Term 4 Week 1 of 12
Friday, 6th October 2023
This Week’s Newsletter Items:
● Cyber Safety Information Session
● 2024 Planning & Class Placement
● Art and Cultural Show
● Resurrection Community News
● 2024 Student Leadership Program
● Colour Run
● Gospel & Gospel Reflection
● Term 4 Dates
Dear Parents, Students & Friends,
Welcome back to Term Four! I hope you had a wonderful break; we were certainly blessed with some beautiful spring weather - this week not so much!
Term Four has always been my favourite of the school year as it provides an opportunity for us all to reflect on the growth and achievements that have already been made but to recognise that there are still 11 weeks of the school year left! Plenty of opportunities to grow whether that be academically, socially, emotionally or spiritually!
So, I hope that all within our community take this opportunity to make the most of the experiences presented to them this term. A term that I am confident will be filled with achievements, personal growth and memorable experiences.
Cyber Safety Parent Information Session
A final reminder that next Wednesday we have Martin and Carly from Inform and Empower presenting a cyber safety session Raising Kids in a Digital World.
A significant number of students concerns that teachers at Resurrection are dealing with, stem from issues that occur on social media which is used outside school. Most apps require users to be 13 years or above, therefore, Resurrection students shouldn’t be on many social media apps – yet they are.
If your child is using Instagram, Snapchat, Discord etc., I strongly suggest you attend this session to find out more about these social media platforms.
The details for this parent information session are listed at the back of the newsletter. Please register via this link or by scanning the QR code below.
Cyber Safety Parent Information Session
A final reminder that next Wednesday we have Martin and Carly from Inform and Empower presenting a cyber safety session Raising Kids in a Digital World.
A significant number of students concerns that teachers at Resurrection are dealing with, stem from issues that occur on social media which is used outside school. Most apps require users to be 13 years or above, therefore, Resurrection students shouldn’t be on many social media apps – yet they are.
If your child is using Instagram, Snapchat, Discord etc., I strongly suggest you attend this session to find out more about these social media platforms.
The details for this parent information session are listed at the back of the newsletter. Please register via this link or by scanning the QR code below.
When receiving written communication that requests a specific teacher, knowing that the teacher may not be in the same year level the following year, I read it as a parent’s way of expressing the type of teacher your child responds well to. In doing so, it affirms the quality, temperament, characteristics of the teaching staff that we wish to foster at Resurrection.
At the same time, it gives me an insight into the quality of relationship that has been formed between parent and teacher over the year(s). A positive relationship between parent, student and teacher makes a huge difference in the way a student engages in their learning and the school community.
Please note that we may not be able to provide you with exactly what you want, but we do try to do our best given the many and diverse factors that go into making up a class.
All emails must be received by Friday 3rd
November 3.30pm.
Please title the email with the
heading
“Confidential – 2024 Class Placement”. The email address to use is: jdavis@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au
Resurrection Art and Cultural Show
The Resurrection Art and Cultural Show will be held on Wednesday 25th of October from 4.00pm – 6.00pm.
This year the theme is The Inspiration of Art and Culture. Mr Moloney has had many entries in to the logo competition. The winning entry will be announced and unveiled at assembly on Monday. In next week’s newsletter we will have more information regarding the different activities that will make up the Art and Cultural show.
This week you would have also received an Operoo form to complete if your child would like to participate in the cultural parade. Last year this was a highlight of the art show and we are looking forward to again celebration the diverse cultures and heritages that make up our Resurrection community.
God bless,
Jess Davis
Acting Principal
Resurrection Community News
The students of Resurrection are one talented bunch!
On the 15th of October I will be competing at the Victorian Gymnastics Championships. This event will be held at the Geelong Arena. I qualified through succeeding at the Regionals. I am really excited and slightly nervous.
Lelaina Endres-Wico
6C
After only a couple of massive rehearsals, one being at the MCG just this Thursday, six students from Resurrection ranging from Grades 2 to 6 rocked it at this year’s AFL Grand Final by performing with legendary rock n roll band, Kiss!
Learning choreography, listening to their studio teachers plus choreographer leaders from Mushroom, the kids took it all in their stride and performed with confidence and energy despite some initial nerves - Father Gerard’s ‘Maranatha’ meditation practice coming in handy to calm some of the kids!
We are so grateful to KStar Studios for this experience and thought we’d share a pic with you!
Jaqui & Wes Yuan
Parents of Daniel & Hannah
If you would like to share anything about any special events that may be happening in your communities, family groups or for your children. We would like to know about when your community groups are celebrating special events or when your child/ren have sporting wins, dance exams, language school awards etc. We would love to be able to publish these celebrations in our newsletter (with photos of course) to acknowledge all the different communities and groups that our families are part of.
Please email
2024 Student Leadership Program
It is that time of year where our 2023 Grade 4 and 5 students start to consider student leadership for next year. The roles that students are able to apply for are School Captain, House Captain, Social Justice, Sustainability and Environment and Faith and Life for 2023. All leadership roles for 2024 will be announced by the end of Term 4 2023.
School leadership provides students with the opportunity to participate in school improvement, to have the opportunity to experience various forms of leadership and to take both ownership and responsibility for the development, enhancement and management of the school.
A school captain’s responsibilities are:
· To follow the Resurrection Primary School Code of Behaviour.
· To be an excellent role model for all students.
· To show respect to all members of the school community.
· To wear the school uniform properly to school and school functions.
· To assist students, staff and parents through the diligent and courteous performance of duties associated with the role.
The timeline for the School Student Leader appointment is as follows:
Week 1: Teachers to discuss with students about applying for all leadership roles. Nomination forms to be handed out.
Week 2: Nomination forms due back to Mrs Betham (end Week 2)
Week 3: School Captain speeches and voting to be completed (Friday 20th October)
Week 4: School Captains to be announced (Monday 23rd October). House Captain candidates deliver speeches for Grade 5 and 6 2024 (Friday 27th October)
Week 5: House Captains 2024 announced
Week 6: Social Justice, Sustainability and Environment and Faith and Life Captain candidates deliver speeches (Thursday 9th November)
Week 7: Social Justice, Faith and Life and Sustainability and Environmental Captains announced (Monday 13th November
Week 11: All student leaders receive their badge for 2024 (Friday 15th December)
Mrs Shannon Betham
Senior Level Leader
On Friday November the 3rd, Resurrection will be holding a Colour Explosion School Fun Run. Today, all students have received a sponsorship booklet for the colour run. We are fundraising for the refurbishment of the basketball court.
Fundraising for our Colour Explosion School Fun Run is entirely online. Students can create a cybersafe, online profile page at www.plantadifference.com.au.
Extra Incentives to Fundraise!
o Monty the Monstar’s Bonus Prizes – achieve milestones to unlock Monty’s bonus prizes.
o $10,000 JB HI FI Spending Spree for one organisation’s highest fundraising student – it could be you!
o Our school will win an extra $5,000 if we have the highest average fundraised amount per student in 2023.
o A Play Station 5 Gaming Bundle – see your child’s sponsorship booklet for more!
o For further information, please contact via email, either Miss Brittany Davidson (bdavidson@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au) or Mr Matt Galea (mgalea@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au)
Miss Brittany Davidson & Mr Matt Galea
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (21:33 - 43)
He leased his vineyard to other farmers.
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, ‘Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard; he fenced it round, dug a winepress in it and built a tower; then he leased it to tenants and went abroad. When vintage time drew near he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his servants, thrashed one, killed another and stoned a third. Next he sent some more servants, this time a larger number, and they dealt with them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them. “They will respect my son,” he said. But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, “This is the heir. Come on, let us kill him and take over his inheritance.” So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They answered, ‘He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will deliver the produce to him when the season arrives.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:
It was the stone rejected by the builders
that became the keystone. This was the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see?
‘I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.’
Gospel Reflection
This week’s gospel must be read in conjunction with the first reading (Isaiah 5:1-7) and the responsorial psalm, because the message of these passages is implicit in the parable told by Jesus. As soon as Jesus began to describe the vineyard – fenced around, a winepress dug and tower built – his audience would have immediately known that he was reflecting the Isaiah description of Israel as the vineyard of the Lord. Isaiah’s condemnation of Israel in that passage is so strong that one can almost imagine Jesus’ audience cringing in anticipation of where this story was leading.
The imagery Jesus used would have been so familiar to his audience that it was almost mundane, and yet Jesus, as usual, gives the image a twist. He describes a vineyard owner whose tenant farmers rebel, beat and murder his servants. Any one of these acts was punishable by death and the audience may well have expected the story to end there. And yet the landowner sends further messengers – hopeful of a change of heart from the tenants and allowing them the opportunity to do what is right. After these messengers are also murdered, the landowner sends his own son to collect the harvest from the tenants.
Jesus, of course, is drawing on the familiar image of Israel as the vineyard of the Lord. God, the landowner, has entrusted this beautifully prepared land to the people of Israel and yet they have taken ownership for themselves and forgotten their Lord. Messengers, in the form of prophets, have been sent to call the people back to God but they were ignored and even murdered. Now, the Son has been sent to the people and received much the same response. When Jesus asks his audience of chief priests and elders what the landowner should do, they are acutely aware that he is asking them how God should deal with them.
Scriptural context – Fulfilling prophecy
Matthew’s whole recount of this parable is
dependent upon the reader/listener’s familiarity with earlier writings within the Old Testament. We are fortunate that the
designers of the lectionary have included
the relevant passages as the first reading
and psalm for this Sunday’s readings. The
original audience would have drawn on
their own familiarity with the texts and recognised Jesus’ words as echoing those of Isaiah and the psalmist. Matthew’s gospel was particularly keen to cast Jesus in the image of fulfilling the prophecies of the Jewish tradition. Throughout Matthew’s gospel we see the author placing the words of prophecy in Jesus’ mouth or using the narration to confirm that Jesus performed actions to fulfil the words of the prophets.
Have you thought? The benevolent landowner
One of the images from this gospel that
would have been puzzling to the audience, and may have tipped them off that Jesus was telling a parable with a particular message, is the image of the landowner being incredibly benevolent and tolerant of his rebellious tenants. Jesus’ audience would have known that the law was always on the side of a landowner over his tenants. Any misdeed by a tenant farmer would have
been dealt with swiftly and severely and yet the landowner in Jesus’ story (God) is almost unbelievably patient and prepared to give the tenants every opportunity to do the right thing.
Living the Gospel – Different View: Using scripture to justify hatred
This text is one that has been used by some Christians to justify their hatred and persecution of Jews. They point to the parable Jesus told as evidence that Jesus blamed the Jewish people for his death. It is a strange fact that some people believe that the only way to justify their own beliefs is to try to destroy the beliefs (and believers) of other faiths. For hundreds of years Christians abused and tormented Jews, driving them out of cities and even countries. The terrible treatment of Jews in World War II was drawing on a long history of Christians persecuting Jews.
Specialist Awards
Performing Arts: Jody Banks
Rayyann N (5A) - For being a highly creative learner when creating and performing a puppet show script, and for demonstrating an excellent and expressive character voice when taking part in a puppet show performance. Great creativity Rayyann!
Visual Arts: Jake Moloney
Elijah C (2A) - For showcasing your growing knowledge of space, shape and colour when creating your Henri Matisse inspired ‘Collage Plate’. Great learning Elijah!
S T E M: Matt Dalton
Giselle J (3C) - For being an inquisitive learner during STEM. She used her early finishers time effectively to practise her touch typing skills. Well done Giselle.
P.E: Jen Barresi
Estela P (1C) - For being a wonderful listener and helper in P.E. You’ve shown resilience, respect and responsible behaviour every week. Wonderful effort Estela!
Japanese: Yumiko Aiki
Tue L N (1A) - For being innovative and a risk taker when expressing her understanding and depth of knowledge of the Japanese language. Well done Miranda!
Week 1
Monday 02/10
Students Return To School
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 03/10
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 04/10
Saint Francis of Assisi
Review Dialogue & Engagement Sessions
Thursday 05/10
Friday 06/10
Saint Bruno
Saturday 07/10
Our Lady of the Rosary
Sunday 08/10
27th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 2
Monday 09/10
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 10/10
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Inform and Empower Cyber Safety Parent information session 7-8.30pm
Wednesday 11/10
Saint John XXIII
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Thursday 12/10
Prep Swimming Program
NO GRADE 1/2 SWIMMING PROGRAM
Emergency Displan Practice
Friday 13/10
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea - Seniors
1/2 Swimming Program
NO Prep Swimming program
Emergency Displan Practice
Saturday 14/10
Saint Callistus I
Sunday 15/10
28th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 3
Monday 16/10
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 17/10
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Wednesday 18/10
Saint Luke
Prep Swimming Program
Grade 1/2 Swimming Program
Resurrection Art & Cultural Show
Thursday 19/10
Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues
Saint Paul of the Cross
Prep Swimming Program
NO 1/2 Swimming program
Friday 20/10
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea - Middles
1/2 Swimming Program
NO Prep Swimming program
Saturday 21/10
Sunday 22/10
29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 4
Monday 23/10
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 24/10
Parent Advisory Council 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Learning Diversity Leaders Network
Wednesday 25/10
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 26/10
Improved Writing Symposium
Friday 27/10
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea -Juniors
ONWZ Principals Network Meeting
Saturday 28/10
Saints Simon and Jude
Sunday 29/10
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 5
Monday 30/10
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 31/10
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 01/11
The Solemnity of All Saints
Thursday 02/11
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
Friday 03/11
Resurrection Colour Run
Saint Martin de Porres
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea - Preps
Saturday 04/11
Saint Charles Borromeo
Sunday 05/11
31st Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 6
Monday 06/11
School Closure (TIL)
Tuesday 07/11
Melbourne Cup Day – Public Holiday
Wednesday 08/11
Thursday 09/11
Friday 10/11
2024 Prep Transition Session 1
Saint Leo the Great
Remembrance Day Service Led By Seniors
Religious Education Leaders Network
Saturday 11/11
Remembrance Day
Saint Martin of Tours
Sunday 12/11
32nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 7
Monday 13/11
Student House Activity Day
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 14/11
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 15/11
Saint Albert the Great
Year 5 Camp information night (6.00pm)
Student Wellbeing Leaders Network
Thursday 16/11
Saint Margaret of Scotland
Saint Gertrude
Friday 17/11
2024 Prep Transition Session 2
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea – Middles
First Reconciliation Ceremony
ONWZ Principals Network Meeting
Saturday 18/11
Sunday 19/11
33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
Week 8
Monday 20/11
School Closure Day - 2024 Curriculum Planning
Tuesday 21/11
Parent Support Group Meetings
Parent Advisory Council 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 22/11
Parent Support Group Meetings
Saint Cecilia
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 23/11
Saint Clement I
Saint Columban
Parent Support Group Meetings
Friday 24/11
Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc and companions
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea – Juniors
2024 Prep Transition Session 3
2024 Prep & Grade 6 Parent Dinner
Deputy Principals Network
Sample Report Comments to Grant & Report Reader
Saturday 25/11
Saint Catherine of Alexandra
Sunday 26/11
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King Of The Universe
Week 9
Monday 27/11
2024 Student Transition Day 1 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 28/11
Parent Support Group Meetings
Year 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill
Wednesday 29/11
Parent Support Group Meetings
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Year 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill
Thursday 30/11
Parent Support Group Meetings
Saint Andrew
Year 5 Camp- Sovereign Hill
Friday 01/12
2024 Prep Transition Session 4
Reports due to leadership
Saturday 02/12
Sunday 03/12
1st Sunday Of Advent
Week 10
Monday 04/12
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
2024 Student Transition Day 2 (Prep – Grade 5s)
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 06/12
Saint Nicholas
Carols By Candlelight 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 07/12
Saint Ambrose
Friday 08/12
2024 Prep Transition Session 5
Year Level Mass followed by parent morning tea - Preps
Reports sent out
ONWZ Principals Network Meeting
Saturday 09/12
Sunday 10/12
2nd Sunday Of Advent
Week 11
Monday 11/12
Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
Exec Team 9.30am - 11.00am
Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Reports Printed
Tuesday 12/12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Reports sent home
Wednesday 13/12
Saint Lucy
Grade 6 Big Day Out
Thursday 14/12
Grade 6 Graduation Liturgy & Presentation Night 6.00pm
Friday 15/12
Whole School Mass 9.00am
End of Year Award Ceremony
Last Day Of Term
Saturday 16/12
Sunday 17/12
Week 12
Monday 18/12/11
School closure day (Student hand over)
Tuesday 19/12
School Closure Day (Staff Christmas lunch)
Wednesday 20/12
School closure day (Time in Lieu for staff)
Thursday 21/12
Friday 22/12
Saturday 23/12
Sunday 24/12
Christmas Vigil
