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- A Message from our Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 1, 2025
- Reconciliation Information 2025
- Caritas 2025
- Around the school this week
- Happy Birthday
- School Sport 2025
- School Cross Country 2025
- High School Taster Day for Year 6
- Easter Raffle 2025
- ANZAC Day 2025
- Staff Changes Week 9 - Term 1
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Compass - Parent Portal
- Winter Uniform Information
- Canteen News
- Community Notices
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Week 9, only 2 weeks to go! Bring on the Easter break!! Whilst we are coming to the end of the term let’s keep up the great work and finish the term off on a good note. There is still plenty of exciting learning to be done.
Yesterday our COGlearn coaches from Queensland visited St Mary’s. These coaches are assigned to each Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn school to provide guidance and support to the direct instruction programs implemented in the schools across the Archdiocese. The coaches spent time in each room assisting teachers in developing their practice and provided each teacher with feedback on how they’re delivering the numerous direct instruction programs at St Mary’s. This is a vital element of the Annual Improvement Plan at St Mary’s as we ensure every child at our school is provided with an excellent education and fabulous opportunity to learn.
Several children have been collected from school by their parents without going through the front office. Please remember that you must sign your child in or out at the front office. Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated.
Another reminder that morning supervision begins at 8:30. As there is no supervision before then please ensure your child does not arrive at school before 8:30. Many children are arriving before morning supervision begins. Thanks for your co-operation.
A reminder to donate to our Easter Raffle organised and run by our Community Council. Donations can be dropped in at anytime between 8:30 and 3:30 at the front office.
Next Thursday will be our final assembly for the term. We will also be presenting each class with our new 'Student of the Term' award. This assembly will be held straight after lunch on the final day.
Remember my door is always open.
Principal
Damian Collins
The focus this week at St Mary’s is Courtesy. Courtesy is treating people considerately and thinking about what is good for them, not just us. It means treating them like we would like to be treated ourselves. Being courteous prevents rudeness and arguing. It helps a home or school run more smoothly because people aren’t being selfish but are always thinking of others.
Term 1, 2025 Class and Whole School Mass Timetable
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Date |
Class |
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Week 10 Wednesday 9th April |
Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 @ 12pm. Parents and friends are more than welcome. |
*There is no class Mass during Week 9 due to the Mid Western Primary Schools Rugby Union Gala Day.
Thank you to Kindergarten and Year 6 students for their lovely Mass last week.
Next Wednesday Year 2, 3 and 4 will celebrate Mass. This will be a special Mass as Stevie Smith, Zoey Smith and Arlie Orr will receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Reconciliation Information
A reminder that the last reconciliation preparation class will be at 4pm on Wednesday in the Parish Centre. Many thanks for your support for your children as they journey toward making this important Sacrament on the 9th of April.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be at 5pm on the 9th of April. Students will be required to be at the church dressed appropriately for Mass and accompanied by their parent by 4:55. There will be a cake to share at the conclusion of the Sacrament in the Parish Centre. The Ceremony should not take any longer than 50 minutes. Father Hilary will be accompanied by 2 visiting priests.
The event for the administration cost of $25 is on Compass. Please action this ASAP.
Project Compassion is a demonstration of the faith, empathy and generosity of our supporters. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia – without it, we could not do the vital work we do. Thank you for helping transform lives today and for all future generations.
Caritas boxes have been sent home. Students have been reminded about the importance of giving to those less fortunate than us. We will be seeing which class can raise the most money! Who will it be?!?!?!
| George McCoullough | Mikhaela Mariano |
Darcy Nicholson |
| Hendrix Stewart | Annabelle Brose |
Ciara O'Meley |
| Rose Hague | Archie Maslin |
Scarlette Orr |
Billy Pettit
who celebrates his birthday during this week.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
Mid Western Primary School 10's Gala Day
The gala day will be held at West Wyalong's Rugby Union Grounds tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd April.
Thank you to Brent Morton, Will Dean, Sam Weir and Woody Maslin for giving up their time to train the students and coach them on the day.
Students will be provided with their playing uniform this afternoon. Please pack them a change of clothes as the uniforms will need to be handed back to either Mrs Speedy or Miss Turner at the end of the day.
No transport is provided, parents must transport their own child.
The West Wyalong Junior Rugby Union Committee will be providing a canteen for the day. Please see the menu below.
Paul Kelly Cup 2025 - Wagga Wagga
The Paul Kelly Cup is the largest AFL primary school competition in New South Wales and the ACT and is open to students in Years 5 and 6. The Paul Kelly Cup consists of 12 player teams competing in round robin gala days. Games are played on a smaller field using modified rules.
Our Year 5/6 students are competing in Wagga on Friday 9th of May (Week 2, Term 2). We will field a boys team and a girls team in the non-competitive competition.
A bus has been organised by the school at the cost of $15 per student. A draw has not been finalised. Times will be confirmed closer to the date.
We are still looking for a coach for the girls team. If you know of anyone that would be willing to give up their time, please contact the school office or email wendy.connellan@cg.catholic.edu.au
A Compass event has been sent out.
This year the NRL are hosting both Trent Barrett Shield (Year 3/4) and Mortimer Shield (Year 5/6) on Thursday 15th May at Nixon Park, Temora. This event is for Stage 2 & 3 students and consists of both tackle and League Tag teams.
A bus has been organised by the school at the cost of $15 per student. A draw has not been finalised. Times will be confirmed closer to the date.
Students must bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen and a change of clothes plus any protective wear your child uses including head gear, mouth guards and fit for purpose football boots. (Not compulsory but highly recommended).
An operating canteen for the day has NOT yet been confirmed, therefore students will need a packed lunchbox. If more information regarding a canteen is given it will be passed on.
A Compass event will be sent out in the near future.We would love to get parent coaches for these teams. Please contact the front office or wendy.connellan@cg.catholic.edu.au if you or anyone you know would like to volunteer.
Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese Trials
If your Year 5/6 child has the ability to compete at a representative level in the following sports - Netball, Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Softball, Touch Football and Rugby Union - you are able to nominate them for the Archdiocesan trials.
Please note that the Archdicocesan representative sport trials are highly competitve and there is an expectation that children nominating for these trials have extensive experience in the sport and currently compete at a high level.
If you would like to nominate your child to trial for a sport please go to https://csnsw.sport
Cross Country 2025
Our school Cross Country will be held this Friday 4th of April.
Students in Years 2 to 6 will compete at the West Wyalong Showground from 9:15am.
Kinder and Year 1 will participate in cross country games on the school oval from 9am.
All students can wear house coloured shirts to school on the day.
We are looking for parent volunteers at the showground. If you can help please call the school office or email wendy.connellan@cg.catholic.edu.au
Parents are welcome to attend.
A Compass event has been sent out. If you have not actioned this yet please do so ASAP.
Th arrangement for the morning is as follows:
8.55 Bell for Assembly
9.00 Students have fruit break
9.05 Toilet, students take water & hat
9.15 Buses to Showground
9.30 Walk track
10.00 11 & 12 year olds run 3000m
10.05 8 & 9 year olds run 2000m
10.10 10 year olds run 2000m
11.30 Buses back to school
Students who would like to participate in the march are asked to meet at Thom Dick & Harry's corner by 10:15am for the commencement of the march.
The students and parents are invited to stay for the wreath laying ceremony. Students should wear winter school uniform with a tie. The students will be accompanied by Mrs Harland and teachers from our school.
Ties are available at the school office.
Week 9
Date and Day |
Teacher on Leave or PD |
Class |
Relief |
| Wednesday 2nd April (pm only) | Miss Holmes | Year 1 Joy | Mrs Browne |
| Miss Thomas | Year 2 Mercy |
Mrs Harland |
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| Thursday 3rd April | Miss Holmes | Year 1 Joy |
Mr Hughes |
| Miss Thomas | Year 2 Mercy |
Mrs Reichstein |
The following events are in the calendar in the next few weeks.
The Compass Calendar is updated to show Mass times, sporting events, important events.
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Day |
Event | Location |
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Wednesday 2nd April |
 Mid Western Primary School Rugby Union 10's Gala Day
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West Wyalong Rugby Union Grounds |
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Friday 4th April |
 St Mary's Cross Country
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- Infants at School - Primary at Showgrounds |
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Tuesday 8th April |
 St Anne's Taster Day
- Year 6 students
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At St Anne's, Temora |
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Wednesday 9th April |
 Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 Class Mass @ 12pm
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St Mary's Church |
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Wednesday 9th April |
 Sacrement of Reconciliation @ 5pm
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St Mary's Church |
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Thursday 10th April |
 Last Day of Term 1
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Friday 11th April |
 Staff Development Day
- Pupil Free Day
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Friday 18th April |
 Good Friday
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Sunday 20th April |
 Easter Sunday
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Friday 25th April |
 Anzac Day
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Monday 28th April |
 Staff Development Day
- Pupil Free Day
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Tuesday 29th April |
 Students First Day of Term 2
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Friday 2nd May |
 Western Region Cross Country
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Batlow |
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Friday 9th May |
 Paul Kelly Cup - Year 5 and 6
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Jubilee Park, Wagga |
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Thursday 15th May |
 Stage 2 & 3 League Stars Gala Day - Trent Barrett & Mortimer Shield
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Nixon Park, Temora |
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Friday 23rd May |
 St Mary's Athletics Carnival
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McAllister Oval |
Full Winter Uniform, Including Ties
It is compulsory for all students to wear full winter uniform from the 1st of June.
Students are permitted to wear pants and skirts prior to June 1st if the weather suits.
Parents can refer to the school handbook on our website.
Our school uniform is always to be worn with pride. It is our brand and reflects the quality of our school.
Girls Winter Skirts and Ties available from the School Office
Girls winter skirts - sizes 4-16 - $40.
Ties (elastic zipper or tie your own) - Small & Large - $15
If you need further information please call the school office on (02) 6972 3003.
