In Parishes throughout the Diocese of Wollongong we will celebrated the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe Cycle A. In Sunday’s Gospel Jesus described to his disciples the scene of the judgement of the Son of Man. All the nations will be assembled before him, and he will separate them as a shepherd separates sheep and goats upon their return from the pasture. The judgements made by the Son of Man will be based upon the acts of mercy shown to the least ones—the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned.

On this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Bishop Brian shared his vision for the parishes of the Diocese of Wollongong, entitled Come & See, Go & Make. The message from our Bishop is accompanied by a number of excellent resources which you were provided at Mass at your Parish this weekend, 1. A vision for parishes – which our Bishop invites us to prayerfully read 2. Principles and Foundations – a short explanation of key principles described in the vision document, which are also formative in our own personal faith and understanding; 3. Go Deeper – a short compendium of additional reading on key concepts discussed in the vision document.

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Friday we had the wonderful opportunity to meet Miss Angela Pecnik the new Principal for St Paul's who will begin her Principalship in 2024. Miss Pecnik was very impressed by the welcome she received by students, staff and parents and carers at St Paul's. Miss Pecnik enjoyed the opportunity to join our school at our Week 7 whole school assembly led by Year Six. Miss Pecnik brings many wonderful gifts and attributes that will enrich the community of St Paul’s and I am looking forward to hearing the great achievements of St Paul’s in 2024.

Welcome Kindergarten 2024

Last Friday 24 November we held an orientation morning for our 2024 Kindergarten Parents and Carers and students. This was the first of many parent and carer and school partnership experiences that our Kindergarten 2024 parents and carers will engage in throughout their child's education. The orientation morning was an opportunity to outline to the 2024 Kindergarten parents and carers our many achievements at St Paul's and the value we place on parent and carer and school partnership. We welcome 63 Kindergarten students to the St Paul's Catholic Parish School community and I am certainly looking forward to our students joining us in 2024.

Student Leadership

I would like to congratulate the Year Five students who presented a Captains Speech as part of the selection process for School Captains for 2024. I had the privilege of listening to the wonderful speeches delivered by our Year 5 students who have nominated themselves for School Captain for 2024. I was very impressed with our Year 5 students' understanding of leadership qualities, the importance of Christian values, being approachable and a role model for other students. In developing students as school leaders in the school community, all Year 5 students will take on leadership responsibilities and work within teams in 2024 to ensure all students are represented and have a voice at St Paul’s. 

We expect our school leaders to model responsible, respectful and safe behaviours. They are a student leadership team that supports our Principal, staff and greater school community in delivering the school’s mission and vision. Voting will be finalised in the coming weeks and the School Captains and Senior Leadership Team will be announced on Friday 8th December at our farewell whole school assembly.

2023 Annual Improvement Goals

This year Staff have spent time reflecting on the progress and impact of our 2023 School Annual Improvement Goals. I have summarised each goal below and the actions that have taken place as a result of the reflective work of staff at St Paul's.

Goal 1: Students will have opportunities to demonstrate understanding of the school Catholic values through explicit teaching in Religious Education. The 4 school nominated Catholic values are Compassion, Inclusivity, Integrity and Inclusion. Core scripture has been linked and used to describe the meaning of each core value and to demonstrate how Jesus modelled the value in the Gospel. The teaching of Catholic values through connection to scripture, storytelling and other pedagogical practices are evident in our classrooms. School signage has been created to display the Catholic values and our Positive Behaviour for Learning and the school wide award system now reflect the Catholic values.

Goal 2: Teachers will have a deep understanding of the aspects of place value and implement evidence-based strategies for teaching Representing Number so that all students demonstrate growth in place value. The school's commitment to Continuous Catholic School Improvement led to a focused effort on improving student outcomes in Mathematics. Following a thorough analysis of various assessment data, the school identified a need to enhance teacher expertise in Place Value. In collaboration with Bridgeen Pritchard; Education Officer from Catholic Education Office, Wollongong,  the staff at St Paul’s worked to deepen its understanding of Di Siemon and Angela Rogers' research on the importance of Place Value to the teaching and learning of Mathematics, and the outcomes and content of the ‘Representing Number’ aspect of the NSW Curriculum.

A robust assessment was introduced and administered across Kindergarten to Year 6 and teachers worked collaboratively to mark, moderate and reflect on student progress and achievement in Place Value then used this data to inform teaching and learning programs and targeted teaching opportunities at the point of need. Teachers worked with the Instructional Coach and K-2 Curriculum Advisor to embed high-impact teaching strategies including targeted teaching, collaborative learning and the ‘Talk moves’ oral language and questioning strategies to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills,  communication and reasoning skills and metacognition in mathematics. Teachers created scope and sequences that will facilitate deep learning through a connected approach to the teaching of mathematics and an agreed practice that reflects the pedagogical shift and professional learning gained in 2023.

Teachers engaged in targeted teaching, collaboratively designing lessons based on mathematical outcomes, analysing student work samples, and tailoring instruction to individual student levels. Professional learning sessions were strategically organised to promote reflection and a commitment to continuous improvement among teachers. 

Recognising the important role of a parent in learning, St Paul’s hosted a mathematics workshop, led by students, to model engaging mathematical learning games, fostering student engagement and providing opportunities to consolidate key mathematical concepts learnt in the classroom, and at home. Parents have remained up to date and informed of staff engagement in professional learning and growth in mathematics throughout the year via the fortnightly newsletter, term curriculum overviews,  homework activities and tasks, and via the SeeSaw platform.

Goal 3: Students will have an improved understanding of interpersonal skills so they respectfully interact with others. This year, we have placed a special emphasis on enhancing interpersonal skills among our students, ensuring they engage in respectful interactions with others.

Focus on Interpersonal Skills: Our aim at St Paul’s is to cultivate an environment where students not only excel academically but also thrive socially and emotionally. Through targeted initiatives and classroom activities, we are fostering a deepened understanding of interpersonal skills, empowering our students to respectfully and positively interact with their peers and the broader community.

Professional Learning for Staff: To further strengthen our approach, our dedicated staff members engaged in external professional learning opportunities. The focus of this training was to equip our educators with evidence-based strategies that enabled them to model and impart essential interpersonal skills to our students. 

Our dedicated staff members have been actively engaged in collecting and analysing data through various tools to better understand and address the social and emotional needs of our students. Staff regularly collected data on student well-being through the Social and Emotional Learning Continuum and updated this in Case Collaboration meetings. Years 3-6 students participated in the Pivot survey, a valuable tool designed to gather their perspectives on various aspects of their school experience. This survey provides staff with valuable feedback directly from our students, allowing staff to gain insights into their feelings, experiences, and perceptions. 

Throughout the school year, staff used the Social and Emotional Learning Continuum to gather valuable insights into the well-being of our students. This tool allowed staff to assess and track student’s social and emotional development, providing a comprehensive view of their strengths and areas for growth. The data collected was then discussed and updated in our collaborative Case Collaboration meetings and Collaborative Planning meetings, where our staff worked together to tailor support strategies for individual students.

The PB4L Staff Team analysed and used data from Pivot, Compass (behaviour) and SEL continuum to determine a school focus based on data. Class teachers used the data to reward students' behaviour through Green Zone Rewards. 

Berry Street Education Model (BSEM): As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, our staff actively participated in professional learning sessions centred around the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). This model, renowned for its focus on supporting the social and emotional development of students, aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide a holistic education experience.

Throughout the year there has been a shift with engagement and participation in Welcome Circle. Across the school, grades are utilising Ready to Learn Scales adapted from BSEM whereby students identify emotions with reference to Ready to Learn Scale. Throughout the school there has been a development of metalanguage when students are communicating their emotions. 

What BSEM Means for St Paul’s: Through BSEM, our educators gained valuable insights and practical strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This model not only addresses the academic needs of our students but also places a strong emphasis on their emotional well-being, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to navigate various social situations successfully.

Professional Learning for Parents: Parents and carers engaged in how the school effectively supports their children with interpersonal skills through newsletters and a Parent and Carer Education Workshop in Term 3. This workshop gave staff the opportunity to work in partnerships with parents and carers to develop and maintain a common understanding of student learning goals. Your partnership in reinforcing these skills at home is invaluable, and we encourage you to engage in conversations with your children about their experiences and learning.

This year staff have been excited about the positive impact these initiatives have had on the overall growth and development of our students.

Staffing 2024 Update

Mrs Rebecca Nunes will be returning to her substantive Assistant Principal leadership role in 2024. We welcome Mrs Nunes back in 2024 and look forward to seeing her after her leave. Mrs Nunes will be of great support for Miss Angela Pecnik as Miss Pecnik settles into her role as Principal. 

I would like to congratulate Mrs Alexandra Hingston who has accepted a role with the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong. Alexandra has been appointed the role of Education Officer Literacy/Curriculum implementation. We will acknowledge the great work of Mrs Hingston at the farewell Mass and assembly Friday 8th December.

After a recruitment process I would like to congratulate Miss Alana Stroligo who was the successful applicant for a permament Middle Leader role at St Paul's.  Miss Stroligo will be in the acting Religious Education Coordinator role for the 2024 school year and then will move to the Middle Leader 2 role in 2025. I wish Miss Stroligo all the very best with her leadership roles.

After a recruitment process I would like to congratulate Mrs Bree-Anna Fogliada who was the successful applicant for a temporary Middle Leader role at St Paul's.  I wish Mrs Fogliada all the very best with her leadership role.

After a recruitment process I would like to welcome Mrs Patricia Staff to St Paul’s for the start of the 2024 school year. Mrs Staff is currently in an acting Middle Leader role at St Therese Catholic Parish School at West Wollongong. We are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Staff to the school community in 2024.

The staffing process is currently continuing and I am hoping to have this complete by the end of next week. Following this I will be able to communicate staff and class allocations with parents and carers in the Week 10 school newsletter after the Meet and Greet sessions on Wednesday 13th December.

Semester Two Student Reports

The Semester Two Student Reports are an opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and growth students have made in the second Semester of the 2023 school year. I would like to express my gratitude to the teachers and Grade Leaders who have spent much of their time finalising the student reports that will be shared with parents and carers on Friday 8th December Week 9. In Week 10 there is an opportunity to make contact with your child's teacher to discuss the Semester Two student reports.  I am very proud of our students and the growth they have made in their learning, faith and well being during Semester Two.

Annual School Report Survey Results

This year we have achieved a great deal and there is much to celebrate. The recent results from the Annual School Survey which parents and carers, students and staff completed is indicative that our community values and acknowledges the many strengths of our school. These results will be shared with parents and carers via the school newsletter this week.

Student Satisfaction

97% of students agreed that they are proud of the school, 93% of students agreed that the school helps them in their understanding of the Catholic faith, 96% of students agreed that their teacher encourages them to learn to the best of their ability, 95% of students agreed that they understand their rights and responsibilities at school, 95% of students agreed that they felt safe at school, 93% of students agreed that there are people at school they could approach for help if they had a problem, 94% of students agreed that there are sporting and other activities in which they can become involved.

Staff Satisfaction

95% of staff agreed that the school helps students to develop a knowledge and understanding about Catholic tradition, 95% of staff agreed that the school helps students understand their rights and responsibilities, 96% of staff agreed that students are challenged to maximise their learning outcomes, 100% of staff agreed that the school strives to meet the individual learning needs of students, 100% of staff agreed that the school provides appropriate information to parents and carers about students’ academic, well-being and behaviour needs, 100% of staff agreed that the school provides a safe and supportive environment.

Parent and Carer Satisfaction

100% of parents and carers agreed that the school helps their child to develop knowledge and understanding about Catholic tradition. 95% of parents and carers agreed that their child is challenged to maximise his/her learning outcomes. 94% of parents and carers agreed that the school strives to meet their child’s individual learning needs. 95% of parents and carers agreed that the school provides appropriate information about their child’s academic, well-being and behaviour needs, 96% of parents and carers agreed that the school provides a safe and supportive environment and 97% of parents and carers agreed that the school develops partnerships with parents and carers.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support.

Acknowledgement to Country

St Paul's Albion Park acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people past and present, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built.

Your child’s semester 2 report will be available to you via Compass on Friday 8th December. 

Teachers award students overall grades based on the common grade scale. Below is information taken directly from NSW Education Standards Authority’s website. If your child receives a ‘C’ grade, this means that they have achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills at their stage level. It is important to remember that if your child receives the same overall grade for two consecutive reports, they have made progress. Between the two reporting periods, your child will have learned new knowledge and skills of a more advanced nature.

The Common Grade Scale

On Friday 17th November the Youth Liaison from Lake Illawarra Police, Senior Constable Jo Cummings visited the school to talk with Year 4, 5 and 6 students. She discussed how the police can help them, how to stay safe online, and the impact of their words and actions both online and in person. Her biggest message to the students was treat others the way you would like them to treat you.

The bus company have been in communication with the school about reminding students to have their Opal Card on them at all times when catching the bus to and/or from school.

If your child requires a new Opal Card please follow the link below to do so: 

https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply 

Thank you for your cooperation with this!

Mrs Angela Mourinho

Acting Assistant Principal

As we approach the festive season, we are excited to share with you the various activities and events planned at St Paul’s Albion Park to celebrate the season of Advent. This special time provides us with the opportunity to come together as a school community, reflect on the meaning of the season, and engage in meaningful activities that embody the spirit of hope, joy, peace, and love.

Join us on Monday 4th December for our Advent Liturgy that will be led by Year 5. During Advent we await the birth of Jesus Christ. Each week, students will have the honour of lighting a candle, representing the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in their classrooms. We invite you to join us in this reflective and joyous occasion that will take place in the School Hall from 2:15pm.

In the spirit of giving, St Paul’s] will have organised a community outreach initiative with St Vincent de Paul throughout the Advent season. We encourage students and families to participate as we seek to make a positive impact in our local community. Students are asked to bring in an item to be placed in a hamper for families in need.

During the season of Advent children may like to participate in daily activities, reflections and small acts of kindness during the countdown to Christmas. We encourage families to engage in these activities together, fostering a sense of unity and shared joy. Please refer to the image below.

We look forward to embracing the spirit of Advent together as a school community. Your involvement and participation make these celebrations even more special. If you have any questions or would like more information about specific Advent activities, please feel free to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.

Wishing you and your families a blessed Advent season filled with hope, peace, joy, and love.

Upcoming Dates: Mass and Liturgies

This term the following grades will be attending Mass on Friday from 9:30am. Parents are welcome to join students at Mass, following Mass parents are invited to join their child for an open classroom and a morning tea in the School Library.

On Friday 8th December we will have our End of Year Mass and Farewell Assembly for leaving staff which will be led by Kindergarten. The Mass will be held in the Church at 9:30 followed by an Assembly at 12:00pm in the School Hall. During this assembly we will be announcing the 2024 School Captains and allow the St Paul’s staff, student and parent community the opportunity to congratulate and acknowledge the new leaders. 

Kind Regards,

Miss Alana Stroligo

Acting Religious Education Coordinator

Dear Parents and Carers,

You should have received a phone call, off the Classroom Teacher, if your child is receiving an end of year school award. These will be handed out as part of the Christmas Concert on Thursday 14th December.

Please see the below criteria for these awards. If you have any questions please phone the Classroom Teacher.


Kristie Bicknell
Senior School Support Officer

During Term 4, Year 2 have worked incredibly hard to reach their learning goals. Enjoy a snapshot of their learning for their last term in Year 4.

Mrs Bennett and Mrs Griffiths

Year 2 Teachers

ACE AWARDS

Cody 2 Red

Alex 2 Red

Addison 4 Red

Mick 4 Red

Christian 4 Blue

Dante 6 Blue

Aden 6 Blue

PRINCIPAL AWARDS

Cody 2 Red

Thomas 2 Red

Jessica 3 Red

Chanel 3 Red

Addison 4 Red

Abigael 5 Blue

Jacinta 5 Blue

Aiden 5 Blue

Isabel 6 Blue

Dante 6 Blue

MARY MACKILLOP AWARDS

Addison 4 Red

Jacinta 5 Blue

Isabel  6 Blue

Dante 6 Blue

Archie 6 Blue

On Friday 24 November, Year 2 set off on a bus for their excursion to the Science Space Centre at the University of Wollongong.

Mrs Bennett and Mrs Griffiths

Year 2 Teachers

Wow what a term we’ve had in choir! Our numbers have grown! There are so many students from across Year 3 to Year 6 and ASPECT who want to be involved in leading the National Anthem at Monday morning assembly and in the special choir item of the Christmas Concert.

The choir students have shown the skill of commitment by coming along each Tuesday to rehearse. This term we are busy working on our PITCH and we have certainly heard the improvement. Students have really enjoyed leading their own warm ups this term. “I can sing a song in a whisper voice”. Just ask them and they’ll demonstrate. 

We have explored traditional Christmas carols and modern Australian Christmas carols. We have worked hard on one song which will be performed at the end of year Christmas concert in Week 10. 

Julianne Tonini

Students are invited to share their talents with their classmates on Monday 11 December in Week 10. 

This is an opportunity for students to perform to their friends in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. Students can perform alone, with a partner or in a small group.

Please encourage your child to think about whether they would like to share any singing, dancing, comedy, acting or musical skills. 

Students are only allowed to enter 1 act, and the act must be no longer than 1 minute long. Students can sign up with their classroom teacher.

Belinda Evans, Samantha Ryan and Julianne Tonini

On the last day of school the 15th December students are invited to wear Christmas mufti clothes and there will be games, ice blocks an loads of Christmas fun to celebrate the many achievements our students have made this year. 

On Thursday the 23rd November, St Paul’s welcomed all of the new Kindergarten students for 2024! 

The students spent time in Kinder Red and Kinder Blue with Miss Tonini and Miss Ryan. Miss Stroligo, Miss Dryden, Mrs Shaw, Miss McGeehan and Miss Nunes were also lucky enough to meet the new kinder students and help them settle into their new classroom.

The new kinder students visited their classroom for 2024 and did some activities with their new teacher. It was the first time they worked at school without their parents close by and they were very responsible and excited. 

The students completed a writing and drawing activity and then practised lining up and had lots of photos back at the hall with their proud families. 

We are all looking forward to welcoming the new kindergarten students in 2024!

Julianne Tonini and Samantha Ryan

As we inch closer to the end of 2023, teachers and students are beginning extended transition processes to support students preparing for their new 2024 class. 

As part of the initiatives in Stage Three, to develop the Leadership Qualities of our Year Five and Six students, our Year 5 students have begun their preparation for nominations for the role of School Captain 2024, Senior Leadership Team 2024 or one of the Leadership Teams.

Congratulations to ASPECT for winning the Laudato Si’ Weekly class award for Week 7. During our random audit, they were the class who had their lights, fans, air conditioning, TV and the powerpoints all switched off. Well done! Thank you for doing your bit to help our environment.

Throughout Term 4,  eligible Year Six students have been participating in “Extreme Green Zone” rewards. To be eligible to participate in the challenges students must:

• Complete set tasks in the classroom to the best of their ability
• Follow the school rules in the classroom and on the playground

• Be respectful to staff and each other

• Play fairly and kindly with their classmates

Week 3 - PG Movie

In Week 3, we had our first Extreme Green Zone Reward for the Term. After a voting process, we decided to watch an all-time classic, Shrek. We got to bring our pillows and blankets and got ourselves comfortable. We even had some popcorn during the movie. It was awesome.

Week 5 - Party Games

In week 5, we participated in many party games. These games included:

Pass the parcel, balloon races and tug of war. During tug of war, Six Blue won 3 out of 4 rounds, while Six Red won the last round with help from the teachers. In Pass the parcel, Mrs Wilson took into consideration putting the cool little lollies, toys and vouchers in the parcel. Thanks Mrs Wilson! In the balloon races, we enjoyed doing relays and fun activities. The party games were so much fun.

Week 7 - Red Vs. Blue

In week 7, We enjoyed red vs. blue day. We got to wear blue and red for the day, depending on what our class is. We did different challenges, including Trivia and Golden Child. The teachers had a shoot off to finalise who the winners were. Six blue won, but during the battle of the teachers Six Red won.

We can’t wait for the Water Wars that are happening this Friday!

This year students have had the opportunity to participate in additional physical activity with Mrs Lyons on a Wednesday at recess time. Students have enjoyed taking part in aerobic fitness training, dancing and yoga. It has been wonderful seeing a range of students across K-6 join in each week throughout the year.

Mrs Amy Lyons

Physical Education Teacher 

All parents and carers are welcome to an information evening that St Joseph's Catholic High School will be hosting regarding a new proposed bus schedule. Please see details below that were communicated to parents and carers via Compass.

Information Evening Date: 5th December 2023

Information Evening Time: 7pm

Information Evening Location: St Joseph Catholic High School Hall

NEW FAMILIES TO OUR SCHOOL

School Fees are invoiced as an annual account. However, many families elect to pay their school fees by regular instalments and as a new family to our school, we would like to offer you this option. If wish to take up this offer, please complete a Request to Pay by Instalment Form which is available on the school’s website or from the school’s administration office. On completion of the request, either email it to instalments@dow.catholic.edu.au or submit at the school office. Following receipt of the request, instalments will be generated on your school fee account during the process of invoicing 2024 school fees. Your school fee statements are emailed to you and they will provide a list of scheduled payments and their due date.

IMPORTANT: Please note that if you currently have a child or children at another school in the Diocese and you are paying by instalments at this location, you will not need to complete another Request to Pay by Instalment. The instalment request carries over from school to school with the same frequency of payment eg Weekly, fortnightly, etc.

Please see below an invitation to all parents and carers to an afternoon tea on December 13th. The afternoon tea is an opprtunity for the school to express our gratitude for the amazing help and support our parents and carers provide!! A paper copy of this invitation is available from the school office.

As the 2023 school year draws to a close the school would like to remind parents of the current medication procedure.

All long term medication must be provided to the school in a WEBSTER PACK containing one month's supply per pack, clearly labelled with your child’s prescription, name, quantity and time medication is to be taken. The school advises that you consult with your GP or pharmacist to discuss the different styles of packs that will work best with your child’s medication.

Should your child require short term medication, no longer than one to two weeks, the webster pack is not required.  Parents are to provide the medication in the bottle or packet that it is provided by the pharmacist with the prescription clearly labelled.  All liquid medication requires a syringe or medicine cup and dosage pre-drawn to be provided for dispensing the medicine.  

An ‘Authority to Dispense Medication’ form must be provided to the school for all prescribed and over the counter medications before any medication can be dispensed to your child. Parents can access this form at the school office.

The school will be making contact with parents in the coming weeks in regards to the collection of medication on the last day of school for those students leaving.  If your child is returning to St Paul's in 2024 and your medication will still be in date for Term 1 you will not be contacted.  Should you want to collect this medication on the last day of school please email the school via info@spapdow.catholic.edu.au so your medication is ready for signature release.

Kristie Bicknell

Senior School Support Officer

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The Seasons of Growth grief and loss program has concluded for years 3 and 4 with an enjoyable Celebration with the students and their invited guests. It was wonderful to see many mums attend the gathering. The students had a wonderful time sharing some stories and learnings and experience, with a focus on how they learnt what to do when they experience significant changes in their lives through grief or loss, and learning to understand that their feelings are all unique and that change is a normal part of life. Like the Seasons, change signifies growth. Over the program, the students also learnt strategies and skills to cope, problem-solve and make the best choice for them, when they experience big emotions. Many of the students' comments about what they enjoyed most about Seasons was the group activities and making new friends and being able to share their stories in a safe and supported environment. Another most significant aspect of the program was building peer support and understanding, learning helpful thinking and actions, and sharing positive affirmations, which helped them gain more self-confidence and self-esteem. Years 5 and 6 are due to have their celebration in week 9.

Thank you to everyone involved in allowing the students to journey through their changes with Seasons for Growth.

Bernadette Taylor

Starting from Tuesday 21st November the Canteen will not operate for Recess. The Canteen will still be available for lunch service. Please see the facebook page for up to date specials and news!

Order at:www.myschoolconnect.com.au
Please follow us on facebook for all weekly specials and canteen updates www.facebook.com/takeabreaktuckshop

Please see the below document for the minutes of the Term 4 P&F Meeting held on Monday 13th November 2023.

Please see the below flyer regarding the School Holiday Care

Please see below the latest Parish Life Bulletin

Weekend Mass times at St Paul’s Albion Park are: 

• Saturday 6pm
• Sunday 9am

Weekday Mass times at St Paul’s Albion Park are:

• Monday 8am
• Tuesday 6pm
• Wednesday 6pm
• Thursday 8am
• Friday 9:30am

Dear Parents and Carers of Catholic Children in Year 6.

If you wish for your child to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in 2024, there will be a Parent Discernment Meeting on Tuesday 6 February, at 7pm in the church.

This meeting is for parents/carers only. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you will need to arrange a private meeting with Fr Leo.

No application forms will be issued to anyone who has not attended either the discernment meeting or met with Fr Leo.

Please check the St Paul's Parish website (www.stpaulsparish.org.au) for information on dates and expectations of the parish for this year's Sacramental Program.

Thank you,

Therese McQuade

Coordinator, Sacramental Programme

St Paul's Parish

The annual Christmas Carols is just around the corner and this year Carols by Candlelight has a new location Centenary Fields, Albion Park.

Please see the attached flyer for the Aquathlon coming cup on

Tuesday 19th December 2023.