these questions, and what it means for them personally, through prayer, games, scripture, discussion, art and role playing. The enthusiasm and high level of participation through out day was a joy to be a part of. 

Year 4 Formation

Stage 2 Mass for Our Lady Help of Christians

Our Stage 2 classes celebrated mass for the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians this week. Christians look to Mary to help us strengthen our relationship to Christ and to seek comfort and encouragement in our daily lives. Our Lady Help of Christians is the Patron Saint of Australia.

Sacrament of Confirmation

We have 8 students preparing to receive Confirmation next week. These students have been participating in the sacramental program over the last month and are getting excited to be Confirmed. Bishop Michael Kennedy will be presiding over Confirmation at Corpus Christi Church on Tuesday 27th May at 6p.m. 

We keep these children in our prayers as they make their final preparations;  Kynley, Deacon, Neve, Tua, Cara, Mia, Harvey and Samuel. May God bless you as you take the next step in your faith journey.

Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to reflect on the role we can play in collectively building relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

The theme of NRW 2025 is BRIDGING NOW TO NEXT. This message calls for Australians to live the Reconciliaiton message in their hearts, minds and actions, as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Corpus Christi will pray together for Reconciliation Week at our Monday morning assembly on Monday 26th May at 8:50a.m in the undercroft. 

School Photos and Uniform Reminders

 School Photo Day is Tuesday 27 May. Ordering information has been sent out via Compass. It’s important that all students arrive on time so we can begin our photo schedule promptly. Thank you for your support in helping the day run smoothly.  

Winter Uniform  

From Monday 26 May all students are required to wear winter Uniform.

Tie Guidelines for School Photo Day 

As part of the uniform modification outcome last year, the school tie is now optional and can be designated for formal occasions, such as School Photo Day. Students are encouraged to wear a tie if they already own one, however, there is no expectation for families to purchase a tie or provide one if they do not have one. 

We understand that ties have not been widely available this year, and we may be able to provide loan ties for class photos. Please note that we may not have enough ties to loan for individual portraits.   

If your child does not wear a tie, they must wear the long sleeve shirt with the school emblem, and and all shirts should be tucked in at all times.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - PB4L

Uniform Shop

Open Fridays  8:30am to 9:00am (Walk-in shopping)

Online orders via Qkr! close at 8:00am each Friday and will be sent home with your child.

To keep costs low and provide this service to Corpus Christi families, all items are sold close to cost price. If you are available to volunteer on a casual or regular basis, please reach out to admin@waratah.catholic.edu.au.

Catherine McAuley Catholic College's production of High School Musical

“East High is taking the stage in Catherine McAuley Catholic College's production of High School Musical.

Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the whole crew as they sing, dance, and follow their hearts in a show that proves we’re all in this together.

Show Dates: Thursday 19 June 7pm, Friday 20 June 11am, Friday 20 June 7pm.

Location: CMCC Hall

Tickets on sale now: Via Try Booking https://www.trybooking.com/DAVOC

Don’t miss your chance to get’cha head in the game and grab your seats before they’re gone!”

Dates and Reminders