Last week, the children were engaged in a multi sensory and reflective experience where they immersed themselves in the events of Holy Week.
The Holy Week Prayer Room invited the students to reflect on Jesus’ journey through the events of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Each class started their prayer journey by watching a reflective clip on what Easter means to them. This enabled them to think about what ‘the real meaning of Easter’ was. They then entered the Prayer Room where they were able to reflect on Jesus, his feelings, his intentions and the effect that he had on us as His followers.
The children sang songs, waved palms, prayed together as a group and sat in silence as the events of Holy Week were revealed to them. In each Prayer Room there were symbols to reflect the meaning of what happened. Children shared the bread together just as Jesus did with His disciples and then went on to pray in The Garden of Gethsemane as a class. The most powerful and reverent room was in the room of Good Friday where the cross and the crown of thorns symbolized Jesus’ suffering.
On Tuesday, the school celebrated the Risen Christ in a liturgy that was led by Year Two in the hall. Our scripture story passage told us that on the road to the town of Emmaus, Jesus met up with two of his disciples; two friends who thought he was gone forever. They talked about all the things that had happened. They ate with him. They recognized Jesus as they shared a simple meal with him. Their hearts were warmed by his presence. There was no doubt in their hearts that Jesus was alive.
As we reflect on the disciples story, we ask ourselves could we say the same – do we believe He truly lives, and if so, how do we experience his presence.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Seven Hills
www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au
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23 Sep 2023
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What a wonderful way to finish the term. OLOL students show their creative talents through dance. A great community event. ๐บ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐ผ![654308883361246_816361260489340-1]()
21 Sep 2023
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Great to see all the students, teachers and parents joining in for the final Macarena dance in our Creative Arts Concert this afternoon! ๐๐บ
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23 Sep 2023
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What a wonderful way to finish the term. OLOL students show their creative talents through dance. A great community event. ๐บ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐ผ
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Great to see all the students, teachers and parents joining in for the final Macarena dance in our Creative Arts Concert this afternoon! ๐๐บ
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Term 3 In Creative Arts This term in Creative Arts we are learning about Dance. This involves performing, composing and appreciating through the elements of action, dynamics, time, space, relationships and structure. Early Stage 1 are learning about space and body bases and shapes. Stage 1 are learning about locomotor and nonlocomotor movements and we will integrate this by learning some line dances. Stage 2 are learning about Australian dance by incorporating bush dancing. Stage 3 are learning about the elements of dance and how they can incorporate these in their own hip-hop choreography. At the end of this term, we will be performing our dances to the whole school and parents will be invited to join us. We are looking forward to sharing what we have been learning.
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Diocesan Athletics Carnival Congratulations to Benjamin, Jacob, Summer, Lachlan. O, Hannah, Tyler and Abel who competed in the Diocesan athletics carnival on Friday the 25th of August at Blacktown International Sports Park. A Special congratulations to Benjamin who placed first in the junior boys 100m, 200m and Long Jump event. Ben was also the recipient of the Junior Boys Age Champion Trophy which is an outstanding achievement. Ben will now go on to compete at the 2023 Mackillop Athletics Championships. We wish him all the best! ๐๐
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Parramatta Diocesan Netball Gala Day Congratulations to the Boys and Girls who attended the Parramatta Diocesan Netball Gala day at Penrith on Tuesday 5th September. This year, eight teams took part in the gala day: Junior Boys, 9 Yr Girls, 10 Yr Girls, 11 Girls, 12 Girls, two senior boys teams and one Mixed senior team. All eight teams played with amazing sportsmanship, pride and resilience. Thank you to all the parent helpers, teachers and Nagle students who assisted on the day.
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