We have arrived at the end of another busy term. During the next couple of days, we will be saying farewell to the Class of 2023. Today the Year 12s have organised some games for all the Primary and Infants students, and in the afternoon, the whole school came together to say goodbye to the Year 12s with some performances and gifts. They also organised a fun afternoon for the Secondary students for Spirit Day on Tuesday. We shall miss their presence in the school and continue to support them with our prayers as they sit the HSC exams next term.

We have also been saying farewell to two long-standing members of staff. Although Mary-Rose Pintado retired earlier in the year, we have not been able to formally say goodbye until this month. Mary-Rose joined us for the last Secondary Assembly, during which the Secondary students performed some musical items and a performance of Shakespearean sonnets, which the Year 11 girls had performed when they were in Year 7. Mary-Rose has been working with the Pared schools for almost 40 years, starting the High School in Tangara, and serving as Principal and Deputy Principal at Tangara, before moving to Montgrove in 2011 to start the High School here. We are so grateful for the many years that she has dedicated to teaching and leading at the schools. She had a great love for literature and the humanities and the high standards she set from the beginning will be a legacy that continues at Montgrove for many years to come.

Catherine Mendoza also retired this term after almost 20 years teaching Spanish and Sport at Montgrove. Ever since she started, she has taught every single Primary student that has gone through Montgrove! And she has done so with her characteristic enthusiasm, energy, cheerfulness and warmth. All the students have very fond memories of the Infants Cross Country Carnivals, Skip-a-thons and Spanish Days that Catherine organised each year. She will be very much missed by all the staff and students. We wish her all the best and hope that she enjoys a well-earned break during her retirement.

Congratulations to Amelia Lay (Yr 12) who was awarded the Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence. This award is given to a Year 12 student who is a witness to the faith and who has made an outstanding contribution to the school. We thank Amelia for her service leadership both in the school and in the local community. Thank you also to Janice Arul-Selvan, who was the citation reader for the award ceremony.

Thank you to Mrs Abacum and Mrs Japon for organising our first Montrgrove-Wollemi Mother’s Night last Saturday. We had a great turn out. Between the singing, games and great company, the evening went too quickly. Looking forward to next year’s!

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable break. I hope you can take advantage of the sunny weather to enjoy some family time in the great outdoors.

Congratulations to the following students on receiving the Principal's Award at our recent Infants and Primary assemblies: 

• Angel Jobin (5B) for making sure that the chairs were properly lined up for a parent function;
• Dominik Grus (KG) for greeting our school visitors with warmth, enthusiasm and a giant smile.

Congratulations to: 

• Elyse (Secondary Teacher) & Ash Griffiths on the birth of Lucinda, sister to Chloe; 
• Lauren (Diverse Learning Teacher) & Luke (Wollemi Teacher) Dominici, on the birth of Thomas Luke; 
• Carla and Michael Mendieta on the birth of Sebastian Michael, brother to Adele (2B) and Raphael (1G);
• Mary and Anthony Powell on the birth of a baby boy, brother to Lucy (3) and Sabina (KG);
• Alison and Ghassan Farah on the birth of Jeremiah Michael, brother to Maria (9G), Grace (7G), Rose (6B), Cecilia (3) and Elijah (1W);
• Soumya Thomas and Joseph Padannamackal on the birth of John Mathew, brother to Mikha (7B) & Minna (4G)

Montgrove College will continue holding the Doctrinal Classes on the Sacraments in the Montgrove Spanish room during Term 4. They go for 1 hour commencing at 9am and will be presented by Fr Anthony Khoudair (School Chaplain).

There are 3 classes left for Term 4 and the dates and topics are as follows:

• Wednesday 11th October - Holy Eucharist
• Wednesday 8th November - Penance & Anointing of the sick
• Wednesday 22nd November - Marriage & Holy Orders

For any enquires and to RSVP please contact Melissa Japon or Cat Abacum

Here is part of a student's poem, which appeared in an issue of "The Catholic Weekly”, years ago:

"Lord, if you want to, make me clean."

(Such faith this prayer revealed).

“0f course I do" said Jesus,

And with love the leper healed.

What must have been this

man's new joy

Who surely in his way,

Would reach out to the lonely too -

As his Master did that day?

By Beres Shore, East Lismore.

St Josemaría advised us to turn the often mundane prose of everyday life into epic poetry.

May we do it, with a bit of love, sacrifice and Heaven's help. May we add it, every day, into the book of our life. May it come to the notice of more than one poor soul, in need of inspiration.

Mass

Mass is held Monday to Friday at 12:15pm.  Parents are welcome to attend Mass in the Chapel.

Chapel Visits

Parents are welcome to visit the Chapel from 2:30pm for prayer. 

Confessions

Fr Anthony Khoudair is available for confessions on:

• Tuesdays from 2:45pm to 3:30pm
• Wednesdays from 2:45pm to 3:30pm 

 Fr Felix Navarro is available for confessions on:

• Thursdays from 3:00pm to 3:30pm
• Fridays from 3:00pm to 3:30pm 

Please pray for our sick and injured family and friends:

Igor Mileusnic, uncle to Olivia Giles (2B); Priscilla De Leon-Yabut, grandmother to Stephanie (12) and Samantha (11) Magat; Raphael Burfitt, brother to Cecilia (KG); Amelia Acasio, mother to Anne Bernacer (Teacher's Aide) and grandmother to Renae (11) and Regine (9G) Bernacer; Candido Valenton, grandfather to Elyssa (6G), Marcela (1W) & Daniela (KW) Valenton; Benjamin Santiago, father to Agryna (10B); Kathrin Triantoplous mother to Nektaria (12B) & Irene (9B); & Emmanuel Hanna, brother to Cecilia (8B) & Lucia (5B).

Please also remember those who have passed away:

Andrew Serge, family friend to Sophia (5G) and Matthew Piscopo (1B); Ryan Jackson, brother to Adam Jackson (KS); Brian McLaughlan, grandfather to Tahnae McLaughlan (Yr3 Teacher), Patricia Pacho, grandmother to Pio Platon (KG); Wilson Arce Filamor, father to Sonia Concepcion (Secondary Teacher), grandfather to Emilia Concepcion (12) and Francesca Filamor (9G); Michael Farah, grandfather to Maria (9G), Grace (7G), Rose (6B), Cecilia (3B) and Elijah Farah (1W);  Josip Blazevic, father-in-law to Julie Blazevic (School Secretary/PA), grandfather to Tatijana Blazevic (11) & Erika Trivarelli (9B) and great-grandfather to Thylane Djurdjevic (KS); Aiyana Cabanero (Yr10 2019), sister to Anthea (12) & Amara (8) Cabanero.

If you would like to add any intentions to the Prayer Board, please send them to melanie.merriman@montgrove.nsw.edu.au. Please also let Melanie know when your intentions can be removed. 

Greetings from St. Padre Pio Parish, Glenmore Park. 

With immense gratitude to God, may I invite you to our parochial feast of St. Padre Pio, the patron of our parish. There are numerous blessings received by the intercession of St. Padre Pio. It is time to thank God for the gift of our patron St. Padre Pio. 

The Triduum Novena will be as follows: 

• 21st Sept 2023 -7:00pm Novena followed by Mass 
• 22nd Sept 2023 - 7:00pm Novena followed by Mass 
• 23rd Sept 2023 - 5:30pm Novena followed by Vigil Mass 

On 24th Sept 2023, at 10am, we will have a Solemn Procession with the Relic of St. Padre Pio followed by Solemn Feast Mass. After the Mass, the pilgrims will be blessed by the Relic of St. Padre Pio. You are most welcome to join us for the feast Mass. 

Looking forward to welcoming you to the Feast of St. Padre Pio. 

Once again, I thank you for your wholehearted support. 

God Bless.. 

Kind regards, 

Fr. Suresh Kumar 

Parish Priest. 

Could any current parents with a child turning 5 years before the 31st March 2025,  and who have not yet submitted the application form for Kindergarten in 2025, please register via this form to be emailed the link for the online Application Form.  Those born in January, February and March will be assessed to determine their school readiness. If you are unsure if you have already submitted an Application Form, please contact enrol@montgrove.nsw.edu.au 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the Enrolment Form for a 2025 sibling has not been received by the end of November 2023, a place at Montgrove will not be guaranteed. 

On occasion, when your child arrives at school late or is picked up early due to an appointment or other reason, you will be required to fill in the 01 Absence, Late arrival or Early Departure form on Engage on the day of their early departure/late arrival.

If you need to pick up your child(ren) up for an appointment that can’t be arranged outside of school hours, we kindly request for you not come during recess (10:15-10:30 for Secondary & 10:55-11:25am for Primary) or lunch (12:45-1:30pm) as it is difficult to get messages to students on the playground. 

We also kindly ask that you arrive at school with enough time before you need to leave the school premises with your child, so that we can have time to call their classroom and arrange for them to come to the office. Students will only be called to come down to the office once a parent or guardian arrives. 

If your child is attending a morning appointment, you may receive an absence text message.  Please disregard this message as their presence at school will be amended once they arrive at school (and you have submitted the absence form). 

We are seeking an experienced Enrolments Administrator to commence in a full-time permanent role, primarily based at our head office in Dural. This role is full time (calendar year) and will be focused on enrolments for Redfield and Tangara.

If you are interested or know anyone suitable for this role, please ask them to apply via SEEK using this link - Enrolments Administrator 

• Dustin at dustin.uyeda@wollemi.nsw.edu.au or
• Jacob at jacob.berryman@wollemi.nsw.edu.au

Montgrove College Trading Hours 2023

Mondays: 8:30am to 12:30pm

Ordering online couldn’t be simpler.

 Go to www.midford.com.au

1. Select Montgrove College from the online School Shops tab.
2. New users to click the ‘Register New Account’ button.
3. Start the registration process by selecting Montgrove College from the drop-down menu and add Montgrove unique school pass phrase: Montgrove2007
4. Add your personal information, create a username and password.
5. Order the items you need, select pick up from the uniform shop on Monday's or option of home delivery.

Please book appointments through our online appointment system by using the below link.  https://Midford.as.me/MontgroveCollege

For enquiries please email: online@midford.com.au

Montgrove College Fitting Range will open in the September school holiday’s for Appointment’s 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/MontgroveCollege

Please Note: This is for Fitting’s & Try On Service’s Only. No sales or orders will be placed onsite - all orders will be placed online only.

September Opening Hours By Appointment Only:

• Monday 25th September          9:00am – 3:00pm

Normal trading hours will resume on Monday 9th October.

Email: montgrove@midford.com.au

1. PARED will issue the Invoice / Fee Account Statement once by week 2 of every Term 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2. This Invoice includes: Tuition Fees, Curriculum and Technology Levy (CTL) and Building Levy only.
3. The Pared Schools have partnered with Edstart to provide more flexibility and choice with your school fee payments. All school fees must be paid via your Edstart account where you can opt for weekly, monthly, fortnightly, termly, or annual instalments.
4. As it occurs, PARED will issue separate invoices for activities other than those in Item 2 above.  This will include major camps, major excursions, certain elective co-curricular expenses, band program, elective music software,  loss of or damage to laptop, PDHPE workbook, school diary, etc. 
5. These should also be paid via your Edstart account