Throughout this year our Year 6 students will be involved in Making Jesus Real which  complements our ‘Treasures New and Old’  Religious Education program and Values Education program. MJR is centred around the belief that we are the image of Jesus to all those people around us. We are His representatives and our actions should reflect His values. Jesus also made the comment that we are part of his family and that the ways we treat others should be reflective of the way we would treat Jesus."Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
Matthew 25: 40

These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and to stand up for the rights of others

One of my favourite lessons covered in this program conveys the notion that children have the choice to be either a “WEST person” or “EAST person”. A WEST person is someone who “Welcomes, Encourages, says Sorry and Thanks”; however, an EAST Person is someone who “Excludes, Annoys, Sulks and Talks back”.

I trust that MJR will be of great benefit to our community, and I look forward to sharing some more of with you in future newsletters.

- Anita Mason. Religious Education Coordinator