Contents
- From the Leadership Team
- From the APRIM
- Elizabeth Catholic Parish Notices
- From the Defence School Mentor
- ANZAC Day Ideas
- Year 2 Unit
- From the PE Teacher
- Athletics Carnival
- Sports Day
- Sports Day 2025
- Thriving People Festival at Carclew House
- Premier's Reading Challenge
- The Southern Cross
- Federal Election 2025
- An Easter message from Archbishop Patrick O'Regan
- 2026 Secondary Scholarships
Dear Families and friends of CMS,
Happy Week 11! As we approach the holidays, we want to take a moment to wish each one of you a happy, blessed and safe Easter break. May this be a time for rest, relaxation and reflection on what has been a very busy term.
As Term 1 draws to a close it is important to reflect on all that has been achieved as a school community. Students and their teachers are now in the full swing of learning after settling into the routines and expectations of a new school year. It has been wonderful to witness the growth of each student and celebrate the many learning milestones that each have reached throughout the term. We also have watched our School Ready Program students flourish during their first 5 weeks of the program. Gathering as a community on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday to begin our season of Lent was a wonderful way to walk the first steps of our Lenten journey. Our Year 3 and 5 students undertook NAPLAN during Week 7 and 8. We shared languages and culture in a sea of orange for Harmony Week and then celebrated learning progress and set goals during 3-way learning conversations. We ended the term on a high with Sports Day, it was wonderful to see demonstrations of superb sportsman ship and of our PBIS values of growth, safety, respect and belonging. Congratulations to John Smith for winning the Sports Day Shield and to Mercy, John Coolock and Harley for their efforts. A huge shout out to Fabian Chevalier for planning another fantastic day and for the maintenance team for their execution of it all, and a big thanks to our Parents & Friends for volunteering and helping with the sausage sizzle.
Just a reminder that Term 2 commences on Monday the 28th of April.
Yours in Faith, Growth & Unity
The Leadership Team
Marc, Krystina, Maria, Rebecca and Lisa-Marie
Blessings All, I hope you are all travelling well and are ready for some quality time with your children.
It has been a busy first term, so much has happened and celebrated within the School Community; Children Achievements, Harmony Week, Sports Day, Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross, just to mention a few. Each activity and celebration have been a beautiful experience because of the Catherine McAuley School community created by the wonderful children.
I would like to thank you for your support with the Project Compassion fundraising. The generosity from the children and families was overwhelming. Not only were the classroom Project Compassion boxes filled, but the boxes also sent home were returned with gracious hearts. Thank you so much!
As this Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week with Palm Sunday, what a more fitting way to acknowledge Holy Week was with the re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross by our Mercy Leaders under the guidance of Ms Holland at our Friday Assembly. The children were brilliant depicting the crucifixion of our saviour Jesus Christ. Please join us in term two, Friday week one for our welcome back and Easter Liturgy. When we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
As the term ends, enjoy the time home with your children, stay safe and I look forward to seeing you all next term.
I would like to share an Easter prayer.
Gracious God,
As we reflect on Easter,
may we carry Your love and redemption in our hearts.
Guide us in living out the Easter message daily
and sharing Your light with the world.
Amen
I hope you all have a safe and peaceful Easter, with your family and friends.
Blessings,
Maria Girolamo-Corbo
Assistant Principal in Religious Identity and Mission
As part of the Elizabeth Catholic Parish, we invite you to join us for Mass and upcoming events in our community. Please find the Mass times and notable Lenten activities below:
Mass Times:
St Thomas More’s Church
(19 Laverstock Road, Elizabeth North)
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Monday: 9:15am – Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion
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Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:15am – Mass
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Sunday: 10:00am – Mass
St Ann’s Church
(30 Midway Road, Elizabeth East)
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Thursday & Friday: 9:15am – Mass
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Saturday: 6:00pm – Vigil Mass
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Sunday: 8:30am – Mass
Upcoming Lenten Activities Leading to Easter:
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13th April – Palm Sunday
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Blessing of the Palms & Procession before Mass.
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Saturday (6:00pm) – Vigil Mass at St Thomas More Church.
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Sunday (8:30am) – Mass at St Ann’s Church.
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Sunday (10:00am) – Mass at St Thomas More Church.
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17th April – Holy Thursday
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Mass at 7:00pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm at St Ann’s Church.
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18th April – Good Friday
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Stations of the Cross outside the Church at 10:00am at St Thomas More Church.
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Stations of the Cross inside the Church at 11:00am at St Ann’s Church.
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Passion of the Lord at 3:00pm at St Ann’s Church.
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19th April – Easter Vigil Mass
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20th April – Easter Sunday Masses
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8:30am Mass at St Ann’s Church.
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10:00am Mass at St Thomas More Church.
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ANZAC Day will be commemorated during these school holidays. There are many ways you can remember our heroes, both past and present. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has a wonderful website filled with facts about our history, veterans’ stories, and interactive games and activities for all ages. Take the time to visit the website here: https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/
We also have many military museums here in SA. These include the Army Museum of South Australia at Keswick Barracks, the National Military Vehicle Museum located at Edinburgh, the Maritime Museum, and the South Australian Aviation Museum, both located in Port Adelaide.
Each of these museums offers hands-on exhibits and provides plenty to see for all ages. They are certainly worth the visit!
Farewell to our families leaving us this term. We wish you all the best on your next posting. Have a lovely school holiday break, and I look forward to seeing you all back in Term 2.
Jacqui Langstreth
Defence School Mentor
jlangstreth@cms.catholic.edu.au
This week, our Year 2 students had a wonderful time working alongside their Year 5 buddies to create Easter baskets. After a meaningful discussion about the real meaning of Easter, students worked with their buddies to put together these festive baskets. Our baskets are special and have a cross with a purple prayer cloth to signify Lent and the words 'Jesus has risen' to help explain the significance of Easter. A big thank you to our Year 5 buddies for their guidance and support!
SAPSASA District Athletics Carnival
Last week, twenty-one year 4-6 students represented Catherine McAuley School at the SAPSASA District Athletics Carnival at Munno Para Little Athletics Club.
Our school values were highly evident by all students involved in the carnival, and all students should be very proud of their achievements on the day. Many ribbons were won and overall Catherine McAuley finished 4th out of a total of 13 schools.
Throughout the day there were many outstanding individual performances. Five students have been selected to represent the Playford SAPSASA District at the State Athletics Carnival held at the Santos Stadium later this year, congratulations to Braxlin Karpeh, Ryder McConnell-Cotton, Cohen Walkington, Ayat Patrick and Jaquierah Gibson-Gray.
Thank you to all of the students for their efforts and commitment to representing Catherine McAuley School. I would also like to thank Miss Allen and Mrs Sheppard for their help and support on the day, ensuring that each student reached their event on time.
Athletes will begin preparing for the Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival in Term 3.
Great effort team!
State Athletics Carnival
Last Tuesday, Catherine McAuley School was well represented at the State Athletics Carnival held at Bridgestone Stadium. Logan Schunke, Godfrey Mutusva, Lilly-Rose Parker, Amarni Binder, Ruby Smart, Max Johnson, Noah Mail, Indiahna Coplestone and Chloe Paoletti represented the Playford SAPSASA District Athletics team. All students put in a fantastic performance in less than favourable conditions for athletics.
Congratulation to Logan Schunke who achieved a silver medal in the High Jump and Godfrey Mutusva a bronze medal in the 200m.
The latest edition of The Southern Cross can be found here.
Archbishop Patrick O'Regan speaks of joy, renewal and hope in his 2025 Easter message filmed at The Monastery, Urrbrae, Adelaide.
Important Dates
Term 2 Commences
Welcome Back Liturgy
Mother's Day Breakfast, Liturgy & Stall
Pupil Free Day
Upcoming Events
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