St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong eNewsletter

The recipients of our Whatever You Do, Do Well awards this week:

Amelia-Rose Blampied	Bodhi Cattle
Molly Gaynor	Ted Glasgow
Sam Koop	Harry Morton
Charlie Murdoch	Caitlin Parker
Aiden Phillips	Ruby Reid
Edward Tulloch

Our sympathy is extended to Lisa Sturgess and family on the passing of Lisa's grandmother.

In light of tragedy in Christchurch and World Harmony Day yesterday, this prayer of St Francis of Assisi focus’ on peace. St Francis lived in the late 12^th, early 13^th centuries in Italy. Whilst St Francis is remembered for his harmony with nature and care of the poor, in 1219 St Francis accompanied the armies of Western Europe to Damietta, Egypt during the Fifth Crusade. His desire was to speak peacefully with Muslim people and to stop the Crusaders from attacking the Muslim people.

He was captured and taken to the Sultan. The Sultan was known as a fair and kind ruler. Despite initial hesitancies from both, they quickly realised that the other already knew and loved God. For as many as twenty days, St Francis stayed with the Sultan discussing prayer and the mystical life.

Here we have an example of interfaith dialogue whereby despite differences in religion, people of prayer can find common ground in their experiences of God. Dialogue demands that we truly listen to the other; but, before we can listen, we must see each other as a precious human being loved by God. This is our path to peace in our 21st century.

Date	Class	Focus
Wednesday 3 April @ 12.30pm	Kinder, Year 1, Year 2
Thursday 11 April @ 2.20pm in the School Hall	Whole School	Passion Story Liturgy

Possum Magic Excursion (Click on this link Wagga Theatre Excursion) - K, 1, 2 - Due Friday 12 April incl $14 to school office.
Cross Country Permission Note (link under sport in this newsletter) - Year K to 6 - Due Monday 25 March.
CPS Basketball Parent Meeting (link under sport in this newsletter) - Year 3 to 6 - Due Monday 25 March.
Family Project Compassion Boxes - Keep at home, donate and send back to school in Week 1, Term 2.

Happy Birthday to

Abbie Blampied, Montana Crouch and Hunter Connellan

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Date and Day	Teacher on Leave or PD	Class	Relief
Tuesday 26 March	Mrs Meincke	Kinder	Mrs C O'Brien

Mrs Emma McRae our counsellor will be visiting our school next week on Wednesday 27 March.

If you would like to make a confidential appointment for your child please contact the office.

We have had an isolated case of head lice in the school.

Could all parents please check their children’s hair and treat accordingly.

Children with shoulder length hair should always tie their hair back.

ANZAC Day falls in the school holidays. As usual St Mary's is participating in the march and wreath laying ceremony in West Wyalong on the morning of April 25.

Students who would like to participate in the march are asked to meet at Thom Dick & Harry's corner by 10:20am for the commencement of the march.

The students and parents are invited to stay for the wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph at the S&C Club. Students should wear the school uniform which is most appropriate for the weather but not sports uniform or sneakers. The students will be accompanied by Mr Nielsen and teachers from our school.

We have had a confirmed case of whooping cough in the school.

If your child develops a cough it is important that you seek medical advice.

Whooping Cough is a reportable condition and students should stay away from school for 5 days after starting antibiotic treatment.

Parents should read the letter from Riverina Health and fact sheet below.

Letter from Riverina Health

Whooping Cough Fact Sheet

School Cross Country Event

Our school cross country will be held on Friday 5 April with a backup date of Friday 12 April.

All parents need to click on this link - Cross Country Permission Note - to give permission for your child/ren to attend.

Details of each event is below.

Name of Event	Cross Country Year 2 to Year 6
Venue	West Wyalong Showground
Students Involved	Please note: Year 2 students turning 7 this year are not eligible to compete and will therefore attend the infants cross country.
Time	Departure 9:00 am and Return 11.30am
Please bring	Students should bring a water bottle, a hat and recess.
Program for the morning	9.15 am Students walk the course. Race 1 8 & 9 yr boys 2000metres Race 2 8 & 9 yr girls 2000 metres Race 3 10 yr boys 2000 metres Race 4 10 yr girls 2000 metres Race 5 11 yr boys 3000 metres Race 6 11 yr girls 3000 metres Race 7 12 yr boys 3000 metres Race 8 12 yr girls 3000 metres
Clothing	Sport uniform – house colours permissible
Travel mode	The students will be transported to and from the Showground by bus.
Next Event	Western Region – Gundagai - Friday 3 May Archdiocesan Cross Country – Stromlo – Monday 27 May

Name of Event	Infants Cross Country
Venue	Perseverance Street Oval
Students Involved	Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students not turning 8 this year
Time	Departure 11:30am and Return 1pm
Please bring	Children will be asked to bring a water bottle and a hat.
Clothing	Sport uniform – house colours may be worn
Staff Attending	Mrs Meincke, Mrs Nielsen and Ms Parker Parents and friends are invited to attend.
Travel mode	The students will walk to and from Perseverance Street Oval.

CPS Basketball

In 2019 the school will form a CPS Basketball Committee which will be made up of the school principal, school sports co-ordinator and parent volunteers.

This will be convened before expressions of interest are sent out for the children to participate. The committee will discuss the organisation of coaches and managers and the selection of teams as stated in the CPS Policy. The first meeting will be on Tuesday 26 March at 1:45 pm. If you want to be on the committee but can't make this time please contact the school office.

The involvement of parents volunteers is vital for this event.

If you would like to be on the CPS Basketball Committee please complete the form at the link below.

Nominate for the CPS Basketball Committee

Easter Raffle Information

This year the P&F have a number of Easter raffles organised.

Each family is asked to donate one Easter Egg for our raffle prizes. Please send these to the school office by Monday 1st April.

A community raffle will be held outside Bernardi's on Thursday 4th April. Please contact Mickayla Sams via the P&F Facebook page to volunteer to sell tickets.

Also a small book of raffle tickets will be sent home to sell to family and friends. These need to be returned to the school office before Wednesday 3 April.

Tickets will be sold for a special raffle for our students on Thursday 11th April. This will be drawn on the last day of school. Tickets will be 50c. We will put a reminder in the newsletter the week before so the children don't forget.

Canteen Cards

You will see a new addition to the canteen lunch orders soon.

Our new canteen cards will be placed in the lunch order bag, according to what your child orders. After eating lunch your child will present their card to the canteen and be given their slushie/drink/treat.

This system will help the canteen volunteers as well as keep the ordered item fresh until the child is ready for it.

Sample Lunch Bag for 2019

A reminder for when you send in your child's lunch order please ensure the class name is included as shown below. If you have more than one child you can put the money in one bag and just indicate on the other bags which bag the money is in.

Canteen Volunteers

Week 11, Term 1

This term has 11 weeks and we only had 10 weeks on the canteen roster.

We would like volunteers for the canteen for all three days of Week 11 - the 8th, 10th and 12th of April. Please contact the office or advise Robyn via the P & F Facebook page.

Term 2

The Term 2 roster is being prepared now. If you are unable to volunteer in the canteen next term, or your would like to be added, please let Robyn know via Facebook or call the school office by Friday 29 March.

Canteen Roster

Monday 25 March	Wednesday 27 March	Friday 29 March
Natasha Stephens Baking: Tracey McCubben	Helen Rees Baking: Helen Rees	Anna McCoullough & Melissa Westaway Baking: Anna McCoullough
Monday 1 April	Wednesday 3 April	Friday 5 April
Carlie Byrnes Baking: Carli Ferguson	Gina Morton & Anna Bell Baking: Gina Morton	Clare Parker & Laura Reid N/A