School News
Class Parents 2019
Thank you to those parents who have already volunteered to be a Class Parent for their child's class.
We are still looking for a few Class Parents for 2019. We would like 2 Class Parents per class. The following classes still have vacancies for Class Parents:
1F - 1 vacancy
2F - 2 vacancies
3BN - 2 vacancies
5L - 1 vacancy
5S - 2 vacancies
Class Parents roles include welcoming new families to the school and being a point of contact for parents in the class for information about different school activities. Please contact the School Office if you are interested.
For more information on the roles of class parents please refer to the school website http://www.stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/community.php?id=79
Attention Parents & Carers
Did You Know that from 1 January 2019, thanks to the NSW Government, each school-aged child is eligible for a $100 #CreativeKids rebate to help subsidise the cost of creative & cultural activities - including music lessons, language lessons, drama and theatre classes, and even coding classes!!
The Creative Kids program is in ADDITION to the #ActiveKids rebate, available for each school enrolled child in the state, to help cover the cost of sports and active recreation fees!
Parents can now register with Service NSW to receive their $100 vouchers via the following links:
#CreativeKids https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/creative-kids
#ActiveKids https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids
O'Connor Catholic College - Enrolments for Year 7, 2019
Lenten Canteen Menu
Please remember to use the Lenten Canteen Menu when ordering from the canteen on Fridays during Lent.
Edwards Bus Transfer Change
Please be aware that from Monday, 4th March, the Martins Gully red bus transfers will be moved from Martins Gully to Drummond Memorial School. The transfer will occur at approximately 3.45pm. This should improve the delays that have been occuring due to the increased traffic at ASC and PLC.
Catholic Schools Office Notification
You will have seen media reports of the conviction of Cardinal George Pell. The Archbishop of Brisbane and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, the Most Rev. Mark Coleridge has released a statement to the Catholic community. A copy is attached here for your information. There is no doubt that news of this verdict of Cardinal Pell will bring with it a range of emotions. The legal process will now run its course. If you or your child requires support, please contact your School Principal. We should never forget, that in any matter of this nature, our concern and prayers are with victims and their families. Please be assured that our school system works tirelessly to ensure the safety of every child in our schools, and will continue to do so as together we share the responsibility for the wellbeing of your childre
Paper of copy of the Newsletter
If you wish to receive a printed copy of the newsletter please contact the school office.
Whole School Assembly
The next Whole School Assembly is this Friday, 8 March. 3BN will be presenting at this Assembly.
Newsletter Contributions
Contributions for the next newsletter need to be emailed to smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au by 5pm, Tuesday 19th March 2019