Monday Craft

Year 3/4s and 5/6s have been having fun weaving God’s Eyes in Monday Craft sessions this term or coming up with their own wonderful creations.

Soundscapes Project

In August 2014, the Australian War Memorial launched the Roll of Honour Soundscapes project. The project aims to record the names and ages of the 62,000 Australians who died during the First World War. Students in years five and six from across Australia have been assisting with the recordings. The voice recordings are played in the First World War section of the Cloisters in the Commemorative Area.

On Thursday 14 June, our Year 5’s and 6’s participated in this project. Christine from the Australian War Memorial came to our school with her special sound recording equipment and throughout the day the students had the opportunity to record between 5-10 names each. We recorded approximately 250 names altogether. Here is what Christine said in an email: “I was very impressed with all your students, they were incredibly polite and respectful. They did an outstanding job and were enthusiastic about this project. Please extend my appreciation to them.”

Defence Families of Australia

Defence Families Australia (DFA) want to hear from ADF families about the issues they are facing. In August each year, DFA meet with Defence policymakers in Canberra including CDF, Service Chiefs and the Minister for Defence Personnel and so they are now reviewing what's happening in the local Defence Communities. DFA plan to advocate for the programs that most benefit families and the issues that most affect families.          Emma Steil is the Canberra Region DFA Delegate so if you have feedback, contact her via email at act.sthnsw@dfa.org.au or Facebook

@DFAACTSouthernNSW .

What  Defence Christians' Dinner 2018

When  Friday 31 August 2018, 7-10.30pm

Where  ADFA Cadets Mess, Campbell ACT

Info  Hosted by Military Christian Fellowship. Key note speaker is Dr John Dickson (PhD). He started out as a professional singer-songwriter, now works as an author, speaker, historian, senior pastor, and media presenter. He has published 15 books, three of which have become television documentaries. Follow link http://mcf-a.org.au/events/defence-christians-dinner-2018/  Enquiries: 02 6266 4950 or email mcf.office@defence.gov.au .

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay DSTA
Work hours: Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9-11am