Primary News – Term 1, Week 11
Term 1, Week 11
Dear Community,
Gospel Account for Passion (Palm) Sunday
“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when he had said this, he breathed his last.” Luke 22: 14 – 23:56. This coming Sunday is the start of Holy Week. It is the most important week on our church’s calendar. Without Easter we have no faith. One could argue without Christmas there is no Christ, but it is at Easter we learn that Jesus is both divine and human and defeats death. One prisoner hanging on the cross mocked him and the other asked for forgiveness and recognised who Jesus was as they lay on crucifixes. This Sunday’s Gospel account is very long as it narrates the story of his arrest, last meal, and subsequent conviction to death. On Easter Sunday we rejoice in the knowledge that he rises again as foretold in the scriptures and to demonstrate to all that through faith there is hope for eternal life.
Year 6 Canberra Trip – What a Wonderful Experience!
It was wonderful to talk to the Year 6 students this morning on their experiences in Canberra. Our nation capital did not disappoint, with Questicon being the highlight for most of them. This excursion allows the children to explore our democracy and to learn how blessed we are to live in a nation such as Australia. A big thank you to the staff who had nothing but high praise for the children on their attitude and behaviour for the three-day excursion.
