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- A Message from our Acting Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 2, 2024
- Happy Birthday
- Around the school this week
- St Mary's Little (Big) Freeze
- Mortimer Shield - Year 5/6
- School Athletics Carnival 2024
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Staff Changes Week 5 - Term 2
- Kinder Enrolment 2025
- St Mary's Information Session & Tour
- Winter Uniform Information
- Year 5/6 Biennial Canberra Excursion
- Canteen News
- Live Life Well at School
- Community Notices
A Message from our Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Week 5. I’m sure it will come as no surprise that we have another big week ahead at St Mary’s. On Friday, students will help support the ‘Fight MND’ cause by holding our very own St Mary’s Little Freeze!!! MND is a Motor Neurone Disease and is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurones) controlling the muscles that enable us to move, speak, swallow and breathe are affected. St Mary’s is proud to support this cause that is so close to Mrs Breust’s heart. Many will know of her brother Neale Daniher, a famous ex AFL player, who suffers from this disease while being the founder of the fight MND charity. She has coordinated some activities that the students will take part in with their MJR groups on Friday. Students will be asked to wear blue for the day and bring in a gold coin donation towards the fight to find a cure.
We will also change our morning ‘shout outs’ that are a lovely way to start the day to shouting out the things we are grateful for. This notion of focusing on and being grateful for the good things in life reminds me of the story of the road to Emmaus. In Luke’s Gospel he recounts how Jesus’ disciples, not long after his crucifixion were walking along the road to Emmaus and were focusing on and discussing the sad events that led to Jesus’ crucifixion. They were then joined by what they thought was a stranger. By focusing on the negative they were unable to see that they were in fact walking with God’s only Son, Jesus. I look forward to a week where we focus on how lucky we are and not focusing on the negative.
This will be our final week of summer/winter uniforms. At the beginning of next week all students are asked to wear full winter uniforms. Although the days begin with cold weather we often experience warmer temperatures by the afternoon and students may decide to take off their jumpers. Please ensure your child’s uniform is clearly labelled to ensure there are no lost articles of clothing.
Last week we farewelled Bridget Lashbrook in the canteen. Her official last day will not be until Friday, however, last Friday was her final day in the canteen. Casey Judd will take over from Bridget on the 3rd of June. We will hold our Athletics carnival on the 7th and look forward to welcoming Casey to St Mary’s then. I will take this opportunity to thank Bridget for her service and commitment to St Mary’s ensuring our students never went hungry!!!!
This week’s newsletter will feature our awesome Year 1 students!!
Remember my door is always open.
Acting Principal
Damian Collins
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Prayer for the end of Autumn
O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.
As we move toward the end of the autumn months,
May the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.
May the brilliant colours of the leaves remind us of the wonder of your creation.
May the steam of our breath in the cool air
remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.
We praise you for your goodness forever and ever.
Amen.
Term 2, 2024 Class and Whole School Mass Timetable
Date |
Class |
Week 5 Wednesday 29th May |
Year 2 & 3 Class Mass @ 12pm. Family and friends are most welcome. |
Matilda Cumming and Molly Gaynor
who celebrate their birthdays during this week.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
Mirabelle Pham | Piper Hoye | Xavier Walsh |
Hendrix Stewart | Maisie Maslin | Harrison Chantrill |
Charlie Hague | George Weir | Paul Eza'awe |
Nicholas Quade | Ted Glasgow | Edith Dean |
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@ St Mary's
The students have been exploring the concept of gratitude in their MJR groups this term. They recognise that gratitude means being ‘thankful’ and have named many things in their lives they are thankful for in their MJR group discussions.
Last Friday the students heard the story of Neale Daniher and his fight to find a cure for MND whilst experiencing the challenges of having the disease. Although battling the disease Neale has found many things to be grateful for in his life and invites us to join his ‘army’ of people to help find a cure.
We don’t know when the big breakthrough will come, but when it does, St Mary’s students will know that they played a part in making it happen.
The students are invited to wear blue or their favourite footy colours on Friday 31st May.
A donation can be made via Qkr! under St Mary's 'BIG FREEZE' to support research and care initiatives.
The students will participate in ‘Big Freeze’ activities from 11:50am - 1pm.
We look forward to discovering which teachers may be a little frozen on the day!
Well done to the students who participated in the Mortimer Shield Legends Dat in Temora last Wednesday. The students had a great day and displayed fantastic league and league tag skills as well as exceptional sportsman ship.
School Athletics Carnival 2024
Kindergarten and Year 1 will join the rest of the school at approximately 11:30 after their (early) recess. The remainder of the school are to be dropped at the oval in time for the start of the carnival at 9am. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours. There will be a Compass event sent out in the coming days with more info.
IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
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.
Day |
Event | Location |
Wednesday 29th May |
Year 2 & 3 Class Mass
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St Mary's Church |
Friday 31st May |
At School | |
Wednesday 5th June |
Mackillop Cross Country Trials
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At Sydney |
Friday 7th June |
At McAllister Oval | |
Monday 10th June |
Public Holiday -
June Long Weekend
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Friday 21st June |
At Temora | |
Thursday 27th June |
At School | |
Thursday 4th July |
At School | |
Friday 5th July |
Staff Development Day
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Monday 22nd July |
Staff Development Day
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Tuesday 23rd July |
Date and Day |
Teacher on Leave or PD |
Class |
Relief |
Monday 27th May (pm)&Tuesday 28th May |
Mrs Harland |
n/a |
n/a |
Monday 27th May |
Mrs Akehurst |
Year 1 Joy |
Mrs Iverach |
We are welcoming new enrolments for the 2025 school year.
Please enrol online before the 2nd of August, however late enrolments are always accepted, at our website with the link below - https://smwms.nsw.edu.au/enrolment
If you require further information please call the school office.
St Mary's Information Session & Tour
FOR KINDER 2025 AND OTHER NEW ENROLMENTS
Thursday 27th June 2024
9.30am to 11.00am - meet in the staffroom
Parents and children (optional) are invited for a tour of the school and an informal chat with the School Executive followed by a short presentation and morning tea.
2025 ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE
DON'T FORGET!!
Full winter uniform, including ties, is compulsory for all students to wear from June 1 (next week).
Students are permitted to wear pants and skirts prior to June 1 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 - various sizes - $40.
Ties (either zipper or tie your own) - various lengths - $16
Winter School Skirts have arrived!
If you want further information please call the school office on (02) 6972 3003.
Year 5/6 Biennial Canberra Excursion
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The dates are Term 4, Week 5, Monday 11th of November to Wednesday 13th of November. More details will follow over the next few newsletters.
The cost will be approximately $470. If you have any concerns about your child’s participation in the excursion please make a time to discuss with Mr Collins.
Please mark these dates on your calendar.