From The APRIM

May: Honouring Mary, Our Courageous Mother
The month of May is traditionally known in the Catholic Church as the Month of Mary, a special time to honour Mary, the mother of Jesus, and reflect on her deep faith, strength, and love. At School of the Nativity, we embrace this tradition as part of our commitment to nurturing our Catholic identity and helping our students grow in faith.

Throughout May, our students have been invited to pray with Mary, learn about her life, and reflect on her extraordinary courage. In particular, our Year 5/6 classes have been exploring who Mary is, not just as the mother of Jesus, but as a woman of deep faith, resilience, and trust in God.

As we continue through this special month, may we all find time to sit with Mary in prayer, to ask for her intercession, and to draw strength from her example.
“Let it be done to me according to your word.” – Luke 1:38

Important Upcoming Dates – please mark your calendars!
Here are some key events coming up in the life of our school community:

📅 Grandparents Day – Last day of Term 3
Friday 26th September

🎄 Carols Night – Family picnic followed by the Nativity Play and Carols (Reception – Year 6)
Wednesday 3rd December (Week 8, Term 4)

🙏 Thanksgiving and Graduation Whole School Mass – A time to give thanks for the year gone by
Followed by Graduation Cake for our Year 6 students and their families.
Monday 8th December at 9:15am

🎓 Year 6 Graduation Dinner at Marion Hotel – A special night for our graduating students
Monday 8th December

🎉 Year 6 Final Assembly and Fun Day – Celebrating our graduates!
Tuesday 9th December

We look forward to celebrating these events with our school community as we continue to grow together in faith, love, and learning.

Peaceful Kids at Nativity
This term, some of our students have been participating in the Peaceful Kids program, a wellbeing initiative that helps children develop skills in mindfulness, meditation, and emotional resilience. It’s been wonderful to see how much the students have enjoyed the quiet, reflective time and the strategies they are learning to help manage big emotions.

For families interested in practising meditation at home, Peaceful Kids offers a range of guided meditations suitable for children. These are a great way to unwind together at the end of the day. You can find these resources on the Peaceful Kids website: Peaceful Kids Meditations

In all things love,

Rachel Baulderstone