As we head into the final weeks of school and the rush of Christmas, we can turn to the wisdom of Mary Mackillop to quieten our days and cope with the rush.

At a Mary Mackillop bush pub, somewhere along the road to Penola, some old cobbers gather on the verandah.

Suddenly a horse comes galloping past, with a desperate rider clinging to the reins. One old farmer calls out, “Where are you going?” and the rider shouts back, “Ask the horse!”

Living fully means doing whatever we’re doing with everything we’ve got. So it means not allowing ourselves to be dragged along by the busyness of life. There is so much wisdom in slowing down, breathing and enjoying the simple things. Perhaps our stop-doing list needs to be longer than our to-do list. As Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “They stumble that run fast.”

All will be right, with time and a little patience. Mary Mackillop 1873.

St Mary’s also prays for healing for those members of our school community who are suffering illness, grief, loneliness or despair.

“I will be with you, and will bless you.” Genesis 26:3

   

SWIMMING ARRANGEMENTS—WEEKS 7  and 8

Thursday 18 November to Wednesday 24 November

Students will leave the school in the morning to walk to the pool.

Instructions have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Please read the information below carefully to ensure your child is dressed correctly.

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS DRESSED IN THEIR SWIMMERS:

DUE TO THE POOL'S COVID PLAN ALL CHILDREN NEED TO COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR SWIMMERS WITH CASUAL CLOTHES OVER THE TOP.  Students are permitted  to wear joggers on the swimming days due to the walking required.

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH THEM:

School uniform and underwear in a bag. In a seperate swim bag a swim shirt if they require one, towel, plastic bag to put wet belongings in, drink bottle, goggles (if they require them), and if at the squad level they will need their flippers and kickboard.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU APPLY SUNCREEN:

Students need to apply sunscreen before coming to school and to bring it to school with them.  Due to COVID-19 teachers are not able to apply sunscreen.

Our Year 6 Graduation Mass will be held on Tuesday 14th December at 12.00pm.

We will advise the COVID-19 restrictions for this mass as soon as we can.

Friday 19 November - 8.55am to 11.30am - followed by a parent session on "Everything you need to know about Kinder 2022"

Friday 26 November - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Friday 3 December - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Children should wear comfortable clothes and a hat.  They will need a piece of fruit, recess and a drink for the two half days.  On the full days they will need their lunch as well.

Please drop your children at the Parish Centre from 8:45am so please park in the church carpark.  Mrs Meincke will be there to greet your children.  As per our current COVID regulations parents are not allowed into the school grounds, please wear your mask and leave the church carpark immediately after dropoff.

Happy Birthday to

Lachlan Foster

who celebrates his birthday this week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Assembly

Our award winners this week.

Remembrance Day

Our Year 5/6 students attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the S&C Club last Thursday.  Our school captains laid a wreath to honour those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

Last Friday our 2022 Kinder students had their first 1/2 day Orientation with Mrs Meincke in the Kinder room. Mrs Turner was in to help.

  

It was a fun morning with plenty to do! There were lots of happy little children excited to come to St Mary’s next year! 

  

We look forward to seeing you all next week.

  

Mental Health Care Packs

Emma McRae, our school counsellor has recommened the following resources that "Smiling Mind" have put together.  These are Mental Health care packs for different age groups & for parents/carers as indicated below.

CARER PACK

https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/4687378/Kids%20Care%20Packs/SM_SelfCarePack.pdf?utm_campaign=Care%20packs&utm_source=SUBMISSION%20EDM%20-%20SELF%20CARE

5-7 YEAR OLD PACK

https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/4687378/Kids%20Care%20Packs/SM_KidsCarePacks-5-7YearOlds.pdf

8-10 YEAR OLD PACK

https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/4687378/Kids%20Care%20Packs/SM_KidsCarePacks-8-10YearOlds.pdf

11-12 YEAR OLD PACK

https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/4687378/Kids%20Care%20Packs/SM_KidsCarePacks-11-12YearOlds.pdf

Mental Health First Aider Training