Dear Parents,

Welcome to Week 3! A friendly reminder to please read the newsletter carefully each week, as it contains all the important dates and details you need to keep informed about school events and activities.

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome our 2026 Kindergarten students for their first full orientation day. It was wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity as they begin life at St Mary’s.

This Friday, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. A special opportunity to acknowledge the dedication, passion, and care our teachers bring to their work every day. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact they have on our students and school community.

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Colleen Thomas, who worked in our front office for many years. Colleen was a lovely and highly organised member of the St Mary’s team who made a lasting impact during her time here. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

A gentle reminder to please drive slowly and carefully when exiting the Church Street carpark. Visibility can be limited, and we want to ensure the safety of all our students especially our little ones who may be nearby. Thank you for helping keep our school community safe.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

As always, my door is open.

Principal

Damian Collins

Term 4 Class Mass

All Saints Mass will be held on Thursday instead of Friday, to accommodate the funeral service for Colleen Thomas. We appreciate your understanding as we honour Colleen’s memory and her contribution to our school community.

Date	Class
Week 3 Thursday 30th October	All Saints Mass - Whole school @ 12pm Family and friends are all welcome.
Week 5 Wednesday 12th November	Kinder, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3 Mass. Family and friends are all welcome.

Christmas Eve Mass - Save the Date

St Mary’s students are warmly invited to take part in this year’s Christmas Eve Mass.
Students will be involved in singing and performing the Nativity Scene, helping to bring the spirit of Christmas to life for our parish community.
We encourage all families to support their children’s participation in this special celebration. Further details will be shared closer to Christmas.

The St Mary’s Yearbook is Back!

We’re excited to announce that the St Mary’s Yearbook is making a return! It’s been many years since our last edition, and we’re looking forward to making this a special annual tradition.

The yearbook will be available by order only, with each copy priced at $25. A Compass event will be sent out in the coming weeks so you can place your order for your family and/or extended family.

The yearbook will be available in the first few weeks of Term 1, 2026, and will feature photos, stories, end-of-year celebrations, and more—a wonderful keepsake to remember 2025.

    

Max Brose 

who celebrates his birthday during this week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

   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 3rd November	Kinder Orientation - Full day	At school
Tuesday 4th November	Melbourne Cup 2025
Monday 10th November	Kinder Orientation - Full day	At school
Tuesday 11th November	Remembrance Day
Thursday 13th November	School Photo Day	At school
Monday 17th - Friday 21st November	Intensive Swimming K-6	Holland Park Pool
Thursday 4th December	Speech Day Award Ceremony @ 1pm	West Wyalong S&C Club
Thursday 11th December	Ali Baba & The Bongo Bandits Matinee - 11am Night - 6pm	West Wyalong S&C Club
Sunday 14th December	Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday 16th December	Year 6 Graduation Mass @ 12pm	St Mary's Church
Tuesday 16th December	Year 6 Graduation Dinner @ 6pm	The Royal Hotel
Thursday 18th December	Students final day of school	At School

 

Thursday 13th November 2025

School photography day is Thursday 13th November (Week 5). 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.

Order envelopes have arrived and can be picked up from the school office.

Please remember - You DO NOT need an envelope if you order online.

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.

We welcome everyone to attend our matinee performance at 11am Thursday 11th December at the S & C Club.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled before the show begins.

  Don't worry if you can't make the matinee! The students will also be performing the same night at 6pm!

   

Our school Speech Day will be Thursday the 11th of December at the S&C Club.

Students will walk to the S&C Club for the award ceremony. If you wish to take your child home once the Speech Day is over please sign the sign out sheet on your way out.

All students should come to school in their full summer school uniform.  

Week 3

 

  

If you have received an expiry notice from Transport for NSW you should update the details before the end of Term 4 to ensure that St Mary's can endorse the application and entitlements remain valid.