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Principal Announcements Celebrating the End of Term 3, Welcoming Meg to Prep, Terrific Kids – Term 3, Young Picasso 2026 Art Competition Winners!, Supporting Charlotte’s Fundraising, Learning Support Appreciation Week, New Website, Honouring Our Past, Inspiring Our Present and Building Our Future, St. Mary’s School Advisory Council, 2027 Family Intentions, 2027 Enrolments, St. Mary’s Bingo, St. Mary’s 90 Years Production – From Humble Beginnings – Let Your Light Shine, Before School Supervision, Before School Supervision, Principal’s Awards, 7th Setember – Phoebe Considine, 14th September – Viraaj Gill, Attendance matters!, Ms V’s Inspirations

Catholic Identity Mercy Prayer, Mass for Mary, Sacramental Lessons: Confirmation, Our Image of God- Along the Track article, Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation Dates: , Mass Dates 2026, Assembly Prayer Dates

Volunteering at St Mary's Engagement of Volunteers, Volunteer Registration Form

Upcoming Dates & Events 2026 Term Dates, 2026 Pupil Free Days (Inc Public Holidays), 2026 Dates to Remember

Office News / School Information Banner Photo

Office News / School Information Office Hours, School fees, Bus Travel Changes, REMINDER - Late arrival / Early collection, Student Absences, Working With Children Check, UPDATED - School Uniform, PE Uniform, Bike shorts or leggings are NOT School Uniform!, Medication, Second Hand / Spare Uniforms, School Information

2026 School Fee Information Banner Photo

2026 School Fee Information Statements, 2026 Fee Schedule and Payment Options, Direct Debit Dates, Centrepay , Health Care Card Rebate, Ganbina, Opening The Doors Fund

Prayers and Thoughts Keep In Your Prayers and Thoughts….

Magnify Term 3 Week 10, Magnify Around the Classrooms

Respectful Relationships

Cultural News Newsletter Indigenous Education, Term 3 Week 8, Shifting Sands Immersion Tour , Small Group Work, ASHEfest, Some Term 4 dates to look forward to – , Ganbina - Education Scholarships, Acknowledgement of Country

News from around the school Banner Photo

News from around the school Up Coming Reminders, Subway Lunch Orders, REMINDERS - Summer School Uniform, Date Reminder's -, News from Around The School, Reminder - Supporters Colors Day, New - AFL Goulburn Murray Football Activities, Our New Website is Live, New - Exciting Learning in Prep, New - Melbourne Stars Cricketers Visit, New - Grade 2 Sleepover, New - Buddy Activities, New - Father's Day Breakfast, Foodshare, Facebook

St Mary's Shines! New - Young Picasso Awardees

Assembly Awards Term 3 - Week 9 Awards, Term 3 - Week 10 Awards, Term 3 Terrific Kids Award

Parents & Friends Updated - Fathers Day Raffle , REMINDER - Supporter's Day, Trivia Night, Proposed Events for 2026

Parish News & Bulletin St Mary’s Parish Prayer, New - Position Vacant, Reminder - 2027 St Mary's Deb Ball, New - Mariage Encounter Weekend, Adult Faith Formation Program Flyer, New - Parish Bulletin , New - God with a Human Face, Parish Office Hours, Parish Sponsors

Community News New - Asthma & Hayfever Seminar, New - Mooroopna Junior Cricket, New - Activities in the Park - Spring Program, New - Sportz Lab Holiday Program, New - Library Holiday Programs, Mooroopna, Shepparton, Tatura, New - The Book In Book Sale, New - Hot Shots Holiday Camps, New - Greater Shepparton Youth Fest, New - Community Consultation Survey, New - Woolworths Cricket Blast, Riverlinks Coloring Competition, Multi Sport Holiday Program, REMINDER - Saver Plus Back to School, Kyabram Pony Club, Specsavers - Children's Eye Test., Mooroopna Girl Guides, Help The Battery Man!, North Shepparton Scout Group, Play Connect & Playgroup, Berry Street Services, Helpful Resources, Shepparton Food Share, Youth Group, Thrive4Life, The Family Haven, Goulburn Valley Health, 'Their Care' After School Care - Mooroopna, Catholic Care - Family Wellbeing Support Service, Berry Street - Supporting Parents after Separation program, Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group

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121-143 McLennan St, Mooroopna, Victoria, 3629, AU http://www.smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au/03 5825 2858 Facebook

Catholic Identity

Mercy Prayer

We pray for the Sisters of Mercy, who established our school and for the priests who have served at St. Mary’s.

It is through their vision, determination and strong faith that we enjoy the benefits of a Catholic Education here in Mooroopna.

We are proud to be a Mercy School, where the values of love and justice are taught and lived every day.

Mass for Mary

Last Friday we celebrated our namesake, Mary, on her birthday with a beautiful whole school Mass in the Marian Centre.

We were very blessed to have Fr John Paul from St Mel’s as our celebrant. As part of our entrance procession, one student from each grade brought forth a special symbol of Mary, creating a beautiful and meaningful beginning to our celebration.

Our Sacramental Students did a wonderful job taking on the readings and assisting with the many special roles throughout the Mass.

Our school community joined together in prayer, and the singing was absolutely wonderful. Fr John Paul was very impressed by everyone’s reverence, participation and beautiful singing.

It was a very special celebration of Mary and a wonderful reminder of our faith and the beautiful community we share.

Happy Birthday, Mary!

Sacramental Lessons: Confirmation

Last week our Confirmation Candidates gathered together and took part in a specific day of learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. All students used the text, Becoming Catholic which they were presented with at mass a few weeks ago. Our candidates were well behaved and very engaged. We finished the day with a visit to the church, where the candidates asked many, many questions!

Our Image of God- Along the Track article

The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “Our Image of God” is attached below. Sir Ken Robinson was an extraordinary educationalist – a recognised authority on creativity in education and a great storyteller. Among his many stories he included this one. A little girl was in a drawing lesson, she was 6 and she was at the back, drawing, and the teacher said this little girl hardly paid attention, and in this drawing lesson she did. The teacher was fascinated, and she went over and asked, “What are you drawing?” and the girl said, “I’m drawing a picture of God.” The teacher said, “But nobody knows what God looks like.” And the girl said, “They will in a minute.”

Our-Image-of-God.pdf

Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation Dates:

Thursday 17th September – Sacramental Lessons - Eucharist
Friday 9th October - Sacramental Reflection Day for all Grade 4-6 students
Sunday 11th October - Celebration of First Eucharist and Confirmation at Parish mass.