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- A Message from our Principal
- School Uniform
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 3, 2025
- From the School Counsellor
- Student Collection, Late Drop Off & Forgotten Items
- St Mary's Congratulates
- Around the school this week
- Happy Birthday
- School Sport 2025
- Staff Changes Week 10 - Term 3
- Tutoring
- Ignite and Explore Day
- Kinder Orientation 2025
- Basketball NSW Regional Primary Schools Tourament 2025
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Kinder Enrolment 2026
- School Photo Day 2025
- Canteen News
- Bland Shire Library - School Holiday Program
- Swap It!
- Community Notices
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we begin the final week of Term 3, we’re reminded of the importance of finishing strongly. There are many exciting events to wrap up the term, including:
- Temora Showcase – happening today
- Excite and Explore Day – Wednesday
- Emergency Services Day – Thursday
- Student of the Term Assembly – Thursday
Today, our Learning Support staff at St Mary’s joined colleagues from across the region for valuable professional development focused on embedding Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn’s Catalyst direction. We’re fortunate to receive such high-quality training that will directly benefit our students.
Tomorrow, we’re thrilled to host our very own Ignite and Explore Day—a joyful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and fun. Students will engage in a variety of activities that spark their interests and passions, from scrapbooking and slime making to chess and gardening. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to connect across grades and work with teachers in new and exciting ways. The buzz around this day is sparking conversations about making it a regular feature!
As you would have seen in last week’s newsletter, next term there will be a real focus on ensuring each child is appropriately dressed for school each day. This includes wearing the correct socks, shoes, and jumper as part of our uniform policy. Please read the letter carefully that was sent home today to each family. Below is a copy of the uniform guide that was sent home.
We appreciate your continued support in helping maintain our school’s standards and sense of pride. Thank you!
Remember my door is always open.
Principal
Damian Collins
Term 4 Class Mass
Class Masses will reconvene in Term 4. Beginning with the 4-6 Mass on Wednesday in Week 2 (22nd of October).
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Date |
Class |
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Week 2 Wednessday 22nd October |
Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6 Class Mass @ 12pm Parents and friends are more than welcome. |
For safety and accountability reasons, parents are not permitted to go directly to classrooms to collect their child. Upon arrival at the office, staff will contact your child’s classroom teacher and have them sent down to meet you.
You will also be required to sign your child in or out using the Compass Kiosk (pictured below).
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organised school environment.
Classroom Access Reminder
We kindly remind all families that parents are not permitted to enter classrooms at any time during the school day. This is to ensure minimal disruption to learning and to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.
If your child has forgotten an item, please bring it to the Front Office, and our office staff will ensure it is delivered to your child promptly.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Millie Orr |
Avanya Naidoo | Mirabelle Pham |
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Luna Kelly |
Xavier Walsh | Maisie Maslin |
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Hendrix Stewart |
Lucy Weir |
Annabelle Brose |
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Mae Dean |
Ciara O'Meley |
Lilly Robertson |
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George Weir |
Billy Pettit |
Footy Colours Day
Last Friday, we kicked off the excitement for the upcoming footy finals with a vibrant Footy Colours Day! Students and staff alike embraced the spirit, proudly sporting the colours of their favourite teams and celebrating the game together.
West Wyalong High School Indigenous Dancers Visit
Also last Friday, students were honoured with a visit from the West Wyalong High School Indigenous Group, where they had the opportunity to learn traditional dances and explore cultural items used in Indigenous song and dance. It was an enriching experience that deepened their understanding and appreciation of Indigenous heritage.
Mirabele Pham, Anderson Blampied & June Cassidy
who celebrate their birthdays during this week and the school holidays.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
MacKillop Athletics Championships
Wishing the very best of luck to Year 6 superstar Will McDonell, who is representing our school at the Mackillop Athletics in Sydney tomorrow!
The whole school is behind you, Will—cheering you on every step of the way. We’re so proud of your achievement and can’t wait to hear how you go.
Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese Trials
If your Year 5/6 child has the ability to compete at a representative level in the following sports - Basketball, Cricket, 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
Week 10
Date and Day |
Teacher on Leave or PD |
Class |
Relief |
Thursday 25th & Friday 26th September |
Mr Collins |
n/a |
n/a |
St Mary’s is pleased to offer a great tutoring opportunity designed to support student learning and growth. There is a retired gentleman named Jack who is multi-lingual and also highly skilled in helping children who struggle with mathematics. He has undertaken tutoring in Sydney for students from low grades to Year 12 but now lives in West Wyalong. He is very dedicated to this work and enjoys seeing the children advance and grasp what was previously difficult for them.
Jack does not wish to be paid for this service. The incentive for him is solely being constructively helpful and having the satisfaction of seeing good results.
As Jack has limited mobility (uses a walking stick and is quite slow-moving) it would be ideal if the students could come to his home to be tutored. He would like a parent or parents to accompany the students, for two reasons - firstly because they can then absorb his approach to the learning process he uses and so to help the children at home as necessary, secondly due to the fact that there are ethical / safety considerations which need to be upheld. He will obtain a WWCC once he has a few students to tutor. He has held a WWCC previously.
Please contact the school if you wish to take up this fabulous opportunity!!
Students and staff are eagerly looking forward to our Ignite and Explore Day tomorrow—a celebration of the hard work and dedication our students have shown over the past three terms.
Teachers have planned a range of exciting and engaging activities for all students to enjoy throughout the day. It promises to be a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.
As a special treat, students are welcome to wear mufti clothes on the day.
The upcoming tournament will now be held at PCYC in Wagga on the 21st and 22nd of October. A detailed draw will be released as soon as we receive it and will be attached to the Compass event for your reference.
Year 5 and 6 parents, a Compass event has been sent out and includes all relevant information regarding the event. If you haven't yet consented, please do so as soon as possible.
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.
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Day |
Event | Location |
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Tuesday 23rd September |
 St Anne's Catholic College Showcase -
10:30am
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Temora Town Hall |
| Wednesday 24th September |
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At school |
| Wednesday 24th September |
 MacKillop Athletics
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Sydney |
| Thursday 25th September |
 Police Fire & rescue Day
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McAlister Oval |
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Thursday 25th September |
 Last day of Term 3
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At school |
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Friday 26th September |
 Staff Development Day
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Monday 13th October |
Staff Development Day
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Tuesday 14th October |
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At school |
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Monday 20th October |
 Kinder Orientation - 1/2 day & Parent Information Session
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At school |
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Tuesday 21st October |
 Basketball NSW Regional Tournament
Day 1
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PCYC, Wagga |
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Wednesday 22nd October |
Basketball NSW Regional Tournament
Day 2
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PCYC, Wagga |
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Monday 27th October |
Kinder Orientation - Full day
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At school |
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Monday 3rd November |
Kinder Orientation - Full day |
At school |
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Tuesday 4th November |
 Melbourne Cup 2025
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Monday 10th November |
Kinder Orientation - Full day
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At school |
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Thursday 13th November |
 School Photo Day
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At school |
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Monday 17th - Friday 21st November |
 Intensive Swimming
K-6
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Holland Park Pool |
We are welcoming new enrolments for the 2026 school year.
Please get your enrolments in for Kinder 2026 ASAP.
School photography day is Thursday Week 5, Term 4. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above.
Important Information:
- School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school. Envelopes have not arrived at school yet. We will notify you when they do.
- Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now - when you order your single photos.
- Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
- Past years’ photographs are available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)
*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online, 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.
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St Mary's War Memorial School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at enquiries@advancedlife.com.au.
Term 4 Volunteers Needed!
We’re now seeking volunteers to help out during Term 4—your support makes a huge difference and is always appreciated!
Remember to sign in at the front office when you arrive for your shift.
If you're unable to attend your scheduled time, please contact Casey on 0400 472 921 as soon as possible so we can make alternative arrangements.
Thank you for being part of our amazing school community!
