Mr Butts' Announcements
Founder's Day
On Monday we will be celebrating Founder's Day when we recognise the Sister's of Mercy who started St Mary's Primary School Mooroopna in 1936. The quote on the image above is one that Catherine McAuley (founder of the order) was famous for and the source of our school motto - Let Your Light Shine. The Sister's of Mercy still work around the world today giving assistance to vulnerable people who need help such as asylum seekers, women in need and the homeless. Celebrating their legacy not only reminds us of the importance of being compassionate, but also guides us to be more like Jesus each day.
Farewell Raelene!
After over 30 years of dedicated service, our much loved Crossing Supervisor Raelene Ferrari is retiring. We thank her for her commitment to keeping our students safe and her friendly nature. We wish her every blessing in her retirement. Enjoy the sleep ins Raelene!
Prep Transition
It has been wonderful to see our 2021 Prep students visiting the school in preparation for beginning next year. Thank you to the teachers Mrs Cox, Mrs Davkovski and Mrs Cimera for organising the sessions and ensuring the program runs so smoothly.
Grade Transition
All other students have been spending time getting to know their teaching areas and classrooms for 2021. This is particularly beneficial for children moving to a new area of the school.
Name Calling
A couple of weeks ago I watched an episode of Australian Story about a little boy with Dwarfism. About a Boy tells the story of Quaden Bales who shares the challenges he faces each day of his life, which sometimes includes name calling. Please note that there is content that is not suitable for children, but parents may choose to share parts of the episode with older kids. It is a very powerful story. Click here for the link: About a Boy
End of Year Dates
Pupil Free Day (2021 Staff Planning Day) Friday 4th December
Orientation Day Tuesday 8th Dec
End of Year Liturgy Friday 11th Dec 9:30am.
Gr 6 Fun Day Monday 14th Dec
Gr 6 Celebration Night Tuesday 15th Dec 6pm
End of Year Reports Released Tuesday 15th Dec
Final Day Students Wednesday 16th Dec 2:30pm dismissal (Buses at normal time)
First Day for Students 2021 Thursday 28th January
Coparenting and Christmas
Christmas can be a challenging time for families who have experienced separation. See flyer below for a free online session run by Catholic Care.
School Board AGM
With the challenges that Covid19 has presented this year, our school Board hasn't been able to function as normal. We have decided to move the AGM to the end of the year which will be taking place on Tuesday 1st December at 7pm. All parents are welcome to attend and if you would like to do so please contact me at school.
Weekly Mass Online
Each Saturday, a video of Mons Peter celebrating the Sunday mass is emailed out to families and parishioners. Click below to view last week's mass:
Mr Butts' Jokes of the Week!
Q: Where do you learn to make ice cream?
A: At Sundae School!
Q: What do you call someone with a rubber toe?
A: Roberto!
Principal's Award
Week 6 Macabe Smith
Macabe has a flair for art and has always produced wonderful work for Mrs Wilson in the Art room. He also received a prize in the MacKillop Art competition for his sculpture titled Covidosaur. Congratulations Macabe!
Week 7 Thomas Seddon
Thomas has been an outstanding student ever since he began in Prep and is a wonderful role model to other students by being responsible and respectful each day at school. He is a very inquisitive student, always asking questions to improve his knowledge in different subjects. Thank you Thomas for being such an influential student at St Mary's.
Anthony Butts
Principal