From the Principal

National Golf Titles Captain of NSW Team - Isaac Riches

We are super proud of Isaac (Yr 6) who competed at the Golf National Titles last week. Isaac held the position of Team Captain for NSW. The NSW team took out First Place by 22 shots, an outstanding performance by Isaac and his team.

NSW Maroon Award

 CSNSW Sport has recognised Isaac Riches for outstanding achievements in his sporting field - GOLF and is the recipient of a NSW Maroon award.  NSWCPS awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 11th December, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 

FETE - 23 November

Our school fete is going to be an amazing event! Thank you to the amazing P & F for all your work in organising the Fete.

Come along and have a fantastic time enjoying the camel rides, delicious food, and all the exciting stalls. The Mini Vinnies Christmas stall sounds like a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit! 🎄✨

Thank you Ms McNeall for organising the following Fete Performances.

Choir, String Group and New England Sings students. 

• String Group at 10.30am
• New England Sings singers at 10.45am
•  All choirs will perform from 12.00pm

Fete Dates Term 4

Fete Donation Days - 

22nd November Plants & Cakes

23rd November FETE 10-2pm

St Joseph's Cup - Thursday 28th November School Hall 11:30am

St Joseph’s Cup Public Speaking Competition 2024. Finals will take place on Thursday 28th November in the school Hall. 

There will be a medallion awarded to each stage champion and the overall winner will receive the St Joseph’s Cup. Parents are welcome to attend our Public Speaking finals next week.

Responsible Pet Visit - Monday 25th November

We are having a Responsible Pet Visit for Monday 25th November. These sessions will be held in the school hall. 

1. 11.35am - 12.15pm (Kinder and Year 1 Blue)

2. 12.20 - 1.00pm (Year 1 Gold and Yr 2)

Year 5 Leadership Day Monday 25th Nov

Our Year 5 students have commenced preparation for their speeches in anticipation of the 2025 School Leadership positions.  Thank you Year 5 students who have nominated for leadership roles in 2025.  Our 2025 School Leaders will be officially announced at our Year 5 & 6 Operetta, on 11th December 6:30pm in the Cathedral Hall. 

Presentation Assembly 

13 December  Presentation  Assembly 11:30-1:30pm Cathedral 

All parents & friends are invited to join us for our end of year Assembly. 

End of Year Mass - 16th December Mass 9:15am

On the 16 December, our whole school will take part in the 9:15am Parish Mass, to give thanks for our 2024 school year and to Farewell our Year 6 students.

Opening of the Cathedral

Term 4 Important Dates

23 November Fete 10am-2pm

28 November St Joseph's Cup Final School Hall

1 December Advent begins

5 December P & F Disco School Hall

6 December  Colour Run Catholic Missions & RE Project Fundraising Event School Paddock

9 December Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal Gifts for MEN or Non-perishable food.

11 December Stage 3 Operetta 6:30pm Cathedral Hall

12 December Opening of the Cathedral 11am Mass &15th December 10am Mass

13 December  Presentation  Assembly 11:30-1:30pm Cathedral 

16 December Whole School Mass Cathedral -  Year 6 Farewell Mass 9:15am

17 December  Christmas Assemblies  ES1 - 10:30  S1 - 9:30  S2 -12:00 School Hall

18 December  Pool & Movies LAST DAY of School. 

Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Please support our Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal. We ask our students and families to donate non-perishable food items that can be put into a Christmas hamper to help those families who are in need in our community and Christmas gift items for men.

Please bring donations to school on December 9th and place under the Christmas Tree in the Playground under the Bell Tower.  

Year 5 Excursion to Coffs Adventure Centre

Congratulations Year 5 on an excellent excursion last week. It was great to see all of the experiences creating memories and bringing joy to everyone. A very big thank you to Mrs Harris & Mr Riches who accompanied the group on the excursion. Well done Mr Lester & Mr Power on completing the mud run.

Transition

Week 6 marks a significant milestone for our transition students as they celebrate their final days and are ready to begin Kindergarten in 2025. Congratulations children on this amazing achievement.  We eagerly anticipate you starting Kindergarten with us next year. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs Godwin, Mrs. Le Messurier and Mrs McCann for their work in the Transition program.  We look forward to seeing you in 2025!

Remembrance Day- 11.11.2024

Last Monday Mrs Cain led the Remembrance Day  service at the morning Assembly. This is a day when we pause and reflect on the sacrifice of all the servicemen and women who have fought to protect our freedom. Each year on this day at 11.00 am, Australians observe a minute's silence in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for us in time of war and armed conflicts. We pray for the wisdom and strength to enable us to build a world of peace and friendship in their honour.  Lest we forget!

Semester 2 Reporting

At present, class teachers are writing student reports for Semester Two. Parents will have the opportunity to access these reports through the parent portal during Week 9.  In our Wk 8 Newsletter, I will outline the format of the reports. 

Leaving St Mary's?

Planning for the 2025 school year is underway. Could we ask any families who may be relocating and will not be returning to St Mary's School next year to contact the office staff as soon as possible.