St Peter's Catholic Primary
School Caboolture

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St Peter's Catholic School Feast Day Celebrations commencing with A Liturgy in the undercover area On Friday 26th June at 8.40am Followed by Fun Activities culminating in a Sausage sizzle and ice block for students (Please note that the sausage sizzle and ice block will be provided free for all students)

The second term comes to an end on Friday and we will celebrate St Peter’s day on the 26th also. Students will be provided with an ice block and a sausage sizzle and will be participating in a number of activity rotations. This celebration will be a lovely way to finish term 2. The Parish will also be celebrating St Peter’s Day on Sunday 28th June (see info below). We invite and encourage you to attend with your families.

The Community of St Peter’s at Caboolture invites you to THE PARISH FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS commencing with A Mass with Multi-cultural theme on Sunday June 28th at 10am At St Peter’s Church Followed by A BBQ Lunch And variety of Cultural Food

The Big Picture
Preach the Gospel day in and day out and if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

I’m lucky enough to see my father regularly, he’s 70 years old and lives with my mother in Brisbane. Two old pensioners looking after each other, my mother outgoing and exuberant- never letting the truth get in the way of a good story, and my dad more of an introvert- shuffling from lounge chair kitchen, TV remote in hand and newspaper in the other.

Dad has this thing about journalists at the moment. He hates them with a passion. To tell the truth it’s been going for some time now. He writes to editors regularly. He hates the influence they have on the world. “Journalists determine what the rest of us must think is important”, he says. “They don’t report on what we think is important, they report on what they think is important - the flavour of the month, and by doing this they influence the direction of cultures and the morals of society.” Dad blames the media for many things, unless they happen to agree with what he is thinking. Sportsmen behaving badly is one example. Dad wants to know a journalist who doesn’t drink or a journalist who lives their life in a constant state of perfection that would stand up to any close scrutiny. “Is it only the status of role model that determines the severity of an indiscretion?”

America rules the world because they are telling the stories. Hollywood and American Media corporations determine public interest and therefore mold thinking and determine cultural norms. Journalists or more accurately, “commentators” or “columnists” get unchallenged control of the audience. They can say what they like under the guise of personal opinion or social commentary often without reflecting on the impact or influence they have.

In my role of Principal, I find myself sharing ideas or thoughts on child rearing, family life, education practices, government influence etc, however I frequently need to remind myself of one thing: Words are easier to say than actions are to do. When you write the stories, it’s easy to forget that you have to live them. Actions do speak louder than words.

Preach the Gospel day in and day out and if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

Keep smiling,
Jim Midgley

 

Year 7 Canberra & Sydney Trip On Saturday at 3.00pm, 77 very excited Year 7 students and 6 equally excited staff departed for Canberra. After a long night in the bus we arrived in Canberra to a very cool morning. Following a warm breakfast we visited the Museum, National Capital, Questacon and Mt Ainslie. Following a night's sleep in a bed, we headed off to the Mint, War Memorial, AIS and Intencity. Today we are visiting Parlliament House, Electoral Office, High Court and the Art Gallery. Sacramental Program Catholic Parents whose children have been baptised and wish them to experience a rite of First Reconciliation are invited to attend one of the following Parent Information session: Little Flower Church, Bribie - Tues 28th July at 7.00 pm or Thur 30th July at 4.00pm St Peter’s Church, Caboolture - Tues 28th July at 1.30 pm or Thur 30th July at 7.00pm Enq: phone Sharron (Sacramental Coordinator) 5495 1028 (w) or 0409 877 311

Swine Flu The swine flu health regulations conclude at the end of this term. Schools were to close for seven days from the time of notification of a verified case and students who have traveled to Victoria were to be kept from school for seven days on their return. These conditions cease on the 26th June. New arrangements and conditions will come into place in term 3. I will keep you informed when we know what they are to be. Reedy River Production Please mark 11th September in your calendars for the schools production of “Reedy River”. The play, being staged to celebrate the Queensland 150th anniversary, will be held in the evening on the school oval. The play is about the pioneering days and the shearer’s strike of 1891. The play will involve all students in Years 5, 6 and 7.