St John the Apostle Primary School - Florey
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Pawsey Circuit
Florey ACT 2615
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Catholic Life and Reflection

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What Students Are Learning About

Kindergartners have been listening and responding to Old Testament stories such as Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale, and Moses and the Burning Bush. 
They have shared feelings and thoughts about the events, characters and messages in these stories and created impressive artworks.  Well done, Kinder!
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On Thursday, Year 4 led the school in a prayer assembly focussed on The Fruit Of The Spirit.  After setting the prayer space, the school participated in a 3 minute meditation.  Year 4 shared many creative ways to pray.  Including how to write a Prayer of Blessing, Praying in Colour, Mandalas, and song (a very boppy song about the Fruit of the Spirit).  An amazing effort and prayer celebration, Year 4!  Thank you!
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What Teachers Are Learning About

Schools engaging with Communities of Collaboration in Religious Education (CCRE) have now completed Module 4 from the Sample Scope and Sequence in Religion Curriculum.   Ongoing feedback and evaluation are required for improvement in planning learning in Religious Education. As part of the Communities of Collaboration in Religious Education, participating teachers (Mrs Osborne-Goldsbrough, Mrs Stevenson and Mrs Stewart) are now completing evaluations for Module 4.

The draft plan for learning in Module 5 from the Sample RE Scope and Sequence has been developed by incorporating suggestions for learning engagements from teachers within the Communities of Collaboration in RE. The learning engagements and strategies were identified within the planning process.  HITP (High Impact Teaching Practices) strategies have been identified within the module and aligned to our current school practice.  There is a strong emphasis on the use of HITP, particularly Review and Checking for understanding.

Catholic Life and Reflection

This week Year 2 began a new unit starting with a review of ‘forgiveness’ and ‘reconciliation’.  They have learnt that to forgive is to give up, or let go of anger. Reconciliation is the act of reconciling, especially in a personal relationship.  

Forgiveness is not just letting go of past hurts or misunderstanding—it's about opening our hearts to kindness and new beginnings. The process of forgiveness can help us heal. When we choose to forgive, we let go of any anger or resentment, allowing peace to fill our hearts.  

This week, I confiscated a note being passed during an afternoon RE lesson.  My heart was filled with joy when I read the words on the note: ‘I forgive you’.  The lesson was about forgiveness.   When I returned the note to the recipient, I experienced even more joy when his face filled with the most beautiful smile.  In response, the sender's face beamed another wonderful smile.  I of course was also smiling!  

“Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

May the  Sacred heart of Jesus be everywhere loved… Forever!

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Rebecca Stevenson

Religious Education Coordinator

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