She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial (Mark 14:8).
After Mark reports Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem on the back of a donkey foal and his visit around the temple, he includes a powerful event imbued with poignant power by the length of time between that event and its reporting.
The unnamed woman in this story has been variously guessed at and speculated about, but all we know for sure is that she wanted to show extravagant love to Jesus. And she did so, in the midst of a group of ‘righteous’ men horrified by this lavish act of care.
Jesus rebuked the men, telling them their thoughts of selling the perfume and giving the money to the poor missed the point. Readers of Mark’s Gospel have the benefit of hindsight. We can understand Jesus’ explanation that she poured perfume on his body beforehand to prepare for his burial. Jesus could see what was coming in the following few days, and for this act of generosity and care, he was grateful. And for this, the woman will be remembered through the ages.
How ironic that Judas Iscariot went straight to the teachers of the law after this event and agreed to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. He, too, will be remembered through the ages – in a completely different way.
Dear Lord, let me be remembered for my lavish generosity and care for the least of your children rather than for my rightness or efficiency. Thank you for your extravagant love for me. Amen.
Prayer Points
We pray for all the people around the world who are facing war and conflict.
We give thanks for the talents that were on display during the recent musical performance of Annie Junior.
We pray for the Tlumang, Tran, Truong and Urrutia families.
Last Thursday evening, the school's parents, families, friends, and the broader community were treated to an incredible performance of ‘Annie Junior.’ The production was truly a spectacular event! Many thanks are owed to numerous individuals, as putting on a show of this scale requires countless hours of dedicated hard work, courage, and using our God-given talents.
It was truly inspiring to witness the entire school community come together to ensure the production's resounding success. We take immense pride in the fact that every single student played a role in the production, whether as a main character, participating in the musical numbers, or serving as stage managers. Furthermore, every member of the staff, including some former staff members, actively contributed many hours of hard work and dedication as well as their skills and expertise to specific aspects of the production.
We thank the parents for their continued support for the children and the school.
Remembrance Day 2023
This Saturday is Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion when we honour the brave members of our armed services and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. It's a day for reflection, gratitude, and unity as we pay tribute to their unwavering dedication.
Observing this important day to express our respect and appreciation for their sacrifices is an important part of appreciating the peaceful nation we live in.
In the Prep/1 classroom we are talking about giving opinions about things. It is important to have our own opinions not copy others.
Ask us our opinion on something!
Year 1/2
In the Year 1/2 classroom in Humanities, we are learning about how things have changed over time. We can have a conversation about how Schools were for you in the past compared to schools of today.
Year 3/4
In the Year 3/4 classroom, we are learning how to add and move groups of words to make different meanings or cohesive texts.
Please encourage us to create imaginative texts at home!
Year 5/6
In the Year 5/6 classroom we are starting a 4 week unit of tennis in PE. We will be practising our forehand, backhand and volleying skills.
