From the Principal
Mrs Belinda Burton
Week 9 Term 2
Athletics Carnival
Thank you to everyone who made Tuesday's Athletics Carnival a fantastic success! It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with great sportsmanship, energetic children, and a wonderful community spirit.
I am incredibly proud of our students for giving their absolute best in every event. Special thanks go to our parent community for cheering the children on and helping out with the events and the canteen. I also extend our gratitude to the staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day run seamlessly, with a special mention to Mr Lester for organising the day. Please see the Sport News page for the student results.
Thank you everyone for your outstanding support!
Congratulations Delaney for winning the House Athletics Shield for 2026!
Semester 1 Reports
On Wednesday 24th June (Week 10) you will be able to view your child's Semester 1 report accessible in digital form via the Compass Parent Portal. If parents have any questions and/or would like to have a meeting with their child's class teacher, please contact the School Office to arrange a suitable time to meet or discuss any matters in regard to their child's learning during Week 11 Monday 29th June to Thursday 2nd July.
The report highlights the child's achievements, celebrates the growth they have made and outlines goals for their learning. We encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss your child's learning journey with them, acknowledging their efforts and looking forward to even more success in the second half of the year.
When you open your child's report, you will see curriculum headings for all KLA’s taught and specific A–E grading.
The A to E grade scale summarises the standard (or quality) of achievement associated with each grade. The scale describes:
- the depth of knowledge and understanding and
- the range of skills that students working at that standard typically show.
The Common Grade Scale shown below can be used to report student achievement in primary years in all NSW schools. The Common Grade Scale describes performance at each of five grade levels.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A | The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations. |
| B | The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations. |
| C | The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills. |
| D | The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills. |
| E | The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills. |
How to view your child's report on Compass
Log into Compass
To view the Semester 1 report either click on the link in the newsfeed or select your child's profile (photo) and click Reports, select 2026 Semester 1 Report.
Semester Attendance
On the student report parents will be able to see the semester attendance. Regular attendance at school is essential if students are to maximise their potential. As a school we are in partnership with our parents to ensure the regular attendance of our students.
Parents are responsible for ensuring their children attend school regularly and to explain to the school the absences of their children promptly and within seven days. If there are issues with your child's attendance, we will work in cooperation with you, to improve your child's attendance. If your child is perpetually late to school or leaves early, this also calculates towards non-attendance at school.
Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal - Friday 26th June.
A huge thank you to our Mini Vinnies team for organising this year's Winter Appeal on Friday 26th June!
It is wonderful to see our school community come together to support those in need. We are looking forward to seeing everyone rug up in their warm winter woollies and seeing the generous gifts of food & warm items of clothing roll in. Your donations will go a long way in providing comfort and support to families in our local community who need it most this winter.
Thank you all for your outstanding generosity and spirit of giving!
P & F
Thank you to all of the parents who sent in food for the canteen and assisted on the day at the canteen.
Upcoming activities include:
- Paint & Sip Saturday 20th June
- Sausage Sizzle last day of Term 2, July 2nd.
Thank you P & F for your financial support in purchasing our Lego, Connect 4 and Jenga for the playground.
Important Term 2 Events
P & F Paint & Sip Saturday 20th June School Hall
Polding Cross Country - Wednesday 24th June in Sydney
Reports on Compass Wednesday 24th June
Mini Vinnies Winter Woolies Day Friday 26th June
Sausage Sizzle lunch Thursday 2 July
Last day of Term 2 Thursday 2 July
Important Dates Term 3 - See Diary Dates Page for Term 3 Dates
21st July School Returns - First Day Term 3
24th July from 5pm NERAM, Awards ceremony at 5:30pm UNESAP Let's Hang It! 2026, Kentucky Street.
27-31th July NAIDOC Week Celebrations/activities
29th July Enrolment Night First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
5th August Diocesan Athletics Carnival, Tamworth
Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments Open!
We're now accepting enrolment applications for Kindergarten 2027! If you're interested in joining St. Mary's School, please complete the enrolment form online. https://stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Teachers welcome contact from parents, if you need to talk with staff please either contact the class teacher by phoning the school – 67772 4441 or email the school at smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.
School Hours & Supervision
Teachers commence duty at 8:20am and finish at 3:10pm if not on an afterschool duty.
Rusden Street Door Opens at 8:20am when supervision begins.
School starts: 8:50am
Recess: 10:50am – 11:30am
Lunch: 1:30pm – 2:10pm
School finishes: 3.10pm.
Attendance: Every Day Counts
Consistent attendance is the cornerstone of academic success. We ask that all students aim for 100% attendance unless prevented by illness. If your child is absent, please ensure the school is notified via the office or our portal by 10:00 am. If you are unable to notify the school prior to 10am you will receive an sms reminding you to explain your child's absence.
