Mr Butts' Announcements

1/2 Excursion to Bendigo

The Grade 1/2's had a fantastic day at the Discovery Centre in Bendigo last week.  They took part science experiments, learnt a lot about space at the planetarium and had great fun exploring the many science displays! Click here for photos.  Click here for photos

Miss Turk special arrival!

Wonderful news this week with the safe arrival of Miss Turk's little baby Edie Eloise. We all wish Coby and Brad (and Liz!) every blessing for good health and happiness.

Staffing Announcement

I am thrilled to announce that Meg Brown will be teaching at St St Mary's this term (replacing Miss Turk) and will be staying with us in 2024 as a full time classroom teacher.  Welcome Miss Brown!

Division Athletics

Congratulations to the students who took part in Division Athletics this week.  A special mention goes to the following students who have made their way through to the Regional carnival - Amanda Rollins (long jump), Nico Vigliaturo (800m) and Bella Walsh (triple jump).

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.

Mooroopna Netball Stars

Congratulations to St Mary's staff Lauren Murray and Georgia Gattuso for being awarded Best and fairest for their teams! Miss Wong came runner up B&F in the A Grade team and also awarded the honour of receiving Life Membership to the Mooroopna Netball and Football club.  What a remarkable achievement, congratulations Maddie!

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) 

Tuesday 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 2nd October

Assembly 9th October

Principal's Award

2nd October

Lincoln O'Keefe

Lincoln is a wonderful students who loves learning and challenging himself with hard work.  He is an eager contributor to class discussion and is a kind and compassionate classmate.  Well done Lincoln!

9th October

Brandon Doherty

Brandon has stepped up as a student leader this year showing wonderful initiative and extra responsibilities. He was particularly helpful at our recent Father's Day breakfast where he helped with the BBQ and the clean up.  Well done Brandon!

Mr Butts' Jokes!

Q: Where can you go to learn how to make a banana split?

A: Sundae School!

Q: What do you call a duck that steals bread?

A: A Robber Duck!

Anthony Butts

Principal

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