School News
Learning Conversations: Wednesday June 10
Learning Conversations will take place on Wednesday 10th June. These meetings are an important opportunity for families, students and teachers to come together and reflect on each child’s learning progress.
Learning Conversations provide time to discuss student goals for the term, celebrate growth and identify areas where further support or challenge may be needed. They also give families valuable insight into their child’s learning before written reports are released, helping to build a shared understanding of progress, achievement and next steps.
We strongly encourage families to attend, as these conversations play an important role in strengthening the partnership between home and school. When students, families and teachers work together, we are better able to support each child’s learning, confidence and overall development.
Therapeutic Arts
As part of Reconciliation Week, we were privileged to host local First Nations community member Tash to our school to share her culture, knowledge, and traditions with the students. Tash brought along a range of fascinating artefacts for students to explore, including a Possum Fur and a Coolamon, which sparked great curiosity and discussion. Students also began preparing for a special First Nations art experience by painting base colours on rocks, ready for Tash’s return visit next week where she will guide them in traditional-inspired painting techniques. To finish the session, students enjoyed a delicious Bush Tucker afternoon tea prepared by Tash. They sampled damper cooked with lemon myrtle and had the opportunity to taste a selection of native jams, including Lilly Pilly, Blue Quandong, and Davidson Plum. It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience that deepened students’ appreciation and understanding of First Nations culture. We look forward to welcoming Tash back into our school next week.
Invitation to Afternoon Tea - Meet & Greet
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We warmly invite you to join us each Wednesday before pick-up time for a relaxed Afternoon Tea and Meet & Greet at school.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and staff and enjoy a friendly chat over tea and light refreshments. Whether you can stay for five minutes or a little longer, we would love to see you there.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: At school pick-up
Where: St Mary's School
Building strong connections between home and school helps create a supportive and welcoming environment for our children. We hope you can join us!
Change to pick up & supervision - end of day - Wednesdays
To support our parent engagement initiatives for Wednesday Afternoon Teas, there will be a change in pick-up routines. Students will need to be picked up from the front office gates on Wednesdays from 3:20pm. Whilst you're there, enjoy a cuppa or Tim Tam.
Students who catch the bus will still be supervised.
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