God our Father,

Help us to love others in our ministry,

in our family and in our faith community,

give us the grace that we need to respond in the way you desire.

We ask this through Christ,

Amen.

  

• 10.30am - join us in the playground for our parade
• 10:50am - join your child in their classroom for National Simultaneous Story Time, a shared reading of Alpacas with Maracas.
• 11:00am - join us in the library for the Scholastic Book Fair. 

We hope to see you all here!

• PDH Field Trip - Year 5/6 - Due Thursday 23rd May.  Information on the trip is in an article in this newsletter.  Please click here to go to the permission form School Field Trip.
• School Athletics Carnival - K to 6 - Due Thursday 30th May - Details on the carnival can be found in an article later in the newsletter.  Please click here to go straight to the permission form School Athletics Permission Note.
• Hula Hoops & Handstands - Kinder - Payment and form due Monday 20th May - paper form.
• Deadly Australians - K to 6 - Payment and form due Thursday 23rd May - Details on this presentation can be found in an article later in the newsletter.  Please click here to go straight to the permission form Deadly Australians Permission Form

  Happy Birthday to

Marley Loudon and Jackson Downey

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

This year the UNSW ICAS assessments will have later sitting dates, with all assessments being held in September, using a new online format. 

Cost for each assessment is $14.50 and we will advertise closing dates closer to September. 

Students in Years 3 & 5 will sit the NAPLAN tests over the next two weeks:

• Tuesday 14th May - Writing
• Monday 20th May - Reading
• Tuesday 21st May - Language Conventions
• Thursday 23rd May - Mathematics
• Friday 24th May - Catchup

Any child who is away on the days above will be caught up on the next available test session including Friday 24th May.

Children are ready for these tests and the best preparation for them is plenty of sleep and to remain calm.

Past performances have been highly satisfactory and we expect the students will maintain these results.

Please click on the link below to see more information for parents on the NAPLAN testing.

Flynn Bryant and Logan Pettit attended the MacKillop Rugby League trials in Canberra last Friday.

By all accounts it was a dreadfully wet and cold day which made the going very tough.  Our boys stuck it out and played well on the day against some impressive Sydney players.

Well done boys on giving it your best effort in the terrible conditions.

  

 As part of the Science curriculum our students will attend a highly interactive and hands on presentation of "deadly Australians" found in our backyards, bush, beach and sea.

Parents of all students pease read the following information, complete the permission form and arrange to make payment to the school office.

Name of Event	Deadly Australians
Date and time	Thursday 30th May from 11.30am - 12.30pm
Venue	Undercover assembly area
Cost	$6 per child $12 family of two or more Please arrange payment to the school office
Please return note by	Thursday 23rd May

Please click on this link to give approval for your child to attend

Deadly Australian Permission

  As part of the Science curriculum our Year 5/6 students will taking a field trip to observe sustainable farming methods including soil testing.

Parents of these students please read the following information and complete the permission form.

Name of Event	Year 5/6 Science Field Trip
Date	Monday 27th May
Venue	"Waroona" - Dan Mangelsdorf's property at Lake Cowal
Transport & Time	Kelly's Coaches will tranport students. Depart 9am - Return by 3pm (in time for afternoon buses)
Clothing Required	Warm clothing with long pants, closed shoes and hat
Please Bring	Recess, Lunch, Fruit, Drink Bottle
Staff Attending	Mrs Akehurst, Mrs Mangelsdorf and Mrs Manchur
Please return note by	Monday 20th May

Please click on this link to give approval for your child to attend

School Field Trip

 

St Mary's War Memorial School

School Photography Date: 20th June 2019

ONLINE ORDER CODE: 6G9 B9C 7GD

Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=6G9B9C7GD

School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using an order envelope which is available from the school office.

Important Information:

• School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school*
• Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now
• 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 or by order envelope 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.

Assembly with Award Winners and NAPLAN morning milo

Canteen Roster

Monday 20 May	Wednesday 22 May	Friday 24 May
Casey Loudon Baking: Casey Loudon	Kath Englert & Emily Patton Baking: Emily Patton	Amanda Gaynor & Linda Thomas Baking: Lauren McDonell
Monday 27 May	Wednesday 29 May	Friday 31 May
VOLUNTEER REQUIRED	La'shey Cattle Baking: La'shey Cattle	Anna Player & Allirah Stewart Baking: Anna Player

Lunch Bags

Please remember to put your childs class on the bag