Nurturing the self worth
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Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a school dedicated to making a valued difference in the lives of our children. We trust that when people look back at the time spent in our school they cherish fond memories of a genuine and faithful community, ‘Under God’s Protection’ always.
2021 Newsletters
Term 4 Week 7 – 25th November 2021
This Sunday, 28th November, we commence the Season of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. Advent is a special time in the Church year when we prepare and get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The word “Advent” means “coming.” When we light the candles on the wreath, it symbolises the coming of Jesus into the world. As we light the first of the Advent, we centre our thoughts on the theme of hope. It is a time to remember the hope God offers to our world through Jesus. Advent is such a joyous time for our children and our families. We see our homes, classrooms and communities beginning to prepare with decorations and symbols. The children are eagerly learning about the Christmas story and the meaning of the 4 Advent candles. Amongst the frantic pace that we experience in the final weeks of the term, please take some time to reflect on the joy of the Advent Season that we see through the eyes of our children.