OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

October is known as the Month of the Holy Rosary, a time for Catholics to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayer, particularly the Rosary. The month is dedicated to Mary in gratitude for her protection of the Church. 

During her appearances at Fatima in 1917, Our Lady asked the three children Lucy, Francesco and Jacinta to pray the Rosary reverently every day especially for world peace then extended this request to all faithful.

The Hail Mary will be prayed each week in class. 

CRAZY SOCK DAY - SOCKTOBER

On Friday 24th October we will celebrate Crazy Sock Day to raise funds for Catholic Mission.

Here in Australia, October marks World Mission Month, a celebration of the global work of the Church and the dedication of missionaries, both religious and lay, as they reach out and support children and communities in need around the world. In 2025, Socktober is raising funds for communities in Zambia, to help ensure children have access to food and education, giving them the chance to build a brighter future.

The Mini Vinnies team are promoting this event and ask for a gold coin donation from students wearing crazy socks.

ASSEMBLIES 2025

Each grade will have the opportunity to present an assembly fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons in the hall at 2:30pm. ACE, Principal and Mary MacKillop Awards will be presented at these assemblies. Parents are welcome to attend. Please see below the dates for Semester Two.

Term 4

CHRISTMAS ART

Unfortunately, no student artworks from St Paul’s were successful in being chosen to be displayed at the Wollongong Art Gallery. A selection of artworks from across the diocese will be on display at the Gallery until the end of October if you wish to view the talent on display.

Mrs Jodi Marsh

Religious Education Coordinator