Mr Butts' Announcements

Opening of Dreaming Garden

It was an exciting day for St Mary's when we opened our new Dreaming Garden last week. Catherine Dyke has been overseeing the development since she successfully gained the Philomena Billington Social Justice Arts Scholarship last year.  The project has brought together students, families, staff and the wider community to deliver a space that will promote reflection and spirituality on many levels.  Thank you to Catherine for her leadership of the project, Sharon Wilson for working with the students to create the beautiful artwork, Marissa and Tahlia our Koori Education Workers for contributing ideas and assisting with the ceremony and to Phil Crowe for overseeing the landscaping. It truly was a team effort and the result is amazing!

Farewell Mrs Bryant!

Mrs Bryant is undertaking a very exciting new role in 2024 as Deputy Principal of Sacred Heart Tatura.  Felicity is one of our longest serving staff members and she has contributed significantly both as a leader of the school and in the classroom.  We wish Felicity and Luke every blessing and all the best for the future.

New Staff

We have appointed two new support staff for 2024.  We welcome back Kobie Issell, who is a trainee and will be working in the Gr 3/4 area. Sunny Alessi is an experienced Learning Support Officer who is joining us from St Mel's. We look forward to working with Kobie and Sunny next year.

Vinnies Giving Tree

We are asking families to donate presents for our Vinnies Giving Tree.  These gifts will be distributed to needy families this Christmas.  We appreciate your generosity. The tree is located in the office.

Congratulations Mr Preston

Mr Preston was recently named as the coach of the Victorian Primary School cricket team.  Josh was previously the team manager and will step up into the main role next year.  Next stop Australian Test team !

Painting Program

The school is undertaking a significant painting program that will take place over Summer.  Work has begun on our front building with all the yellow colour being replaced with charcoal.  Our Gr 5/6 building will be painted inside and out along with the interior of the Gr 1-2 classrooms.

Assembly 27th November

Assembly 4th December

End of Year Dates

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) 

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

Friday 15th December Final Assembly & Farewell to departing families - 10am.

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

First Day of school 2023 Tuesday 30th January

Principal's Award

27th November 

Peter Kontakis

Peter is a very popular class member and is admired by by both students and teachers. His sense of humour brightens up the classroom and he regularly makes us all laugh. Peter is also responsible, resilient and hard working. Congratulations Peter - Go Blues! 

4th December

Ashton Foyster

Ashton is a fine young person who is much liked due to to his easy going and calm nature.  He is a responsible and focused student who is loyal to his friends. Thank you for your calming presence Ashton, you have been a wonderful student during your time at St Mary's.

Mr Butts' Jokes!

How did Mary and Joseph know Jesus' weight when he was born? They had a weigh in a manger!

What do you call a frog covered in Christmas Decorations?

Mistle Toad!

Anthony Butts

Principal

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