Mr Butts' Announcements
Confirmation
Last weekend we celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation. It was wonderful to see families gathering together for the children on this very special day. It was also great to see some of our ex students back with us! Thank you to Mrs Hick's for preparing the children and the masses. The final Confirmation Mass is this Saturday night.
Freaky Disco
The kids had a fantastic time Friday night at the Freaky Friday disco! Thank you to the P&F for organising this event and the parents who volunteered to assist. The children absolutely love the discos and they are very grateful for those who organise it.
Parental Engagement
I am also very thankful to our parent community who organise events such as the disco with minimal teacher involvement. Many of you would have read in the media about the unpaid hours of work that teachers take part in. Every week we have teachers attending various meetings and representing the school in parish and community groups. And that's not to mention extras such as parent teacher interviews, excursions and camps. Not giving our teachers more out of school commitments, assists us with attracting and retaining the quality teachers that we have at St Mary's. Thank You!
Remembrance Day
The school will pause on Friday for a Remembrance Day service. The FIRE Carriers will also be attending the local service at the cenotaph and lay a wreath on behalf of the school.
Art Work
I love seeing the wonderful work that our students create in the art room with Mrs Wilson. Lucas, Ruby and Zach completed some very impressive sewing pictures today.
End of Year Dates
Friday 2nd December (Staff Planning Day Pupil Free Day)
Tuesday 13th December Christmas Carols and End of Year Picnic 6pm (at school)
Thursday 8th December Gr 6 Graduation Night
Friday 9th December Gr 6 Fun Day
Monday 12th December End of Year Mass 9:45am
Tuesday 13th November Orientation Day
Thursday 15th December Last Day of School for Students.
End of Year Christmas Carols and School Picnic
Due to John Gray oval being out of action, we have rescheduled our end of year Christmas carols and school picnic. It will now take place on the school oval on Tuesday 13th December, beginning at 5:30pm.
Financial Relief
There are many avenues of financial and other relief for flood affected families:
Photos
We had some amazing photos of the school during the floods. Thanks to those who sent them through.
Assembly 31st October
Assembly 7th November
Principal's Award
Week 5 Michael Zausa. Michael has been a source of inspiration since his home was flooded a couple of weeks ago. He has come to school with a smile on his face and has shown extraordinary resilience and positivity after such a sad event. You are a champion Michael!
Week 6 Riya Donga. Riya is a hard working, helpful student who is a delight to teach. She is a great friend and shows compassion and kindness to everyone in the Prep classes. Congratulations Riya.
Prep Transition
It has been wonderful to see our Preps for next year at school taking part in their transition sessions.
Lunchtime Clubs
Many of our students attend lunchtime clubs which run each day at School.
Monday - Recess - Indoor Games (1/2JM), Lunch - Gr P/1/2 Yoga (Marian Centre)
Tuesday - Recess - Lego (Library Breakout Room), Lunch - Drawing (1/2FD)
Wednesday - Recess - Sensory Activities (5/6MH), Lunch - Just Dance (Marian Centre)
Thursday - Recess - Make & Do (5/6 MH), Lunch - Board Games (Marian Centre)
Friday - Recess - Just Dance (Marian Centre), Lunch -Lego (Library Breakout Room)
Mr Butts' Jokes!
A girl came out of the library with book 1m wide and I asked her how come it was so big? She said "It's a long story!"
I was talking to a weasel at the supermarket the other day and I asked it what does it call it's grandfather? "Pop" goes the weasel.
Anthony Butts
Principal
Be Good to people and the world will be good to you.