Mr Butts' Announcements

Lent

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.  All students took part in liturgies and received ashes on their foreheads. This reminds us to be like Jesus and follow the gospel values of love, forgiveness, understanding and respect.

Prep Welcome Night

Thank you to those who attended our Prep welcome liturgy and BBQ last night.  A special thanks to Mrs Hicks and the Prep staff for organising the liturgy and all the parent helpers who assisted with the BBQ.  I made a special thank you to our wonderful Prep staff who have worked so hard to ensure our children have had a smooth start to Primary school.  We are very lucky to have such nurturing and capable teachers and support staff.

Opening School Mass

Our opening mass for the school year was celebrated on Friday and was a beautiful celebration. If you weren't able to attend, please take time to have a look at the video.   Our readers, choir and everyone involved in the liturgy all contributed to this being a wonderful way to start the school year.  Thank you to Mrs Hicks for her preparation and creativity.

Apology Breakfast

Our FIRE Carriers attended the Shepparton Apology breakfast last week.  It was attended by local schools and a large number of community members.

Golden Oldies Donation

The Golden Oldies are a group of ex St Mary's families who gather for social functions and raise money for the school.  This week they have very generously donated $150 for our Breakfast Club. The you to you all!

Covid Testing

Please note that families are still required to conduct a RAT if their child has been in contact with someone who has Covid ort if they are showing symptoms. If a child tests positive they are required to stay at home for 5 days.  Tests are available from the office.  

Assembly 13th February

Assembly 20th February

Principal's Award

Week 2 Will Hotchkiss

Will has taken on extra responsibilities this year and is very reliable when doing so. He has a positive mindset and is now confident to show initiative where needed.  Well done Will on being such a positive leader of St Mary's!

Week 3 Ruby Woods

Ruby is a student who  is kind generous and shows great initiative. Last week she went out of her way to assist me cleaning up without having to be asked. Thank you Ruby for being such a wonderful role model to others!

Mr Butts' Jokes!

Q: What to you call your mother's angry French sister?

A: Your cross aunt!

Have you seen the 2000 year old oil stain? It's from ancient Greece!

Anthony Butts

Principal

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