Around the School 

2025 Maths Competition 

In August this year St Mary’s was very proud and excited that 29 students from Years 3 - 6 participated in The Australian Maths Competition.  The competition has 30 questions and covers questions about Basic arithmetic, Fractions and ratios, Algebra and pre-algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Statistics and probability & Problem-solving in Mathematics.  Students from all over Australia enter into it and are allowed 60 minutes to answer the questions.  All students are to be congratulated and ought to be very proud of themselves. We look forward to more students participating in this competition next year.   

Well, done!   Mrs Le Hunt

Visual Arts - Year 4

In Visual Arts Year 4 created 3D pumpkins inspired by 92 year old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Pumpkins and polka dots make her feel happy and calm and remind her that art is joyful.

First we filled a plastic bag with newspaper and used rubber bands and masking tape to section the pumpkin. We then plastered our pumpkin using plaster strips smoothing it out as we went. After it was dry we painted it yellow and added black polka dots in the Yayoi Kusama style.

Year Two Camp

What I enjoyed most was….

the River, Bridge, Tree relay and drinking Hot Chocolate. Paige

making Honey Joys and the night walk. Lheon

being with my friends and playing team games. Ellie

having breakfast and supper in the staffroom. Amelia

making honey joys and playing four squares. Boyd

the scavenger hunt in Alma Park and making yummy honey joys. Harvey

playing cool sports. Jack

River, Bridge, Tree relay and Beanbag Tic Tac Toe. Cooper

the scavenger hunt and outside games. Olivia

outside games and the art activity. Arno

What I told my family…….

I was second last to go to sleep. Fernando

I had the best time ever. Jack

I rolled in my sleep on top of Amelia. Emily                                                                                            I can do my hair by myself in the morning. Amelia

I had an amazing time and I missed them but didn’t want to go home. Lheon

I had a great time and it was even Better than I thought. Anika

Something I learnt about myself is……

I am confident enough to play hard games. Boyd                                                                       

I can sleep with my friends for a whole night. Fernando     

I can sleep on the floor even though I don’t like it. Paige

I can sleep without my mum and dad. Ellie

I roll in my sleep. Cooper

I am really confident. Harvey

I can fall asleep with all my friends next to me. Anika

Something I look forward to when I go on Year Three 

Camp is ……

having a whole lot of fun. Harvey

doing lots of fun activities. Emily

sleeping in a cabin with my friends. Olivia   

doing outdoor activities, I haven’t tried. Radhe

toasting marshmallows. Arno

Library News

That's a wrap for 2025. I am currently undertaking a stock take. I received a few extra books, please let me know if anything is missing from your home collection.

Thank you all so very much for your support of the library and reminders that every Wednesday is library day and packing their library bags with books.  At St Mary's our library continues to be a really special and important space at school.  Wishing you all a restful break. 

May everyone get lost in a book these holidays!

Miss Kat

School Advisory Council 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your application and availability for an interview to Cathy by Wednesday 10th December - 3:30pm.  Further information can be found on our school website under Governance and Policies.