Newsletter

Issue 1 · 06 Feb 2026

In this issue

From the Principal Banner Photo

From the Principal Welcome to 2026, Important Events Term 1, Welcome to our Kindergarten students who started on Wednesday 4th February!, Beginning of School Year Mass - Friday 13th February at 9:15 am in the Cathedral, Swimming Carnival Monday 16th February, Term 1 Teachers / Parents Meetings, Update Family Details, Student Attendance, School Uniform, 2026 National Servicemen's Commemoration Day Service 15th Feb.

Our Faith - Religious Education Banner Photo

Our Faith - Religious Education Beginning of School Year Mass - Friday 13th February at 9:15 am in the Cathedral, Term 1 Class Mass Dates /Cathedral, Lent 12 days!!!, Confirmation 2026 - Pentecost Sunday - 24th May - 10am Mass, CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE , Prayer , Mass Times, Diocesan Prayer Card

General Information Banner Photo

General Information STAFFING FOR 2026, Communication - Newsletter & Compass, Family Information in Compass, School Hours & Supervision, Attendance , Contacting Your Child's Teacher

Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Banner Photo

Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Kindergarten - Welcome to school!, Year 1 - Welcome to Year 1 2026, Year 2 - Welcome to Year 2 2026, Year 3 , Year 4 - Welcome to Year 4 2026, Year 5, Year 6, 2026 Student Leaders, De La Salle , Delaney , Merici , Ursula, Here are some tips for parents to help their children navigate the new school year:, 1. Create a Routine, 2. Stay Positive and Encouraging, 3. Open Communication, 4. Get to Know the School and Its Expectations, 5. Prepare for School Supplies Early, 6. Encourage a Growth Mindset, 7. Stay Involved, 8. Promote Good Study Habits, 9. Support Social Connections, 10. Address Anxiety, 11. Celebrate Achievements

Kinder - Year 6 Learning Overviews for Term 1 Banner Photo

Kinder - Year 6 Learning Overviews for Term 1 Kindergarten Term 1 Overview, Year 1 Term 1 Overview, Year 2 Term 1 Overview, Year 3 Term 1 Overview, Year 4 Term 1 Overview, Year 5 Term 1 Overview, Year 6 Term 1 Overview

Diary Dates Banner Photo

Diary Dates Save the Dates!!, 2026 Term 1 Dates , 2026 Term Dates, Staff Development Days / Pupil Free

Sports News Banner Photo

Sports News Swimming Carnival Week 4, Monday, 16th of February, 2026, School Sports Dates for 2026, SPORT INFORMATION

Library News Banner Photo

Library News A New Role for Mrs Fittler (previously known as Mrs Fitness - PE teacher), Library Days, Book Club, Library Opening Hours for Students

P&F Association and School Advisory CouncilNews Banner Photo

P&F Association and School Advisory CouncilNews P & F ASSOCIATION, First P & F Meeting is Wednesday 18th February 5:30pm in the Staffroom., SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE First SAC Meeting for 2026 16 March in the Staffroom

Parent News Banner Photo

Parent News Centacare, Council of Catholic Schools Parents - CCSP, Catholic Schools Parents Association, Catholic Education Commission, Real Talk Parents Free Membership, Social media age restrictions hub, Good For Kids Snippets

Community Information Banner Photo

Community Information O'Connor Catholic College Community Engagement Evening, ADIG, NECOM , Harlequins Hockey, Armidale Physie Dance Classes, Piano Lessons, CWA 100 Years Celebration, Healthdirect, Benevolent Society

Living Well Learning Well Banner Photo

Living Well Learning Well St Mary's School Learning & Wellbeing, ATTENDANCE - Every Day Counts

After School Care Banner Photo

After School Care

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