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- A Message from our Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 2, 2025
- First Holy Communion Information Session 2025
- Happy Birthday
- School Sport 2025
- Western Region Cross Country 2025
- Athletics Carnival 2025
- Learning Support 2025
- Do It For Dolly
- Enrolment 2026
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Staff Changes Week 1 - Term 2
- Mother's Day Stall 2025
- Winter Uniform Information
- Online Safety For Kids
- Absence Note Requirements
- Canteen News
- Community Notices
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Week 2 at St Mary’s. There is a lot going on this week so please read carefully. At Sunday’s Mass the reading from John’s Gospel was where Jesus instructed his disciples, after fishing all night, to cast their net on the other side of their boat. It was there that they caught many fish. I was struck by the significance of this event. It demonstrates that if we put our faith in the Lord and trust his guidance we will be fulfilled.
On Thursday we will support the “Do it for Dolly Day”. Students are asked to wear blue and Sarah and Josh Curry with Paul and Anne Crerar will cook a BBQ donated by the Community Council for the students. In return, we ask you to support this important cause by the way of a gold coin donation. Our school has set up their own page for this on the “Do it for Dolly Day” website. You can access this page via this link https://www.dollysdream.org.au/fundraisers/stmaryswarmemorialschooldoitfordollyday?ref=ch_3RK6BfC9u0tBmIYr1O2PHHw3. There will also be blue treats and blue jelly sold at the canteen to support the “Do it for Dolly” cause. The treats will range from $1 to $2. In class, students will learn about how to recognise bullying, how to respond to bullying and how to talk to adults about bullying. Students will learn about being kind to each other and looking after one another and how bullying is never OK. We will not focus on the story of Dolly as it is quite confronting for the younger children at school. However, if you feel you would like to address this with your child that is your choice. Can we please request that this is not discussed on the playground. The staff at St Mary’s are committed to raising awareness of bullying in our community and are proud to say there is no place for bullying at St Mary’s.
The preliminary results for the NAPLAN testing from last term became available early last week. They are only the preliminary results as the writing component has yet to be analysed. Looking at the results I am happy to report that the data indicates an improved effort across all areas. I look forward to sharing with you a more comprehensive analysis when all results become available.
Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn has communicated to St Mary’s in regard to reporting. CE has advised that general comments will not be required in its schools in Semester 1, 2025. But instead they have suggested schools prioritise Parent/Teacher Conferences for every family. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, their strengths, challenges and future areas of focus. A Semester Report will be sent home as in previous Semesters, providing work habits, attendance information and A-E grading for years 1-6. Kinder follow a different grading format. CE has advised us that Semester 2, 2025 reports will have a general comment for all children as in previous years. This general comment will provide a summative comment for the year, areas of achievement and areas to focus on for the following year. A-E grading, work habits and attendance information will remain as normal. We encourage all parents/guardians to engage regularly with their child/ren’s learning and connecting with their class teacher/s regularly to discuss learning progress.
The St Mary’s Community Council are organising a Trivia Night for Saturday the 28th of June in the school hall. If trivia is your thing, please save this date. This fundraiser is sure to be a night filled with fun and entertainment. Please note this is a BYO and child free night. If you are interested in the organisation of this event, please contact the school.
With everything going on this week we cannot forget Mother’s Day. The Community Council will run its usual stall on Thursday morning before recess. As usual the gifts will be between $2 and $8.
Remember my door is always open.
Principal
Damian Collins
The focus value this week at St Mary’s is diligence. Diligence is an effort to carefully complete tasks to a high standard. As Christians, we have a duty to always strive to do our best and not waste our God-given talents. Diligent people are the kind of people we want as brain surgeons, book editors and architects, because these jobs wouldn’t work without patience and attention to detail.
A Prayer for Mothers
Class masses will reconvene upon Fr Hilary’s return from annual leave. More information will be forthcoming.
This Sacrament follows Reconciliation. If you would like your child to receive their First Holy Communion, the enrolment information session will be held on Wednesday the 21st of May at 5pm at St Mary’s church. The Sacrament will be held on Sunday the 22nd of June.
Louis Morton & Hugh Ridley
who celebrate their birthdays during this week.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
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 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 just yet but will be added under Resources in the Compass event as soon as it is released. Kick off is at 9:30.
Mackillop Rugby League Trials
Good Luck to Ricky Smith who is trialling for the Mackillop Rugby League team this Friday. We wish you all the best and can't wait to hear how you go!
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 has been sent out. Please action this as soon as possible.
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, 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
St Mary's Athletics Carnival 2025
We are welcoming new enrolments for the 2026 school year.
Please enrol online before 26th September 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.
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 |
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Wednesday 7th May |
 Wagga Wagga Primary School 10’s Championships - Stage 2 & 3
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Jubilee Park, Wagga |
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Thursday 8th May |
 "Do It For Dolly" Day
|
At School |
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Thursday 8th May |
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At School |
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Friday 9th May |
 Paul Kelly Cup - Year 5 and 6
|
Jubilee Park, Wagga |
|
Thursday 15th May |
 Stage 2 & 3 League Stars Gala Day - Trent Barrett & Mortimer Shield
|
Nixon Park, Temora |
|
Friday 16th May |
 Canberra Goulburn Cross Country
|
Stromlo, ACT |
|
Wednesday 21st May |
 National Simultaneous Storytime
|
At School |
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Wednesday 21st May |
 First Holy Communion Enrolment & Information Session @ 5pm
|
At St Mary's Church |
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Tuesday 27th May |
 St Mary's Athletics Carnival
|
McAllister Oval |
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Tuesday 3rd June |
 Ratburger - Year 3-6
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Wagga Civic Theatre |
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Friday 6th June |
 Book Fair and Parade
|
At School |
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Monday 9th June |
 King's Birthday Public Holiday
|
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Friday 20th June |
 Western Region Athletics
|
TBC |
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Sunday 22nd June |
 First Holy Communion Mass
|
St Mary's Church |
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Wednesday 2nd July |
 CE Director Mr David de Carvahlo visiting
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At School |
Week 2
Date and Day |
Teacher on Leave or PD |
Class |
Relief |
| Tuesday 6th May | Mrs Harland | n/a | n/a |
| Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th May | Mrs Manchur | Year 4 Trust |
Mrs Reichstein |
| Friday 9th May | Miss Turner | Year 6 Faith |
Mrs Speedy |
| Mrs Taylor | n/a |
Mrs Nikki Taylor |
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 or tie your own) - Small & Large - $16
If you need further information please call the school office on (02) 6972 3003.
Please remember it is a requirement of the Catholic Education Office and Education Department that student absences from school form part of a child's official school record.
Parents are asked to send an absence note via the Compass app within five days of an absence. The absence followups are done weekly on a Wednesday so it is helpful if absence notes for each week are sent to the office by Friday of that week.
Thank you for your cooperation.
