Thank you to the parents who attended our Term 2 MoGC Connect meeting on Wednesday, April 30. Please take some time to look over the minutes.

MoGC Connect Meeting

Our next MoGC Connect meeting is scheduled for 5:30 on Wednesday, July 23 in the Multipurpose Room, above the library. You are warmly invited. 

Agenda items can be emailed to mogc.connect@cnsstu.catholic.edu.au 

Coffee on the Deck

Parents and carers are invited to join us for Coffee on the Deck each Tuesday between 8:30 and 9:00. This is a great opportunity to chat with staff and meet other families. 

The Fathering Project  

Between work, sport, homework and the general hustle of family life, it can feel like everyone’s moving in different directions. Sometimes, dinner is the only time the whole family comes together - and it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and reconnect.

This week, we’re looking at how family dinners can become one of your most valuable tools for building connection, encouraging conversation, and creating lasting memories.

Make dinner a device-free and connection-filled zone

Family dinners are more than just a meal, they’re a chance to check in, share stories, and model great conversation habits. Plus, they build routine and a strong sense of belonging for your child.

Try this: Create a simple dinner ritual. Go around the table and ask, “What was the best part of your day?” or “What are you looking forward to tomorrow?” Keep it light, stay present, and (if you can!) keep devices out of sight.

Happy Families

Mother of Good Counsel subscribes to Happy Families (previously known as Parenting Ideas), one of Australia's most trusted sources of parenting education and support. This subscription provides families with Insight articles (published here each fortnight) and opportunities to attend FREE online webinars.

Insight articles:

• Hope Builders

• Brain chemistry hacks for better learning 

2025 Parent Contacts 

If you have a question about your child’s year level, are looking for information or need some guidance on where to direct an enquiry, these parents contacts are happy for you to reach out to them:

Prep: Stacey Watt staceylwatt@outlook.com	Year 1: Louise Bernstein: louise.bernstein@blueoceanic.com
Yr 1: Emma Smith: emmajb21@hotmail.com Yr 3: Paula Kelly: paulajkelly81@gmail.com	Yr 2: James Rickman jamesrickman@yahoo.com.au
Yr 4: Jenny Gangell jenny.gangell@gmail.com	Yr 5: Joeleen Bettini joeleenb1@bigpond.com  Bindi Cooper coopernb@outlook.com
Yr 6: Kate & Carl Vogler: katevogler@hotmail.com