From the Principal

Week 8 Term 1

Sympathy 

To Logan (Year 3), Skylah (Year 5), Wes (Year 7), Renee, Liz and Peter Stahlhut, and to all the family, please accept our deepest condolences as you mourn the loss of Wesley Stahlhut.  During this incredibly difficult time, please know that we are praying for you all.

To Mrs Shani Harris and to her family, accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Grandma. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Jubilee Year Diocesan Mass Tuesday 25th March

This Tuesday Year 5 & Year 6 will proudly represent St Mary's Primary School at the special Jubilee Year Diocesan Mass. This significant celebration will bring together schools and parishes from across the Diocese to acknowledge the Jubilee Year, a time of renewal, faith and unity within the Church.

As part of the Mass we will have the honour of viewing a miniature model of the Cathedral, along with reliquaries that will be making their way to various parishes throughout the Diocese this year. These sacred items hold deep historical and spiritual significance, reminding us of the rich traditions and faith that unite our Catholic community.

School Photo Day

School photos will be held Monday 31st March. Please ensure your child wears their full summer  school uniform including polished shoes. Hair is to be neat and tidy with long hair tied back with a plain school coloured ribbon blue or gold.

School Cross Country

Our annual School Cross Country was held today at Harris Park. Thank you Mr Lester, staff & parents who assisted with the event.

Congratulations to the children who came in the first 6 of their age division you are eligible to represent St Mary's at the Diocesan Cross Country in Barraba on the 4th April. 

Our Kindergarten and Year 1 children enjoyed their Cross Country event this afternoon in the school paddock. Thank you to the familes who were able to join the children at Cross Country. 

We will have more photos of the Cross Country in our next newsletter. 

The Armidale Show

CONGRATULATIONS - To all of our classes for your Show Posters. St Mary's was the overall Champion School Exhibit.

CONFIRMATION - Sacramental Program Dates for 2025

Please return enrolment notes to Mrs Burton ASAP.

Lesson 1     Sunday - 30th March 9am Cathedral

Lesson 2     Sunday  - 6th April  9am Cathedral

(School Holidays)

Lesson 3     Sunday -  4th May  9am Cathedral

Lesson 4     Sunday - 11th May  9am Cathedral

Lesson 5    Sunday - 18th May  9am Cathedral

Lesson 6   Sunday - 25th May  9am Cathedral

Lesson 7    Practice  -Sunday 1 June  9am Cathedral

Pentecost Sunday  - 10am Mass 8 June

P & F March Meeting

Congratulatiosn & thank you to the parents who have taken on the following positions for 2025.

President  - Christine Fittler

Vice President - Jane Graham

Secretary - Claire Hammond

Treasurer - TBC

The following events & dates have been set:

Term 2 Student Disco Week 1 Thursday 1st May

Armidale Classic Car Club 3rd May - Morning tea fund raising event

Art Show Auction - 4 items of Art have been donated by the Graham family to be auctioned at the School Art Show in Week 3 Thursday 15th May.

School Athletics Carnival - BBQ 19th May

School Fete November 15th (We are looking for a Fete Convenor ??????)

P & F Welcome BBQ 20th March  - thank you to the families who were able to come for the Sausage Sizzle on Thursday night. It was lovely to see so many of our new families there. I apologise that I was only able to join you for a short time as I also had a Parish Council Meeting.

NAPLAN 2025 - Year 3 & Year 5

Congratulations to the children in Yr 3 & Yr 5 for your excellent effort in NAPLAN. We look forward to seeing the results in Term 2.

Parent Teacher Meet & Greet Kindergarten

Thank you 2025 Kindergatren Parents for meeting with the Kindergarten teachers to discuss Best Start and how the children are settling into school.