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- A Message from our Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- Class Mass Times Term 4, 2025
- Compass - Parent Portal - School Calendar
- 2025 St Mary's Yearbook
- Perpetual Trophies
- St Mary's Congratulates
- Around the school
- Happy Birthday
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- School Sport 2025
- School Photo Day 2025
- School Intensive Swimming Program 2025
- Ali Baba and The Bongo Bandits - Matinee Performance
- St Mary's Speech Day 2025
- Staff Changes Week 4 - Term 4
- End of Year Events 2025
- Canteen News
- Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS)
- Community Notices
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Week 4 at St Mary’s. We’re heading into another exciting week filled with fun, learning, and a touch of racing spirit!
We kindly remind families that morning supervision at St Mary’s begins at 8:30am. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, we ask that children do not arrive at school before this time, as staff are not available to supervise prior to 8:30am. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and structured environment for all.
Our Year 5 students will be presenting their School Captain Speeches on Monday, 2nd December at 9:00am. These speeches will be delivered to students from Years 2 to 6, offering a wonderful opportunity for our 2026 leaders to share their vision, values, and hopes for the future of St Mary’s. Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend and support our students as they take this important step in their education. Following the speeches, students in Years 2 to 6 will cast their votes to elect the 2026 School Captains.
Today brings the excitement of the Melbourne Cup! While we won’t be trackside at Flemington, students have the chance to learn about the history of the race and even take part in our whole school sweep. It’s a great way to connect classroom learning with a significant national event.
On Friday, St Mary’s students have been invited to a special meet and greet event featuring two NSW Women’s Rugby League players and a former Australian Diamonds netballer. The event will run from 9:30am to 12:30pm and will include skills sessions, games, and a Q&A with elite athletes. Students are asked to wear their sports uniform. The event will take place at Ron Crowe Oval and the indoor basketball courts, with students walking to and from the venue.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
As always, my door is open.
Principal
Damian Collins
This week at St Mary’s our focus value will be Responsibility - Responsibility means that you do the right thing, even when it’s not fun, cool, or noticed by anyone.
Responsibility and leadership often go hand in hand, and leaders must be not only organised but also prepared to take the blame if something goes wrong. It’s like being someone that God can count on! Responsibility is when we are reliable, when we think before we act and when we are willing to face the consequences of our actions.
A Prayer for Responsibility
Term 4 Class Mass
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Date |
Class |
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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.
Just a friendly reminder to all parents:
The Compass Calendar is easily accessible and regularly updated with all the latest events and activities happening in and around our school.
Make sure to check it often so you don’t miss a thing!
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.
If your child is currently holding a perpetual trophy from last year, we kindly ask that it be returned to the school office at your earliest convenience.
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June Cassidy |
Audrey Redden | Ayla Stacey |
| Evie-Lorraine McKinnon |
Frankie Pettit |
Jack Connellan |
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Piper Hoye |
Trudy Sturgess | Ida Wood |
| Owen Browne |
Frederick Miles |
Annabelle Brose |
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Indi Fair |
Meila Fair | Adaline Stephens |
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Harrison Chantrill |
Archie Maslin | Divya Naidoo |
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Nicholas Quade |
Zoe Otaegui | Ted Glasgow |
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Hugh Ridley |
Bobby Davidson, Lila Speedy, Reni Wendt and Micah Shumba
who celebrate their birthdays 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.
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Day |
Event | Location |
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Friday 7th November |
 Women in Sports - NRLW & Netball Stars 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Ron Crowe Oval |
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Monday 10th November |
 Kinder Orientation - Full day
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At school |
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Tuesday 11th November |
 Remembrance Day
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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 |
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Thursday 4th December |
 Speech Day Award Ceremony @ 1pm
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West Wyalong S&C Club |
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Thursday 11th December |
 Ali Baba & The Bongo Bandits
Matinee - 11am
Night - 6pm
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West Wyalong S&C Club |
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Sunday 14th December |
 Carols by Candlelight
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Tuesday 16th December |
 Year 6 Graduation Mass @ 12pm
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St Mary's Church |
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Tuesday 16th December |
 Year 6 Graduation Dinner @ 6pm |
The Royal Hotel |
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Thursday 18th December |
 Students final day of school |
At School |
Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese Cricket Trials
Congratulations to Archie Maslin on his selection for the Canberra Goulburn Cricket Squad. Archie will now represent the region at the MacKillop Cricket Trials, taking place on the 17th and 18th of November in Wagga Wagga. We wish him all the best and look forward to hearing how he goes!
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
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.
Program Details
The Intensive Swimming Program will run over five days, from Monday 17th November to Friday 21st November. It is designed to meet the outcomes of the K–6 PDHPE Syllabus and will be delivered by qualified instructors from the L&R Group at Holland Park Swim Centre. Class teachers will also attend to supervise students throughout the program.
The primary aim of the program is to develop and strengthen each child’s swimming ability.
The program will offer the following skill levels:
Students who are not participating in the program will remain at school, where they will be supervised and provided with appropriate literacy-based learning activities.
Students are welcome to wear their sports uniform all week to make changing quicker and easier—especially for the younger ones.
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 4
Date and Day |
Teacher on Leave or PD |
Class |
Relief |
Tuesday 4th November |
Mrs Taylor |
Year 5 Hope | Mrs Reichstein |
Mrs Tulloch |
n/a | n/a |
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!
