Message from the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Thursday April 11, a representative from McCarthy Catholic College in Tamworth will visit St Michael's to speak to our Year 6 students and interested parents and carers, re enrolment into Yr 7 at McCarthy for 2025. The meeting will commence at 2.00 p.m. in the Year 6 classroom and everyone is most welcome to attend. Enrolment packs will be available on the day.

On Friday April 12, St Michael's students K-6 will compete in our annual Cross Country event. The cross country will be held at the showground and will get underway at 9.30 a.m. Lunch orders are available online via the COMPASS App. We look forward to seeing lots of parents and carers at the showground on Friday. Successful students 8 years and older will represent the school at the Diocesan Cross Country to be held at Barraba on Friday May 17. Thankyou to Miss Martin for organising this event.

Last week, Georgia Abra represented St Michael's and the Armidale Diocese at the NSW Catholic Schools Swimming Carnival at Homebush as part of the Polding Swimming Team. Georgia swam a fantastic race. Early in Term 2, Georgia will attend the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra as an invited participant in their swimming development program. Congratulations Georgia and we look forward to following your wonderful success in swimming for many years to come.

Welcome to Charlie Angland who has joined our Kindergarten class. Charlie comes to us from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Coolah. We wish Charlie and his family all the best for their time in Manilla.

Staff and students from St Michael's will take part in the annual ANZAC March to be held in Manilla on April 25. Children will wear their summer uniform including school hat. We will meet outside the Services Club at 10.30 a.m. ready for the March to the Town Hall at 10.45. We look forward to another wonderful turnout of the St Michael's Community. On Thursday May 2, we will attend the ANZAC service hosted by Manilla Central in the Manilla Central Primary School Assembly area. All parents and carers are invited to attend with the St Michael's students. The service commences at 10.30 a.m.

A reminder that the first two days of Term 2 will be PUPIL FREE. Teaching staff will be attending St Xavier's Gunnedah for professional learning. Students will return to school for Term 2 on Wednesday May 1 2024. Changeover to Winter Uniform will happen on Monday May 13. All uniform items are available from the school, including socks.

Enjoy a wonderful week,

Bronwyn