This week we celebrated the Feast of Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians.  The Feast Day to Mary Help of Christians has been celebrated in Australia since 1844.  Catholic Australia remained faithfull to Mary and was the first nation to choose her under the title Help of Christians, as principal Patroness.  Australia became the first country to have a mother cathedral under the same title. We say this prayer to Mary so that she will guide us on this special day.

Almighty God, deepen in our hearts
our love of Mary Help of Christians.
Through her prayers and under her protection,
may the light of Christ shine over our land.
May Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.
Grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.
Bless especially the men and women
of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.

    

Thank you to the Rattey family who have donated the wonderful book "The Victoria Cross, Australia Remembers" which features Reg Rattey a VC Winner.

Mrs Emma McRae our counsellor will be visiting our school next week on Wednesday 29th of May.

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

• Deadly Australians - K to 6 - PAYMENT and FORM NOW DUE. Information on this presentation can be found later in the newsletter or in the school calendar. Please click here to go straight to the permission form Deadly Australians Permission Form
• School Athletics Carnival - K to 6 - Due Thursday 30th May - Details on the carnival can be found in the school calendar for 6 June.  Please click here to go straight to the permission form School Athletics Permission Note.
• Remember to pre-order lunch for the athletics carnival.  A bag with the order and money should be sent to the school office before Friday 30th May.  Price List is in the P&F section of this newsletter.

  Happy Birthday to

Molly Gaynor

who celebrates her 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. 

  

 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

On photo day children must wear their full winter uniform with the top button closed and a tie.  This means for boys long grey pants, grey socks, polished black shoes, shirt and tie and the polar fleece.  Girls in long blue pants and blue socks or checked skirt and blue stockings, polished black shoes, shirt and tie and the polar fleece.

  
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

*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.

Athletics Carnival Canteen Pre-Orders

We are operating a canteen at the school athletics carnival selling hot food, snacks and drinks.

It is necessary to PRE-ORDER the hot food for your child.

Please supply a lunch bag with your child's order (from the list below) and money to the school office before next Friday 30 May.

You do not need to pre-order the snacks or drinks.

Volunteers Required for Roster this Term

The canteen needs volunteers for Friday 14 June, Friday 28 June and Friday 5 July.  We have one parent rostered on all three days but they will require help.

If you can help please let the P&F know via their Facebook page or call the school office.

Canteen Roster

Assembly with Award Winners

Western Region Cross Country

Book Parade and Fair