From the Principal 

Dear Families

A short message from me, as I am currently having loads of fun on the Yr 5 & 6 Don Bosco Camp at Safety Beach. 

Parents & Friends Committee 2025 - 2026 

We are currently looking for members of the parent and carer community to undertake the following roles for 2025 / 2026:

• A  leader for the P & F (2025/2026) - closes Friday 8th November
• P&F treasurer (2025/2026) - closes Friday 8th November
• Class reps for Prep to Year 6 in 2025 - closes Friday 15th November

If you are interested please see the role descriptions attached and send myself and Anthony an email expressing your interest before the due date. The P & F is an important part of St Mary's Primary School and by joining you are supporting everyone within our community, whilst having loads of fun, working as part of a team. We have so many people helping in so many ways, you can make it your own. We offer meetings online, shared minutes and everyone helps as they can. 

Met Gala Fundraiser 

What a fabulous night. Thank you to everyone that helped to make it the memorable night that it was. The Parish Hall looked simply amazing.

World Teachers Day 

Again thank you to the P & F for making this such a memorable day.  Mr Speranza organised a wonderful surprise and everyone loved their messages.  We all have them in our offices, classrooms and pigeon holes to read properly and re-read.  At the core of our call to education is the children and their thank your meant the world! 

Reconciliation 

Last Wednesday many of our beautiful Year 3 students made their Sacrament of Reconciliation. They are to be commended for  their preparation by their families, Miss McGuinness, Mrs Menson and Father Jerome and the prayerful and respectful manner in which they partook in the sacrament. 

Cake Stall - Monday 11th November

Please note that there is Year 6 Graduation - Cake Stall on Monday 11th November.  All proceeds go directly towards their graduation and Big Day Out. This will be built into our graduation protocols going forwards. 

Safe Driving

We continue to keep the community of Auburn South Primary School in our prayers, as they support each other in such tragic circumstances. Please make sure that all our drivers are practicing safe driving around our school streets and parking areas. In particular, could we be mindful in front of the pedestrian crossing. We see many cars doing u turns and double parking to let their children out. Please make sure that you ALWAYS use the crossing when crossing the road at all times. 

Take care and wishing God's blessings and peace upon each of you. 

Mrs Cathy Ferrari