Principal's Announcements
Student Attendance
Protecting the safety and wellbeing of children through reporting and monitoring of absenteeism is the responsibility of both parents/carers and schools.
Parents and carers have an obligation to notify the school of their child’s absence as soon as possible on the day of absence using the school’s preferred method, including use of the school app, by telephone or by email.
Unexplained absences - If a student is absent without reason, the school will contact the parent via a text message and then if needed a phone call. If contact cannot be made with the parent/guardian, the emergency contact/s will be contacted to ensure the safety of the student.
New School Jacket
Our School Board has approved a new addition to our uniform list in the form of a plain navy blue jacket. The jacket is windproof/waterproof and has the addition of a hood and will have the school logo embroided on the front.
The jacket is not to replace the windcheater or be worn instead of, but to act as warmth and protection against the weather whilst students are at recess and lunch or participating in an outdoor activity outdoors.
This is an optional extra to our school uniform, and is not compulsory. However if the students wish to wear a weather proof jacket at school, this is what will be accepted.
The jackets are available now from The Uniform Shop in Corio Street Shepparton
Mass of Compassion -St. Vinnies Winter Appeal -Friday June 14th 9.30am
Please join us in the Marian Centre for this very important Mass. Families are being asked to donate non-perishable foodstuffs which can be distributed to needy families. St Vinnies are also in desperate need of warm, winter clothing such as jumpers, tracksuits, pyjamas and windcheaters.
School Disco
P&F invite all St Mary’s students to come along to the whole school disco in your best 'Rock Star' gear. To help sign students in there will be a staggered start with Grades Prep/1/6 dancing from 5.45pm to 7.45pm and Grades 2/3/4/5/ from 6pm - 8pm sharp. $5 entry.
Family Pie Drive
Order forms for our Family Pie Drive have been distributed. Order forms are due back by Friday 14th June 2019 and delivery will be on Wednesday 26th June 2019 to be collected from the Marian Centre from 2.30pm
The pies will be supplied by Mooroopna Bakery.
Principal's Award
Winner Week 6 - Sarah Walsh
Sarah is always on task and willing to do her best always. She is positive and helpful to peers and teachers. Sarah does things without being asked in the classroom. She is willing to listen to feedback, and seeks feedback, in order to improve. Sarah has a growth mindset. She has improved her social skills and acceptance of others and differences. Well done Sarah!
Winner Week 7 - Bailey Vanderdonk
Bailey Vanderdonk is always on task, positive and helpful to peers and teachers. Bailey has a brilliant sense of humour. He is willing to listen to feedback and improve his knowledge and skills. Bailey demonstrates a growth mindset and wants to improve. He has great social skills and personal capabilities including being polite, caring and compassionate towards others. Well done Bailey.
Thank you
Ann-Margaret Carroll
Acting Principal