News from around the school
They Events & Reminders
New - Scholastic Book Fair
This year's School Book Fair will be held on Wednesday 4th June in the Marian Centre!
The fair will run from 8.15am - 4.30pm, the students will visit the fair in their classes Tuesday prior. Payments can be made by cash or eft transaction.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore a great range of books and build their love of reading.
A big thank you to Maree & Nerissa for organising this special event for our students.
REMINDER - Subway Lunch Orders
Please place orders in Subway Tub Thursday for delivery Friday. Late orders are to be submitted to Subway Store before close of business Thursday evening, please avoid dropping them in Friday morning.
For orders via CDFpay, please download the new app and register your student as per the attached instructions prior to ordering.
To place your order through the new App, please select all items on the menu to be included in your students Sub and submit before 2.45pm Thursdays. The old CDFpay link will automatically redirect you to register on the new App.
Updated - Winter School Uniform
Students are now able to wear winter uniform during term 2 & 3. Changes to this is at the principals discretion.
Girls to wear grey bottoms (skort, shorts or long pants), school polo (short or long sleeve), and school navy blue windcheater OR Girls winter tunic with navy blue tights & school jumper.
Winter Uniform consist's of
- All students - Grey long pants/shorts/Skort, School polo top and windcheater, grey socks with long pants OR white socks for girls / Grey socks for boys wearing short pants;
- Sports uniform is to be worn for students PE day and all students are required to wear plain black tracksuit pants or black basketball shorts - no logos permitted.
- Girls - Winter Tunic with navy blue skivvy or school long sleeve polo and navy blue tights;
PLEASE NOTE
- Bike shorts/leggings are not school uniform.
- Students uniform items should not have any branding or logos other than school print.
- Shorts are to be visible and longer than T-Shirt/Jumper.
- Jewellery - sleepers or studs 1 per ear, 1 necklace with religious or cultural symbol, nose piercing to not be noticeable or should be covered, no bangles or bracelets.
- Hair ties to be black or Navy Blue.
REMINDER - 2026 Prep Enrolments
2026 Prep Enrolment Applications are due back by May 31st.
We will be contacting prospective families in the coming weeks to arrange Prep Meetings, this will begin the initial enrolment process.
Around the School Happenings
New - Sorry Day
Yesterday we held a flag raising and smoking ceremony to start our day. We thank Billy Cooper for leading us with the smoking ceremony. In class, students learnt about the significance of this day and they created a handprint to reflect on what Sorry Day means. This has been displayed on the windows outside the Marian Centre.
New - Grade 1/2 Mass
Grades 1 and 2 attended Mass last Friday. Thank you to Fr Adin for celebrating Mass with us.
Well done to all the students for remembering all that we have been learning about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit!
New - Sorry Day Service
St Mary's FIRE Carriers and our indigenous students in Yr 5/6 attended the Sorry Day Commemorative Service in Shepparton on Monday.
New - 5/6 Division Sport
The 5/6’s recently participated in Division Sport, they all had a great day and represented St Mary's beautifully!
Well done to the students who participated in the various team sports - footy, soccer and netball.
A special mention to Susan’s netball team that made it through to the grand final!
New - 5/6 Spelling
This week during spelling in 5/6, our focus has been on using the prefixes ‘anti’ and ‘non’. We have also been practicing our reading fluency, and focusing on using more expression when we read aloud.
New - 5/6 Explore 3D Shapes
This fortnight, some of the 5/6’s started exploring 3D shapes in maths, and looking at the cross section. The students used playdough and fishing line to cut the shapes and investigate this!
They also played some fraction games to finish off their fractions topic!
New - Mitch Tambo Incursion
On Wednesday 14th May, we were honoured to have Mitch Tambo, a proud Gamilaraay man, who blends traditional Aboriginal sounds and language with contemporary beats and production. All the students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed listening to his music and were captivated by his dance moves and the use of didgeridoo during his songs.
New - Bravehearts Session
Last week our P-3 students attended the Bravehearts Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Show. Our youngest students were very excited to see Ditto and to join in the singing. Ditto teaches young children essential personal safety skills using age-appropriate language, song, and dance.
Foodshare
Recently, St Mary's School has become an agent for Foodshare. We are able to assist with some food items for families in the Mooroopna area. We have prepacked frozen meals that are great for people who are ill. We are also able to provide some food supplies. Each week we receive a selection of groceries, fruits and vegetables. If you need support please reach out to Gary Woodward or Liz Turk via the school office - 5825285.
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