Principal Announcements
Congratulations to Archer House for taking out this year's Athletics Carnival!
New Principal for St Mary's!
We were all very excited with the recent announcement that Elaine Vertriest has been appointed as the new principal of St Mary's. Please see the attached letter that was distributed to families last week.
Attendance matters!
What is a reasonable reason for missing school? As parents and carers it is important to consider if your child really does need to miss school. I urge all parents to ensure your child gets to school when they can.
Athletics Carnival
Thank you to Mr Preston for organising another excellent athletics carnival last week. Well done to all students for displaying excellent sportspersonship towards others and encouraging others. Thanks to the Yr 9 NDC students (ex St Mary's) who assisted with running events. And congratulations to our age group champions, our PBIS winners and to Archer house who were victorious on the day!
Mons Peter Recovering Well
Monsignor Peter is recovering well after his big operation last week. He has asked me to thank you for all your prayers and get well cards that have been made by the students. His hospital room is covered in yellow and black!
Mary's Birthday Mass
On Friday we are celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of Mary - Mary's Birthday mass! Everyone is welcome to join us in the Marian Centre at 9:45am.
Father's Day Breakfast
We had a record crowd at our Father's Day breakfast last week. It was a great way to kick off the father's day weekend. Thank you to the St Mary's Advisory Council members for organising and cooking the BBQ.
Before School Supervision
Please note that all students that arrive at school prior to 8:30am must fill out an application via the link below. I appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation regarding this.
Assembly 26th August
Assembly 2nd September
Principal's Award
26th August Sophie Church
Sophie is a very friendly student with a bubbly personality. She is quietly determined, has an excellent work ethic and is very attentive in class. Sophie is a real team player and displays wonderful sportspersonship when competing. Thank you for being such an excellent role model Sophie!
2nd September Zac Hall
Zac is a very kind hearted, gentle and thoughtful student who is very inclusive of everyone he encounters. He is consistent in all PBIS areas and excels in maths. Zac is also a great conversationalist and has wonderful sense of humour. Zac, it is students like you that make St Mary's such a special place.
Mr Butts' Jokes!
Q: Why was Luke Skywalker late for work?
A: He had to take an R2 Detour!
Q: What has 5 toes and isn't your foot?
A: My foot!
Anthony Butts
Principal
"Let Your Light Shine before others, so they may see your good works." Matthew 5:13