There is much media attention at the moment about the plight of our farmers in this continuing drought.  Being located in a rural area, we may have a deeper understanding of the affect of this natural disaster on our farmers and the communities in which they live. We encourage you to consider those affected directly and indirectly by the drought and to support those in need via donations, advocacy and prayer: 

God.  

We see You in so many places - when we are seeding in the middle of the night and look up at the vastness of the universe and see a falling star when we are watching a beautiful sunset, a calf being born, or the ripples made on a dam from flicking flies. 

We feel You in so many ways - when we are running the dirt through our fingers, feeling it, smelling it and knowing that it is from this earth from which we came and to which we will return. 

When we are driving our trucks along our roads, when we are sitting in front of a warm wood fire, when we watch our children feed the pet lamb or when we share happy times with family and friends. 

God. 

We see and feel You in so many different ways but we know that You are there. 

We thank You for all the good things in our lives, the stability of our Governments, our political and religious freedom and the easy way of life that is part of being an Australian and which we so often take for granted. 

Today, Lord, we ask You to look upon us and give us the rain we so badly need in order to grow our crops and pastures so that we can provide for our families and fulfill our obligations. 

We ask that You grant us the support and comfort of Your presence so that we can get through this season, not matter what the outcome. 

Through our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Amen. 

Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum 

Throughout this Term, our College will be implementing the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum with students in Prep- Year 10. The curriculum is based on principles of best practice in child safety education and centres around three key messages: Recognise, React and Report.  

This week we are starting to implement the final key message of the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum: report. This means that when children or young people have been in a situation that is unsafe that they are taught to report what has happened to an adult. Even if a child has been able to make themselves safe, it is vital that they still report what has happened. Adults need to know about unsafe situations so that some action can be taken to help the child be safe again or ensure it doesn’t happen again.  

Students involved in the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum will be encouraged to make a list of adult safety helpers. These are adults the children and young people nominate whom they can talk to when they are feeling unsafe or have experienced an unsafe situation or feel they are at risk of something that may cause them harm. This list will include a selection of adults who live in and outside the home. 

Report also includes telling an adult about unsafe or inappropriate incidents which may occur when children or young people are online. This might occur when surfing the net or using social media sites like Facebook and twitter, and can include cyberbullying, viewing or receiving inappropriate images or messages or communicating with unknown contacts. 

 40 Hour Famine 

The 40hr Famine Backpack Challenge is drawing closer, with less than 2 weeks to go August 17- 18 – students may like to organise a group to take part in this wonderful fundraiser.  Thousands of young Australians will be showing their solidarity with refugees around the world, who are doing it tough. 

ST JOSEPH'S PARISH RECONCILIATION 

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated at St Joseph's during the week beginning 19 November 2018.  The Sacramental Program of preparation will begin with a group meeting on Thursday 11 October at 7:00pm.  

Who is eligible?  Children who  

• Have been baptised, and 
• Are currently in year 2 or above.

If you would like to enrol your child in this Sacramental Program please contact St Joseph's Parish with your child's name and parent/guardian contact details, 46624011 or dalbyparish@twb.catholic.edu.au or Cate Brennan via OLSCC Office.   Enrolment forms and payment will need to be completed at the information night. 

Cate Brennan
Assistant Principal Mission