Last Monday, all staff attended a Staff Spirituality day in Goulburn with other Northern Region schools. The day was a great way to start the term, focusing on kindness, compassion for our world and for those around us. Dr Caroline Thompson, organised the day around the parable of the Good Samaritan, also discussing Pope Francis' encyclical titled, Fratelli Tutti.

Next Friday, St Bede's will be celebrating Grandparent's Day. Grandparents hold such a special place in our own and our children's lives. We hope that many of our grandparents will be able to join us for the celebration. Please see the attached flyer for details. **Any grandparents wishing to take their children out of school for lunch will need to sign them out at the office before leaving then sign back in when they return to school**.

Friday 4th August - Grandparent's Day. 12:30-2pm at St Bede's School.

Tuesday 8th August - Mary Mackillop Feast Day Liturgy, 10am at St Bede's Church (some students will be representing St Bede's at the Parish Mass that will take place at St Patrick's in Araluen at 11am. These families have been contacted).

Sunday 17th September - Br Brian's Farewell from the St Bede's Parish. This event is being organised by the parish, all families and children are invited to attend to recognise and thank Br Brian for all he has done for our community. The celebration be will held from 2-5pm. More details will be provided closer to the date.