YEAR 3 CHAMPION:

Working Together for the Common Good
with Pedro the Platypus

The Catholic Church teaches that we are all part of one human family, created and loved by God. Because of this, we are called to work together so that everyone can have what they need to live a full and happy life, this is called the Common Good.

The Common Good means thinking not only about ourselves but about what is best

for everyone in our community. It reminds us that our words, choices, and actions can make the world a fairer and kinder place.

Pedro the Platypus reminds us that, just like the animals of the river need to share the same water and care for their environment together, we too need to look after one another and our shared home.

“Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Mark 12:31)

Some of the examples our Year 3 students shared about how they can live for the Common Good, just like Pedro teaches us, include:

At school, we can live this out by:

• Working together and helping each other to learn.
• Sharing classroom resources and taking care of school property.
• Including everyone in games and group work.
• Speaking kindly and standing up for what is fair and right.

At home, we can live this out by:

• Helping our family with chores and being thoughtful of others’ needs.
• Saying thank you and showing gratitude for what we have.
• Caring for our environment by recycling and using water wisely.
• Praying for people in our world who do not have what they need.

When we live for the Common Good, we help to build a world where everyone is valued and supported. Pedro the Platypus reminds us that small acts of kindness and teamwork make a big difference and together, we can create a community of love, fairness, and joy.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Students from Years 2 - 6 are invited to volunteer to complete "jobs" at Mass and to be part of our Choir. I have sent via COMPASS a link to a Microsoft Forms. Please complete this if you would like your child/ren to help out at the Mass. We hope to see you all at this Mass. It is a very special Mass for our Parish.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

Our students have started their final preparations for their Sacraments. We ask that you keep these students and their families in your prayers as they prepare to become fully Sacramental within our Catholic Faith.

Yours in faith,

Miss Michelle Collins

Religious Education Co-Ordinator