BEGINNING OF TERM 4 PRAYER

Heavenly Father, 

We thank you for our holidays and for the good times that we had.

We thank you for the break from school, for the sleep-ins and the fun.

We ask your blessing on all that we do in this coming term.

Help us to know that you are with us always, celebrating with us when things are great, and comforting us in times of stress.

With the guidance of your Holy Spirit, may we, as parents and teachers, strive to do our best for our students throughout the term, using the gifts that you have given us.

Amen

We welcome Paul, Melissa and Nate Pursehouse to St Mary's School.  Nate has joined the Year 3 class.

We also welcome our Kinder students for 2019 who started a four week orientation today.

Dates are:

Friday 26 October - 8.55am to Midday

Friday 2 November - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Friday 9 November - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Children should wear comfortable clothes and a hat, and bring a piece of fruit, recess and a drink and on the full days, lunch.

The following students have been chosen to read at our School Feast Day Mass at 12.30pm on Tuesday 23 October.  If your child is not available please contact Mrs Haworth or the school office so a replacement can be arranged.

Welcome - Grace Kellahan

First Reading - Milla Pilon

Response - Sam Tulloch

Prayers of the Faithfull - Ashley Thomas, Charlie Murdoch, Indi Loudon and Daniel Tachie-Menson.

• School Photo Orders - if you intend to pay cash using the order envelope please return envelope to the office by Friday 2 November.

This term many of our teachers are completing two on-line courses and they will be released from class to complete this study. Both of the courses, Traffic Jam in my Brain  and Learning with Dyslexia explore the best current practice in teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas.

Happy Birthday to

Ashley Thomas and Keelan Glasgow

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Mrs Emma McRae will be visiting our school during Term 4 on the following dates:

Tuesday 30 October

Tuesday 13 November

Tuesday 27 November

Tuesday 11 December

If you would like to make a confidential appointment for your child please contact the office.

Issue 7 of Scholastic Book Club will close on Friday 26th October

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It partners with local churches in developing nations to reach out to children by providing gift-filled shoeboxes and bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ. After receiving shoebox gifts, many children are also invited back to participate in The Greatest Journey – an evangelism and discipleship program.

For more information on Operation Christmas Child click on this link Operation Christmas Child.

• We will have boxes at school if families wish to take one and pack their own. 
• We will also be collecting donated items and packing some boxes at school.

Click on this link to find gift ideas.

We need to have your donations by Wednesday November 7th for collection by November 9.

Monday 18 October

11.30am - School Hall

Everyone is most welcome to attend

Sam and Jenny last visited St Mary's in 2012, and it will be lovely to have them back.  They are brought to us courtesy of Riverina Bluebell.

Sam Bailey Biography

Sam Bailey is a farmer, pilot, husband and best-selling author. He has achieved all of those from a wheelchair….and has an incredible ability to take an audience on the journey of his life.

From a childhood growing up in the Australian bush to a car accident in the outback that turned his life upside down and its aftermath, Sam tells his story in his own down-to-earth laconic style that captures the great Australian spirit of ‘having a go’.

Sam then found his soul mate in former Tamworth-based ABC radio Rural Reporter, Jenny Black – who he proposed to “live” on regional radio. The real-life proposal jammed the phone lines and the fax ran out of paper.

Their story appeared on ABC TV’s “Australian Story” in 2000 with an overwhelming response and was published in April 2006 in their book ‘Head Over Heels’.

Today they live and work together on their beef cattle property in North West NSW, in between travelling the country telling their story and giving inspiration to others.

They are also working towards their next big goal – Sam becoming the first quadriplegic in the world to fly a helicopter and flying into schools to inspire children to fulfill their own dreams and goals.

The project, called Helifirst, will be launched during 2018.

You can find out more information about Sam and Jenny at their website www.sambailey.com.au

The Department of Education and Training are collecting data from St Mary's as per the Australian Education Regulation 2013.

Please refer to the letter below which provides information on this collection.

CPS BASKETBALL

27 & 28 October 2018

• Junior Boys Red - Team A
• Junior Boys Gold - Team B
• Junior Boys Blue - Team C
• Senior Boys Green - Team A
• Senior Boys Black - Team B

   

PAYMENT IS DUE TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE NOW.

If you do not want to order online, order envelopes have been sent home and sibling envelopes are available at the school office.  These must be back to the office by Friday 2nd November.

On photo day children must wear their summer short sleeve shirt, grey shorts/socks or navy skort/socks and black school shoes.

  
St Mary's War Memorial School

School Photography Date: 6/11/2018

ONLINE ORDER CODE: 6G9 B9C 7GD

Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=6G9B9C7GD

*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography.  A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school.

Unfortunately the Family Bowls Day set down for this Sunday has had to be postponed until Term 1 2019. This will be a meet, greet & welcome to new families.   

The canteen menu is available on our website and app at any time.  

Canteen Roster

The parish will not be holding their Melbourne Cup raffle this year, due the current drought conditions.

Exam Stress - Special Report

Students in their final year of school are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety. Sleep deprivation, diet and social media are some of the biggest issues faced by this group of teens. Therefore it is vitally important that a student's mental health is looked after as well as their physical health.

Keeping things in perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it is not necessarily the most important year of your child's life.

There are many strategies that students can implement to help themselves. Parents can provide support, not only emotionally, but also practically by keeping their child well-nourished and encouraging physical activity.

In this special report, parents will find useful tips to support their child during this often stressful time. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered here and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information.

Here is the link to your special report http://smwms.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/year-12-exam-stress-special-report

West Wyalong Junior Cricket

Junior Cricket and Woolworths Blast Registration days

Wednesday 17^th October 4.00 – 5.30pm

at the McAlister oval cricket nets

Saturday 20^th October 8.30 – 10.00am

at Perseverence St oval

All Boys and Girls aged 5 to 15 are encouraged to register

Cost $60- 1^st child, $50- 2^nd,$40- each further child

Season starts 27th  October

Contact Pat Roscarel (0488759267) or Ian Luelf (0429937620) for more information