Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to Week 4. This term is absolutely flying by; the warmer weather will be upon us before we know it!!!

Congratulations to Charlotte Pursehouse of Year 4 for representing St Mary’s at the finals of the Archdiocesan Public Speaking competition in Gundagai, she spoke amazingly well. We are all so proud of you!

On Friday, each class celebrated the feast day of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop. Friday is another special feast day. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will come together as a whole school for the Mass at 12pm tomorrow. We look forward to parents and grandparents joining us.

Last week I fielded a very positive call in relation to our school’s fine NAPLAN results. Previously I have reported on how fabulous the school’s results were. I’d like to share this in greater detail. As you can see from our Year 3 and 5 results we are above or on par with the national average in all areas. This is a fabulous result and shows how hard working our staff and students are. Look at our Year 3 and 5 Grammar and punctuation results; most impressive!!!

After many years of the award ceremony and the whole school performance being together on one huge night we have decided to trial separating them. This decision has come from community council suggestions, staff suggestions and the leadership team. The whole school and matinee performances will be on Thursday December 11^th at the S & C club. The award ceremony and announcement of 2026 leaders will be during school time on another date to be determined. We look forward to your attendance for what will no doubt be a spectacular show.

Remember my door is always open.

Principal

Damian Collins

Term 3 Class Mass

    

Arlie Orr, Maisie Maslin & Ivy Wilson

who celebrate their birthdays during this week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Stage 3 Touch Football Gala Day - Parkes

Last Wednesday our Year 5 & 6 students attended the Stage 3 Touch Football Gala Day in Parkes. All the students had a fantastic day and as expected our wonderful students showed fabulous sportsmanship. Thank you to Mrs Speedy, Miss Turner and Mrs Baker for all of your efforts for the day.

Week 4

   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
Monday 11th - Friday 15th August	ICAS - English	At School
Wednesday 13th August	Whole School Mass - The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary @ 12pm All Welcome	St Mary's Church
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August	ICAS - Science & Spelling Bee	St School
Wednesday 20th August	Year 1 & Year 5 Class Mass @ 12pm All Welcome	St Mary's Church
Thursday 21st August	Canberra Goulburn Athletics	AIS, Canberra
Monday 25th - Friday 29th August	ICAS - Mathematics	At School
Friday 12th September	Todd Woodbridge Cup - Stage 2	West Wyalong Tennis Courts
Tuesday 23rd September	St Anne's Catholic College Showcase - 10:30am	Temora Town Hall
Thursday 25th September	Last day of Term 3	At School
Friday 26th September	Staff Development Day

Bellarwi Country Women's Association Education Grants

Bellarwi CWA are calling for applications for the Phillip Group Education Grants 2025-2026. 

These are for students going into Years 3 to 12 or in their first year of Tertiary/TAFE education. These grants are to assist families with the financial responsibilities associated with education.

Application forms are available from the school office, please contact the office on (02) 69723 003 or email office.smwms@cg.catholic.edu.au if you would like a form sent home.

The forms must be returned to the school by Wednesday 27th of August.

https://qedgov.eventsair.com/2025-bullying-no-way-week/2025bnw/Site/Register

The theme for 2025 is 'Be bold. Be kind. Speak up.'

It takes courage to spark change.

Bullying is everyone's responsibility. It takes a community to be brave and address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate.

Students can be bold, kind and take a stand to support others being bullied. While parents and teachers are there to support children and young people learn how to behave in a positive way.

In our community and in our school, we want a place where everyone can belong, a place that celebrates everyone, and where bullying is never accepted.

This Bullying No Way Week, we're asking students, schools, families and communities to be bold and say something, be kind and support someone, and be proud to take a stand against bullying.

We are welcoming new enrolments for the 2026 school year.

Please enrol online before the 31st 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.