Mr Butts' Announcements

School Advisory Council

Last week our School Advisory Council discussed the following items: 2024-2026 School Improvement Plan process. The Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement.  Implications for St Mary’s. Child Safe Standard 3. End of Year Picnic and Carols.  Please note the AGM is being held on 5th December and any new nominations for parent carer representatives are welcome!

3/4 Camp

Good luck to the Gr 3/4's who are heading to Camp Currumbene next week for their 3 day camp.  We haven't had a 3/4 camp since before covid, so we are looking forward to finally taking the kids away! 

ICAS Competitions

Congratulations to the following students who did particularly well in the recent ICAS competitions, what fantastic results!

Ewan Ryan.  Science - Distinction (top 10%), Writing - Distinction.

Cherie Smith. English - Distinction.

End of Term Four

All Sandhurst Catholic schools have been allocated extra pupil free days to assist with the recent changes to the Education Agreement. This day will be taken at the end of the school year. The final day for students will be Friday 15th December.

End of Year Dates

Tuesday 5th December School Council AGM

Thursday 7th December Gr 6 Graduation Night

Friday 8th December Staff Planning Day (Pupil Free Day)

Monday 11th December Gr 6 Fun Day

Tuesday 12th December Orientation Day

Wednesday 13th December Christmas Carols and End of Year Picnic 6pm (at school) 

Thusday 14th December End of Year Mass 9:45am

Friday 15th December Final Assembly & Farewell to departing families.

Friday 15th December Last Day of School for Students. 2:20pm dismissal.

First Day of school 2023 Tuesday 30th January

Assembly 16th October

Assembly 23rd October

Principal's Award

16th October

Spencer Davison

Spencer's friendly and enthusiastic nature brings a sparkle to the classroom each day at school.  His recent role as the Prince in the Gr 3/4 plays was fantastic and I was very impressed with his confidence and acting skills!  Well done Spencer!

23rd October

Kruze Collins

Kruze has been working hard setting personal goals for himself this year with great success.  He has a warm smile, an excellent sense of humour and has recently been taking on extra responsibilities including helping in the Prep room.  Congratulations Kruze!

Mr Butts' Jokes!

Q: Why do the Swiss battleships have QR codes?

A: So they can scan da navy in!

Did you hear about the king who was only 30cm tall? He wasn't a very good king but he was an excellent ruler!!

Anthony Butts

Principal

Be Good to people and the world will be good to you.