Eucharistic Procession

Last week Wollemi saw a number of important events take place. On Wednesday we held our annual Eucharistic Procession. We were fortunate to count on Fr Inigo Martinez, Vicar of Opus Dei in Australia, as well as Our Lady of the Rosary parish priests Fr Brendan and Fr Jeff to officiate. A big thank you also to the team of parents who spend most of the day preparing the altars, flower arrangements, and a range of other jobs that helped make the procession such a success. The whole event stood out to me for the prayerful atmosphere and the genuine devotion displayed by all. Many of our new parents attending left greatly impressed by the piety displayed by our boys and the public display of faith by our community. 

A special intention

One of our main prayer intentions as a community is a little boy by the name of Henry Field. Henry attends Reception (pre-Kindy) at Tangara. His parents, Jay and Antoinette, are both Pared graduates. Last week they learned that Henry has a tumour in his brain. I ask that you join me in supporting the Tangara and Redfield communities in their intense prayer for young Henry.

Around the grounds

Last Friday we had our Athletics Carnival. The day ran very smoothly thanks to the efforts of Mr. Bayliss and the rest of the staff. I was pleasantly surprised by the high number of parents who were able to join us in cheering on the boys. 

A special mention goes to a number of our senior boys who volunteered their time (spending a good part of their day) to help serve in the Canteen. The local athletics club relies on the canteen to raise much-needed money for the club. Unfortunately, they did not have sufficient staff to operate it on the day. It was great to see our students step in to help. Their generosity was much appreciated by the athletics club, who will remember the quality of our students. Well done boys!

Also in the sporting arena, a big congratulations to Nikalai and Timofey Sakalauski, who represented NSW at the 2023 Judo National Championships in the Gold Coast last weekend. If this was not achievement enough, both boys medalled, with  Timofey coming 1st  in his category, and Nikalai 3rd. Well done boys; we are so proud of you!

This week Wollemi students will be competing in a Futsal  Regional Competition at every age level. A lot of extra training has taken place over the last few weeks to prepare the boys for this competition. A big thank you to all the staff (Mr. Tu’ipolotu, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Ison, Mr. Dominici, Mr. Lockley, and Mr. Tamayo) who have helped train and organise each of our teams, and also to the many Secondary students who have volunteered at lunchtime to train the younger boys.

Study Smart Blitz

We continue to work on our yearly goal of establishing a Culture of Excellence at Wollemi.  For our ‘blitz’ for the last three weeks of term, we are focusing on Study Smart (see poster below). The second half of Term 2 is a time for assignments and assessments, as teachers measure and gather data to inform our Semester 1 academic reports. These reports will be available through the Parent Portal at the end of the term. 

As part of our current Blitz, we are encouraging all our students to develop good habits of daily study, as distinct from daily homework. This will enable them to avoid the stress of facing multiple deadlines, as well as positively impacting the quality of their work and assessments. It is also a fundamental skill as they move toward their senior Secondary School years. I am sharing the focus of our blitz to help encourage all parents to raise this topic with their sons at home. It also gives me a chance to thank our Year 12 students, who present such a wonderful example to their younger schoolmates as they prepare for their HSC trials early next term.

Coming up

We are looking forward to having many dads from both Wollemi and Montgrove join us here at Wollemi this  Friday (16 June) from 6 pm for our Term 2 Dad’s Night. A large team of volunteers has done a great job so far preparing for the night, which will have a ‘subcontinental’ flavour. The food promises to be epic, and the atmosphere memorable. Not to be missed.

Next week, we will celebrate the feast of St Josemaria (which this year falls during the holidays on 26 June) with a  Mass in honour of St Josemaria on Thursday 23 June at Penrith at 7:30 pm. You are all cordially invited.

I wish every one of our parents, teachers, and students a wonderful winter break. I thank you for your dedication, support, and hard work during the first half of the year, and hope that after a well-deserved break, we all return to Wollemi with renewed energies to continue making this school such a special place.

James Ramos, Headmaster

After our beautiful Eucharistic Procession last Wednesday, we can remember the big intentions that we put in Our Lord's hands: Peace in Ukraine and the World, the families, the fruits of the World Youth Day in Lisbon and the Diocesan Synod of Parramatta.

We will celebrate the feast of St Josemaria with a Mass in St Nicholas of Myra Parish, Penrith, on Thursday 22, at 7,30pm. Every year this is an opportunity to give thanks to God for the life of the saint who inspired the PARED schools.

You would like to watch this video, where St Josemaria reflects on living pluralism in social life, because “it is not enough to manage things with equity and human justice: we need to put our hearts into them”.

We have been able to purchase a new chalice and paten [pictured below] to replace our rather old and battered Sacred Vessels used in Holy Mass. This was thanks to the generosity of a single donor who wishes to remain anonymous. We are incredibly grateful and know that at every Mass where those vessels are used their generosity will be remembered. 

Fr Felix, Chaplain

With two weeks remaining before the Winter break, the foot is still planted firmly on the accelerator! This Thursday and Friday, for the first time at Wollemi, our Year 4 boys will go on an overnight stay at Taronga Zoo - the ZooSnooz! With the guidance of our teachers, parent volunteers and zoo staff, the boys will experience the Zoo like never before. Without giving too much away, when the general public departs the Zoo for the day, Year 4 will have Taronga Zoo all to themselves. They will see the animals at night, during their most active state, during the evening zoo tour and have a close encounter with a furry or scaly friend. On the following morning, seeing the animal feeding sessions, before the Zoo officially opens, will be one of many highlights our future zoologists will experience.  During this incredible opportunity,  our boys will develop and grow in resilience, independence and confidence. I am very excited about sharing this experience with them. Stay tuned for the post ZooSnooz write up.

I felt my blood pumping around my body as I struggled to grab the basketball off of Altair, my team lagging behind me. Altair did not let up their onslaught of shots. I called for the ball from my team but it was never given. The subs rushed onto the court but it was all in vain. We lost 14-10. On the 30th of May, Year 5 and 6 students travelled to Redfield College for the PARED Cup and Pilgrimage.

The day began with a long bus ride to Redfield. Luckily that time was shortened by a rosary led by Mr Pacquing. I nervously walked down the bus walkway to sit down once more on the brick. We eagerly awaited a Redfield teacher to guide us through their magnificent school. A man with a gleaming smile led us to a sitting area, and there it was. The PARED Cup, sitting there idly in all its glory. But before we could gush over its beauty, we ran to some benches near the Our Lady of the Lake Shrine. The rosary was long and holy as Mr Harb and a few students led us in prayer.

The anticipation was finally over. It was time. The first game - Rugby. We had not trained for this. I knew victory would not be with us and I was right. We lost 3-0. After our first loss as a house it was time for European Handball. We tried our best but Castor was too tall and caught the ball out of the air. And so we lost the second game 8-1. Then our third game was basketball. This was our game. I believed in myself. I was ready. But we lost again. 

Then it was lunch and I was deprived of hope. I couldn’t eat my sandwich but I still walked out onto the soccer pitch with the ball on my mind. Whee! The whistle blew and Hydras started. We dived for the ball. I was the right defender and one of their players rushed towards my side. My leg collided with the incoming ball… corner! It was a clear pass for Hydras. They kicked the ball off the crossbar. “Yes!” The day was over and they won the game 1-0. 

We sighed as our feet dragged on the floor towards the benches. And to no one's surprise, Redfield won the cup. All in all, it didn’t feel very good to lose the day but Redfield were quite good and deserved the victory.

Zachary Scanlan Year 5B

As part of their study into mixtures, 7 Science has conducted an experiment on solubility. As part of this experiment, students combined various polar and non-polar compounds to observe whether they formed solutions. 

Last Thursday, our Year 9 students had the opportunity to attend the “Stand Tall” Conference at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. The theme of the day was “Time to Fly”. The day was aimed at inspiring hope and helping students kick themselves into action to be better people. There were a number of incredible speakers including NRL star, Nicho Hynes. There were several other speakers, as well as musical performances from performers such as Timomatic.

When debriefing with the students after the conference, the unanimous verdict was that the two most impactful speakers were two gentlemen by the names of Derek Rabelo and Michael Crossland. Derek Rabelo and Michael Crossland are two remarkable individuals who, despite what the difficult circumstances life has thrust upon them, have refused to be defined by them. Their incredible journeys are a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of determination.

Rabelo's story is one of extraordinary courage and unwavering passion. Born in Brazil with a rare condition called congenital glaucoma, Derek lost his eyesight completely at birth. While many would have considered this a severe limitation, Derek saw it as an opportunity to overcome boundaries and chase his dreams. He spoke beautifully about life with what many would consider a debilitating disability. Instead of offering excuses, he spoke about being supported by family, and fostering a deep faith and trust in God. With this faith and support, he was able to achieve his lifelong dream some years ago of surfing Pipeline - one of the most dangerous surf breaks in the world. He is now married with two children of his own.

Michael Crossland's life has been a testament to resilience and the power of embracing challenges. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer at just 11 months old, Michael's life took an unexpected turn. He underwent countless surgeries and faced grueling chemotherapy treatments that left him physically weakened. Despite the odds stacked against him, Michael chose to rise above his circumstances. Michael’s fundamental message to the students was that setbacks are truly opportunities for growth.

Derek and Michael’s stories remind us that the human spirit is unconquerable. Their journeys inspire us to embrace challenges, believe in ourselves, and pursue our dreams with unwavering determination. They teach us to turn adversity into a force for good and live life to the fullest, regardless of circumstances.

Bernie James, Assistant Formation

As we approach the end of our longest topic, Organic Chemistry, our 12 Chemistry class has been studying the formation, properties and uses of a range of polymers. While it is not a mandatory component of the course, the students had a go at producing nylon, a polyamide produced via condensation polymerisation. It was very successful and a great opportunity for the boys to see first-hand how a very useful material is produced from scratch.

Congratulations to Peter Wiggins  (Year 11) who was presented with the Wollemi Man Award at our Secondary Assembly in Week 6 of this term. 

Peter was awarded this accolade for his sportsmanship and compassion to others. During the recent Hills Zone Cross Country Carnival, Peter was running with a fellow Wollemi student when the other student began to feel unwell. Rather than leaving his mate behind, Peter waited for his fellow Wollemi student and assisted him across the finish line, completing the race together. Peter’s selflessness was acknowledged by the crowd at the finish line who applauded and cheered his act of goodwill. This type of sportsmanship, leadership and care for others is great to see and goes to the heart of our mission at Wollemi.

Congratulations once again to Peter. He will receive a Certificate of Recognition, 25 House Points for his House and a $20 gift voucher courtesy of Caddens Woolworths. 

Well Done Peter.

An invitation to Wollemi Dads.

Wollemi would like to extend an invitation to our Wollemi fathers to join us at a Dads’ Night on Friday 16 June at 6pm here at Wollemi.

This night will be an opportunity for dads to come together and enjoy a meal, beer and one another's company.  

If you are able to make food of Indian cuisine for the evening please contact one these Dads.

Nitin Jain - 0421161123

Jobins Joseph - 0422286383

Ranjit Cheema 0477992888 (ONEAGENCY) CADDENNS - ST-MARYS

Richard Weber – 0415231297

If you would like to contribute to the catering, you can chip in using Jobince J. PAYID 04222 86383. We kindly request a minimum amount of $25. Thank you for your consideration.

To RSVP, kindly complete the form below.  We hope you can join us and catch up on the night. RSVP HERE

You're Invited!

You, your family and friends are cordially invited to attend Holy Mass in honour of St Josemaria Escriva, Founder of Opus Dei. People residing in the NSW will have the option to attend Masses at Sydney CBD, Penrith and Canberra. Please refer to more details here:

PENRITH

WHEN: 7:30 PM, Thursday 22 June 2023

WHERE: St Nicholas of Myra, 326 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750. 

Principal Celebrant: Mgr Victor Martinez

Confessions start at 6.30 pm.

Parking is available in the parish carpark as well as on the street.

Last Wednesday we celebrated the Eucharistic Procession here at Wollemi. It is that time of the year when instead of visiting our Lord in the Chapel, He is the one who comes out to our playground to visit us. The Eucharistic Procession was a truly special moment from Wollemi this year when the entire school stopped and spent time showing our love for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. It was really moving to see how everyone in the school community contributed to this solemn occasion in different ways. From the mums who helped set up those beautiful altars, and prepared afternoon tea for our visiting priests, to the year 12 boys leading the procession with so much patience, from the staff who worked hard to prepare the booklets and other aspects of the procession to the students who helped with the singing and the clean up. And everyone did it with so much love! I didn't hear a single complaint. I can't help but be sincerely grateful for the awesome school that we have here at Wollemi, to Fr Inigo and the local priests who came to join us and for all the graces and blessings that our Lord would have given to us on such a wonderful occasion.   

Jack Johnson, Director Of Personalised Education

Every year,  during May students at Wollemi do a pilgrimage to a Shrine of Our Lady or to a local Church. The idea is to go and show our love for Mary with a small token of affection and to entrust to her all our intentions by saying the Rosary.

This year was extra special as our secondary Pilgrimage was celebrated on 24th May, Our Lady Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia. So we prayed for all the Wollemi families as well as for our entire country.  The students visited different locations by Houses. I was impressed by the respect and devotion the boys showed when we prayed in silence in front of our Lady. They all represented the school in a wonderful way.

Then we returned to school and had a BBQ Lunch (courtesy of Mr. Dom Younes' generous donation of sausages) and a sports competition to wrap up the Pilgrimage day. Many boys came afterward and mentioned to me that they had had a great day. I was very happy to witness with my own eyes the effects of peace and joy in the boys that entrusting everything to our Lady brings about.  

I would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Vassallo and to the Secondary teachers who contributed to making this event possible.

Jack Johnson, Director of Personalised Education

We are delighted to inform you of the Term 3 Key Parent Function, which is for all Wollemi and Montgrove parents (K-12). The PARED Academy has invited an esteemed international guest speaker to address the parents in our school community, and we warmly invite you to join us for this transformative session taking place on Tuesday 25th July at the Montgrove College COLA (7 pm Registration, for a 7:30 pm start).

Parenting in the 21st century has become an extreme sport and calls for new kinds of agility when it comes to helping your children build the strength of character and confidence in what matters most. It is with great pleasure that we present our speaker, Dr. Karen E. Bohlin, director of the Practical Wisdom Project at the Abigail Adams Institute in Cambridge, and a Research Affiliate at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. An international leader in character education and applied virtue ethics, she draws on three decades of teaching and leadership experience at both the secondary and university level. A highly sought-after speaker and consultant, she has addressed thousands of parents, educators and leaders on what it means to help young people thrive and flourish.

In her presentation ‘Parenting without Losing Your Mind: A compass to navigate with joy and purpose’, Karen will elaborate on the principles, strategies and practical wisdom parents can use to embrace the occasions for growth in the myriad of challenges they navigate each day. We hope that you gain valuable insights through this experience.

To register your interest, kindly complete the form here

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advancedlife Photography on Wednesday 26 July 2023 (Term 3, Week 2), with Monday 7 August 2023 (Term 3, Week 4) used for a catch-up day. 

Ordering Photos 

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9-digit Advanced order code below: 

 RB3 AKJ 8B2

Portrait and group package orders can be made up to Tuesday 1 August 2023 (one week after the catch-up day). Orders made up after this date will incur a reorder fee due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately. This fee cannot be waived.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, please note the orders will close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 25 July. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

To reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day we prefer you order online. However, if you are unable to order online, you may collect an ordering envelope from the Front Office to use to purchase your son(s) school photos. 

Please Note:

Online orders - do not require an ordering envelope returned to your school

Full details about how to order your school photos can be found on the attached flyer. 

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

Uniform on Photo Day

Students on School Photo Day are to wear their full winter uniform. Please ensure the following:

Looking forward to a great photo day

David Vassallo, Deputy Headmaster   

Congratulations to the following families on their new arrivals:

• Jessica and John Maklouf on the birth of Jeremiah Marcellino, brother to  Joseph in 9G, Francis in Y6, and Samuel in 2B
• Noelene and Luke Camilleri on the birth of Nixon, brother to Xavier in 3B 
• Bernadette and Jorge Frech on the birth of Jacinta, sister to Jorge in 2G

Please pray for our sick Wollemi family and friends:

Joanne Pang, mother to Ian Chia in 4G; Margaret Miles, grandmother to Marissa and Vince Zinghini, great-grandmother to Anthony in 5B; Maria Mendoza, mother to  Noah in 7B; Joseph Valladores, father to Jose in 7B; Fr Andrew Fornal, Parish Priest of St Joseph's Kingswood; Benjie Santiago, father to Aryel (Class of 2020); Emmanuel Hanna, brother to George (6B) Victor Sciberras, father to Marianne and Carmel Spiteri, grandfather to Justin in Year 7B; Louise Varas, mother to Sebastian in 3B;  Mariano Valladores, father to Ela and Will O'Neill,  grandfather to Michael in 9B and John-Paul in 4B;  Amelia Acasio,  grandmother to Peyton (7B) and Angelo (5G); John Cassar, grandfather to Nicholas Cassar (6B).

Please pray for the soul of the recently deceased and the family left behind:

 Wilson Filamor, father to Joel and Charisse Filamor, grandfather to  Lorenzo 11B; Michel Chaghouri, father to Joseph and Cristina, grandfather to Elias in 5B; Phillip Yassa, uncle to Shukr and Sara, great uncle to Luke in 9G; Antoine  Nohra, father to Alain and  Lisa Nohra, grandfather to Giovany in Year 12 and Mathew in 10G; Josip Blazevic, father to John and Julie Blazevic, (John Paul 2011, Daniel 2017) Viktor and Alison Blazevic (Josip 2013, Raphael 2015, Dominic, 2017 and Gabriel 2020) and Paulina and Renzo Trivarelli (Adrian 2013, Alex 2015, Luke 2017, Marcus 2020 and Michael Leaver 2021); Adele Doko, mother to Herg Christine Lay, grandmother to Jonathan in 4B and Joseph in 2B;  John Russell, grandfather to Emily and Anthony Di Natale, great grandfather to Joseph in 3G; Benilda Castro, grandmother to Jose and Christine Besa, great grandmother to Lucas in 4G; Chun Seng Chia, father to Chin and Jo, grandfather to Ian in 4G.

_{If you would like to add any intentions to the Prayer Board, please send them to newsletter@wollemi.nsw.edu.au.  Kindly notify newsletter@wollemi.nsw.edu.au when your intentions can be removed.} 

The school gates will be opened at 8:15 am and students are not allowed onto the school premises before this time unless there are co-curricular commitments. If you are dropping your child/ren off before 8.15 am, please remind them that they are to stay outside the gates until it is opened. 

A reminder that when collecting your child/ren parents can either:

• Park their car in the outside car park and walk into the school/pedestrian gate to pick up their child
• Use the car line process where your child will come to the car. 

To help with the flow of the carline and traffic in the area we kindly ask that: 

• If you are using the car line, we ask parents to not exit the car.
• Please collect your child/children from 3.25 pm and 3.45 pm when Teacher supervision ends.
•  Reminder parents NOT to park along Gipps Rd in the afternoon as it causes congestion and risks the safety of our students.

ABSENCES

If your child is absent from school an Engage absence form must be completed first thing in the morning. It is a legal requirement to provide an absence note no more than 7 days after the last day of the absence.  Absences will remain as unexplained absences if a note is not received or is received more than 7 days after the last day of the absence.

Instructions on how to complete an absence form can be found below. 

How to Complete an Absence Form on Engage

Please find below some simple instructions on how to complete an absence form. 

• Select the heading Daybook and select "Pupil Daybook"
• Click on "add new entry"
• If your child is COVID positive or a close contact select: "01b Covid POSITIVE or ISOLATION Status" from the drop-down menu
• If your child is absent for any other reason, arriving late or leaving early please select: "01 Absent, Late or Early Departure Note" from the drop-down menu 
• Then click on the "add new entry" button to the right. It will bring up the form for you to complete
• Select which of your children is away in the left column and press the -> arrow button in the middle, so that the selected name goes from the left column to the right. If you select the double arrow it will move all your children's names to the right column if you need to do an absence form for all of them for the same reason. 
• Once you have completed the form make sure that you click "save and close" at the bottom of the page when completed (not "save") 
• You also have the ability to upload a doctor's certificate, if applicable.

Click on the links below to complete the relevant forms in Engage.  You will find these links under Announcements on the top right-hand side of this newsletter. 

● To update your contact details

● Submit an Absentee Form

● Submit an Extended Leave Form(for holidays, weddings, etc.)

● Submit an Exemption From School Form (for external activities, medical appointments, funerals etc.)

For more information on using the Engage Parent Portal please go to our Parent Portal Resource Site

The eagerly awaited Wollemi Athletics Carnival took place on Friday, Week 7 at Blair Oval with students of all ages showcasing their athleticism and team spirit. The day was a great success thanks to the work of all of our teachers who ensured the day ran smoothly and for the students for making sure they were in the right place at the right time. The event was a great success, fostering healthy competition, camaraderie, and a sense of school pride. 

There were some fantastic performances throughout the day, highlighted by John McDonald in the 16s 100m breaking not only the 16s 100m record but also the overall school record for the 100m with a time of 11.44 seconds! Congratulations John!

A massive thank you must go to a number of Year 12 boys who volunteered their time assisting in the canteen when the Athletics club canteen was understaffed. The ladies in the canteen said that you were extremely helpful and you could come back to help any time. Well done gentlemen.

Congratulations to Araluen House for winning the House Chants competition to round out our day before the 100m finals. All houses put a lot of time and effort into their chants and that was clear to see on the day with great passion being on display.

Thank you to Mr Lockley who was in charge of inputting all the results throughout the day. It is not an easy job and your work is much appreciated. 

Once again, thank you to all students and staff for ensuring the day was a great success!

We have a number of students who have qualified to compete at the Hills Zone Athletics Carnival. The names of those boys will be published at a later date. 

The Hills Zone Athletics Carnival will be at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre in Week 7, Term 3.

Adam Bayliss, Sportmaster

Thank you to the players for a great showing of commitment, skill, and determination. You made the coaching staff incredibly proud!

A special mention to Elijah Leggatt (Year 2), Kirbie Amituanai (Year 3), Jeremiah Tu'ipulotu (Year 3) and Christian Geagea (Year 3), who were the youngest squad members and also scored goals and kept clean sheets!

I would like to thank Under 13's coach Mr Lockley, who did a fantastic job with the 13's (and were unlucky to miss out on a spot in the semis on goal difference) and Roman Gill of Year 8, who coached the under 10's white and other under 13's team. Roman showed true leadership and grace while coaching.

See you all at the State Championships.

Mr Tu'pulotu

Wollemi College was well represented at the AICES (Secondary) and CIS (Primary and Secondary) Cross Countries over the last 2 weeks at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.

We had Koshin Kandregula, Micah Armour, Augustine Phua, Klim Drozd, Brett Sequeria and Nirvan Gurung compete at the AICES Cross Country as part of the Hills Zone team. 

Koshin Kandregula finished 8th in the 16s race, qualifying him for the CIS Secondary Cross Country!

Koshin joined Kirbie Amituanai, Oscar Baird, Thomas Portelli and Elijah Leggatt at the CIS Cross Country. These 5 boys represented our school fantastically well and should be commended for the effort they put in to get to this point.

Over the last long weekend, Wollemi students Nikalai and Timofey Sakalouski participated in the 2023 Judo National Championship held in Gold Coast, Queensland. Participants came from all over Australia. Judo is a martial art sport that originated in Japan and which requires high levels of individual’s endurance, flexibility, resilience, and strength. Typically a judo contest consists of various techniques aimed at throwing or getting your opponent to the ground. Timofey and Nikalai represented NSW at this event and were placed 1st (Timofey) and 3rd (Nikalai) in their respective weight and age categories. While being a highly physically demanding sport judo also teaches discipline, respect and humility.  We wish Nikalai and Timofey all the best in their future judo endeavours.

The Uniform Shop will be closed for the Winter Break.

The School Fitting Service will be closed for trading these winter holidays. Fitting Service will resume in Term 3. 

Ordering online couldn’t be simpler.

1. Go to https://www.midford.com.au/school-shops-online  

2. Select Wollemi College from the online School Shops tab.

3. New users to click the ‘Register New Account’ button.

4. Start the registration process by selecting Wollemi College from the drop-down menu and add the

unique school pass phrase - Wollemi unique passphrase: Wollemi1999

5. Add your personal information, and create a username and password.

6. Order the items you need, select pick up from the school, or option of home delivery.

Normal Trading Hours are Fridays from 1 pm to 4:30 pm

Please Note: This is for Fittings & Try On Service Only. No sales or orders will be placed on-site - all orders will be placed online only.

All families are able to make their own uniform-fitting appointments through our online appointment system by using the below link. https://midford.as.me/WollemiCollege

Email: wollemi@midford.com.au Website: https://www.midford.com.au/school-shops-online     school passphrase: Wollemi1999

P: 02 8857 4959   E: wollemi@midford.com.au

Children’s Sacraments 2023

Confirmation: Sunday 12th November 10:00AM

Sessions:     30th July (Registration& 1st Session); 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August;

3rd, 10th,17th, 24th September; 8th, 15th 22nd, 29th October;

5th November (Rehearsal)

Eligibility:

Children who are in Year 6 and above, received the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation & First Holy Communion are eligible to be enrolled in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Please bring a copy of your Baptism & First Holy Communion Certificate at registration.

All Sessions are compulsory and are to be attended by the child accompanied by their parent/guardian.

Sessions are held on Sunday after 10:00am Mass (around 11:30am) in the parish hall. If you cannot attend a session; please inform Father and he will schedule a make-up session.

Further information and details will be provided at registration. For any additional information please call the Parish office on 4721 4080 or email parish@stjosephskingswood.org or kingswood@parracatholic.org