Term 4, Week 6 2024

Hello friends,

It has been wonderful to see our Reception and Yr. 1 classes enjoy their swimming week activities during the course of this week and watching them walk out of the office and back through the office each day with big smiles on their face has been wonderful to see.

Christ the King Feast Day

Our Feast Day celebrations were held yesterday at St Joseph’s church, Brighton. It was wonderful to see our students being so reverent and respectful in our sacred space and conducting themselves so well on the train to and from the church.

Reports for Semester 2 – 2024

The assessment and reporting phase of the semester well underway with teachers and staff collecting data on students, assessing it and then reporting. These important documents will be sent home to families on Monday – 9 December 

Meet the Teacher for 2025

Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher for 2025 on Monday - 9 December 2024. Teachers and students will spend approximately 45 minutes together engaging in some getting to know your activities and developing new friendships.

Uniforms

I have been informed by our uniform supplier that our uniforms will arrive and be ready for sizing by Monday, 25 November. The uniform shop is open on Monday mornings and I’m informed by the supplier that orders can be processed quickly as stock is available online, from Monday

Carols on the courts 

This fantastic event on the school calendar is approaching and the date for this is 29 November. If you are unable to make this evening due to family or other commitments, can you please let your child’s teacher know as this assists with practices and locations of where students will stand on ‘stage’. Please remember this event is an alcohol-free event and BYO tea. There will be some cans of soft drink and water on sale. We look forward to seeing you there.

“Listening is being able to be changed by the other person.” ­– Alan Alda

Thanks and Blessings

Matt Perry

Principal

During the closing weeks of our year we have seen our student share with us many ways to serve.

We began the final weeks by commemorated the anniversary of Remembrance Day with the whole community stopping for prayer and a minutes silence. The students led the service and had the rest of the student body follow in their solemn actions.

Our Year 6 students attended their last Leadership Day of the year- Journey to Emmaus listening to inspirational speakers who had found a way to be the ‘Face of Jesus’ through their actions and careers. The speakers so moved the students that they came to me in the days after requesting a way to put into action what they had heard.

With a little guidance they planned and organised a Christmas Hamper drive. The drive launched this week is a collaboration between our senior students and our local chapter of Vinnies to pack Christmas Hampers for families in our area in need.

This week saw us celebrate our 65th Feast Day and we did so by travelling by train to our parish church of St Jospeh’s. The Men’s Shed cooked a BBQ for us all and then served each child. The day whilst exciting also had service on show. Father Michael led the children through sharing God’s kingdom, and we had 2 Year 5 students as Altar Servers. Saheli and Olivia are new to the role but were wonderful examples of service. All students who complete their Sacraments of initiation are invited to join in the training programme to become Altar Servers and become visible signs of service to all.

GIVING TREE

I’ve spoken with our local chapter of Vinnies and they said that their greatest needs for the families in our area are primary school age childrens’ gifts and books. The giving Tree invites 1 gift per family to be placed under the tree on the day of the Christmas Party.

FEAST DAY

This year we commemorated our 65th Feast Day with mass at our Parish Church- St Joseph Brighton- November 21st. We travelled to Brighton by train, attended mass and shared a Sausage Sizzle provided by the parish and our local Mens’ Shed. We thank all those who made the day a special event.

ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS EVENING

Our parish will be holding a Christmas Carol’s evening on 1st December 6-8pm. Please see the included flier with more information.

Teresa Pascoe

Assistant Principal, Religious Identity and Mission

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE- Award Assembly

Once again we have had a wonderful participation in this year’s award, with many students receiving medals and their certificates.

We will gather to award the certificates and medals on Tuesday  3rd December 2.15pm

All students are encouraged to wear any previous PRC medals awarded. All members of the community are invited to join us for the assembly.

LIBRARY RETURNS

The library will be closing at the end of Wk.7 for borrowing, but remain open for browsing and reading. We ask that all books be returned to school to aid in our end of year sort out and stocktake.

MORTLOCK LIBRARY CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Now a much-loved part of Adelaide's Christmas season, the State Library of SA will light up Adelaide's largest indoor Christmas tree again. Reaching seven metres into the majestic Mortlock Chamber, it's a must-see for Christmas lovers of all ages.

Enjoy a special display of National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant treasures and free family-friendly fun activities.

This festive season, let the Mortlock Library be your stop for a magical Christmas experience filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season.

Follow the link to find out about children choir performance, storytelling and more.

If you have never visited the library especially at Christmas it is a treat full of Harry Potter vibes and wonder. Enter via the State Library front Doors on North Terrace.

Visit this link for more information

Teresa Pascoe

Teacher/Librarian

Christ The King School's CHRISTMAS CAROLS ON THE COURTS

Join us out on the courtyard for carols and festive fun! See the details below for more information.

When: November 29 from 6pm

Where: CTK Courtyard

Bring along a rug and chairs to sit and enjoy the carols.

The P&F will be selling soft drinks and water for families.

REMEMBER

All students must wear thier Christmas attire and meet their teacher in their classroom at 5:45pm.

Christ The King Playgroup is seeking a pre-loved toy like this!!

If you think your kids have outgrown something like this or similar please donate for our Monday playgroup.

We would appreciate it so much!!

Contact the front office on 8198 3100 or email info@christking.catholic.edu.au.

Our winner for Principal for a day is...

Georgia McEntee from Reception

On Monday November 25, Georgia will take over from Mr Perry and sit in on meetings, write for the school newsletter and experience a day in the life of our principal.

Well done to Georgia and her family for their amazing efforts in fundraising and supporting our school! 

Our Yr 6 students have been moved recently through their learning about those in need around them. Therefore, they are collecting items to make hampers for disadvantaged families ready for Christmas. We invite you to join in donating to each class’s hamper There is a Christmas tub to collect donations in each classroom.

The Yr 6s will be making the hampers up on Monday 9th December.

Please see the list of food items to donate.