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- A Message from our Acting Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 2, 2024
- Sacrament of Confirmation Program 2024
- Happy Birthday
- Around the school this week
- School Sport
- St Mary's Little (Big) Freeze
- School Athletics Carnival 2024
- St Mary's Athletics Carnival Record Holders
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Winter Uniform Information
- Kinder Enrolment 2025
- St Mary's Information Session & Tour
- Year 5/6 Biennial Canberra Excursion
- Reading with Your Child at Home
- Canteen News
- Live Life Well at School
- Community Notices
A Message from our Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Week 6. We have another big week ahead of us at St Mary’s. On Friday, weather permitting, we will hold our annual school athletics carnival. Many thanks to Bree Taylor for her organisation and Sarah Apps from Little Athletics, West Wyalong for their help in ensuring it is a fabulous day. If there are any parents wishing to volunteer to help on the day or in the canteen please contact the front office.
The first St Mary’s ‘Little Freeze’ was held last Friday. Thank you to Mrs Breust and to everyone for their support in raising much needed funds to fight MND. Despite the weather, the students enjoyed a fun filled day in their MJR groups and loved shouting out each day last week what we are thankful for at St Mary’s. The ice bucket relay was an entertaining event. Thanks to everyone who showed their support and donated toward the important Fight MND cause.
The Community Council will meet on Tuesday. The Community Council are an integral part of our school and come together to support, advise and raise funds for St Mary’s. The executive will meet at 5pm with Sarah Rose from the Catholic Education Office in Canberra. At 6, we will hold our normal meeting where everyone is invited.
Several students and parents have requested school counselling sessions similar to the ones held in 2023 with Emma McRae. Unfortunately, as you would be aware we no longer have access to her expertise. This is a great shame, however, the CE are providing support through Marymead CatholicCare. If you wish to take advantage of this service please see the attached information.
As you would be aware, our enrollment period for 2025 is well underway. As a part of this we have made a decision on our Kindergarten teacher for next year. Tessa Turner will look after our Kinder Kind class in 2025. We are excited about what she will bring to the role and look forward to her helping our new students settle into life at St Mary’s.
This week’s newsletter will feature our awesome Year 2 students!!
Remember my door is always open.
Acting Principal
Damian Collins
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Term 2, 2024 Class and Whole School Mass Timetable
Date |
Class |
Week 6 Wednesday 5th June |
Year 2 & 3 Class Mass @ 12pm. Family and friends are most welcome. (Last week was postponed to this Wednesday) |
Sacrament of Confirmation Program 2024
Confirmation 2024
If you have a child in Years 5/6 participating in the Sacrament of Confirmation this year the following dates are important to your calendar:
Confirmation Enrolment and Parent Information Evening |
Thursday 25th July @ 5:30pm |
St Mary's Church |
Commitment Mass |
Sunday 4th August 9:30am |
St Mary's Church |
Retreat Day |
Thursday 8th August 9am - 3:20pm |
St Mary's School |
Confirmation Mass |
Sunday 11th August 9:30am |
St Mary's Church |
Riley Greenwood & Clancy Blampied
who celebrate their birthdays during this week.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
Isla Currie | Billy Iverach | Bowie Loudon |
Reni Wendt | Anderson Blampied | Meila Fair |
Lola Glasgow | Emily McCoullough | Cooper Miles |
James Curry | Kim Farias Santana | Charlotte Carne |
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Mackillop Cross Country Trials
Good luck to Meila and Indi Fair who travel to Sydney to represent our Archdiocese at the Mackillop Cross Country Trials on Wednesday. Good luck Girls!!!
@ St Mary's
The students and teachers had a wonderful time last Friday participating in games and raising money to support Fight MND's goal to find a cure for this ‘beastly’ disease. Thank you for your generous support financially and be reassured that every cent donated will be put towards important research and care for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. A big ‘chilly’ shout out to our Year 6 students and teachers who volunteered to be ‘ice bucketed’ on the day. You are all champions.
You can still make donations via Qkr! under St Mary's 'BIG FREEZE'.
School Athletics Carnival 2024
Kindergarten and Year 1 will join the rest of the school at approximately 11:30 after their (early) recess. For more information in regard to your child’s drop off and pick up procedure please refer to the compass event. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours. If you haven't already, please action the Compass event 'St Mary's Athletics Carnival'.
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 5th June |
Year 2 & 3 Class Mass. All welocome | At School Hall |
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 |
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Thursday 8th August |
Wagga Civic Theatre | |
Thursday 15th August |
School Photo Day
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At School |
DON'T FORGET!!
Full winter uniform, including ties, is compulsory for all students to wear as of today June 3rd.
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.
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
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. A Compass event has been sent out to all Year 5/6 families.
The cost has been lowered and will now be $370. There is a payment plan option in the Compass event. 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.