News from around the school
Up Coming Events & Reminders
New - Grades 1/2 Bendigo Excursion
As part of their Inquiry unit of work on “How Do Materials Bend, Stretch, Twist and Change?” the Grade One and Two classes will be visiting the Bendigo Science and Discovery Centre for a day of exciting exploration and learning. As part of their visit, they will have an education session in the chemistry lab to learn all about chemical changes. They will also visit the planetarium, participate in the various exhibits and have a turn on the vertical slide.
We look forward to hearing all about it on their return.
The bus leaves at 8.45am and returning by 3.30pm.
New - Supporter Dress Up Day
Last Day of Term - Friday 19th September students are invited to dressup in their favorite Supporters colours for the day.
Also on this day, Our Parents & Friends group will be holding a Hot Dog Lunch Order Day. Please see Parents & Friends page for further information.
REMINDER - Subway Lunch Orders
Please place orders in Subway Tub Thursday for delivery Friday. Late orders are to be submitted to Subway Store before close of business Thursday evening, please avoid dropping them in Friday morning.
For orders via CDFpay, please download the new app and register your student as per the attached instructions prior to ordering.
To place your order through the new App, please select all items on the menu to be included in your students Sub and submit before 2.45pm Thursdays. The old CDFpay link will automatically redirect you to register on the new App.
NO SUBWAY LUNCH - FRIDAY 19th September
Updated - Winter School Uniform
Students are now able to wear winter uniform during term 3. Changes to this is at the principal's discretion.
Winter Uniform consist's of -
- All students - Grey long pants/shorts/Skort, School polo top (short or long sleeve) and school navy blue windcheater, grey socks with long pants OR white socks for girls / Grey socks for boys wearing short pants;
- OR Girls - winter tunic with long sleeve polo or navy skivvy, navy blue tights & school navy blue windcheater.
- Sports uniform is to be worn for students PE day and all students are required to wear plain black tracksuit pants or black basketball shorts - no logos permitted.
PLEASE NOTE
- Bike shorts/leggings are not school uniform.
- Students uniform items should not have any branding or logos other than school print.
- Shorts are to be visible and longer than T-Shirt and or Jumper.
- Jewellery - sleepers or studs 1 per ear, extra earrings are to be clear, 1 necklace with religious or cultural symbol, nose piercing is not to be noticeable (eg clear stud) or should be covered, no bangles or bracelets.
- Hair ties to be black or Navy Blue.
News from Around The School
New - Term 4 After School Program
After school program is Government funded Program run by St. Mary’s School through Sporting Schools Program. The program runs for 1 hour after school. The children are provided with a drink and fruit. The program will be offered for 7 weeks.
Each session starts at 3.45pm and finishes at 4.45 p.m. The program is supervised at all times and an outside person runs the program. Each session can only take 25 children.
This term we are offering the following:
Multi Games with Skillzone Multi Sports Coaching, with the aim of this program being to have fun, learn new games and be happy. This will be held in the Marian Centre or Oval depending on the weather.
WEDNESDAYS - starting Wednesday 22nd October for 7 WEEKS, finishing on 3rd December.
THURSDAYS - starting Thursday 23rd October for 7 WEEKS, finishing on 4th December.
The children will meet Maree outside the Marian Centre straight after school and have fruit and a drink.
Please return the form below to the office as soon as possible.
Thank You
Maree Williams
Co-ordinator
New - Fathers Day Stall
Thank you to the P&F for organising the Father’s Day stall last Wednesday. We hope all of our Dad’s enjoyed their gifts and had a wonderful day on Sunday.
New - Responsible Pet Ownership
Last week our P/1/2s took part in the Responsible Pet Ownership program.
We learnt:
- when dogs should be left alone
- things we should not do to dogs
- how can you tell if a dog is happy, frightened or angry
- a safe way to approach and greet a dog
- what to do if approached by an unknown or aggressive dog
Foodshare
Recently, St Mary's School has become an agent for Foodshare. We are able to assist with some food items for families in the Mooroopna area. We have prepacked frozen meals that are great for people who are ill. We are also able to provide some food supplies. Each week we receive a selection of groceries, fruits and vegetables. If you need support please reach out to Gary Woodward or Liz Turk via the school office - 5825285.
We have a facebook page. If you haven't checked it out or are not following the page the link is listed below.
Our Facebook page and our fortnightly newsletter are two of our main sources for communicating information to our families.
