Mr Butts' Announcements
Gr 3-6 students with the visiting Essendon AFLW players
Every minute matters!
Congratulations to the 81 students who were at school for 95% (3 days or less absent) of the first semester! These students receive a congratulatory letter from myself and a special certificate presented at assembly. Well done to these students and their families for making attendance a priority!
Grandparent's Day Friday 26th July
We are looking forward to welcoming our grandparents and special friends to St Mary's on Friday for our annual Grandparent's Day. Classrooms will be open from 9am - 10am where the children will share their work and take part in fun activities. At 10am we will all gather in the Marian Centre for a special concert in honor of our grandparents!
Join us for a cuppa & a light morning tea following the concert.
New Principal Process
The process to appoint a new principal for St Mary's is well underway. Shortlisting is currently taking place and all staff and parents/carers were invited to provide feedback for the appointment panel and the incoming principal. An announcement regarding the result of the process will be made mid term 3.
NAIDOC Week
The children enjoyed celebrating NAIDOC week with a variety of activities and events. The culminated with a showcase on Friday where the students shared their learnings and celebrated the aboriginal culture. Thanks to Tahlia who organised the footy jumper design competition which many students entered. Congratulations to Shyanne Monshing, Roohani Singh and Lily Church for their winning designs!
See the Bombers fly up!
Last week we had a visit from Essendon AFLW players Sophie Alexander, Alex Morcom, Kodie Jacques, and Amelia Radford. There was a Q&A with the students and also had a kick to kick on the oval.
Breakfast Club Donation
A big thank you to the Golden Oldies (ex St Mary's parents group) who once again have donated some much appreciated funds to our breakfast club. Our breakfast club is open to all students from 8:30am in the morning.
Bingo Committee Donation
A huge thank you to the Parish Bingo Committee who have recently donated $2500 to our wonderful school. This would not be possible without the small group of Parishioners & school families who help run Bingo each week. If you can spare some time on a Saturday to help out please contact Maree Williams on 58252584 or 0438084364.
ICAS Competition
St Mary's Gr 3-6 students are invited to take part in the following ICAS tests again this year:
English, Maths, Science, Digital Technology, Spelling Bee and Writing.
Parents are required to pay to enter the competition. See attached letter for entry details.
Before School Supervision
Please note that all students that arrive at school prior to 8:30am must fill out an application via the link below. I appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation regarding this.
Assembly 15th July
Assembly 22nd July
Principal's Award
17th June - Ella Commisso
Ella is a wonderful role model in the classroom and always completes all of her work to a high standard. She is a great leader of the school - always displaying the four PBIS values. Ella has also carried out her FIRE Carrier leadership role at a high standard.
15th July Hendrix Howell Saunders
Hendrix is a real quiet achiever in and out of the classroom. He is friendly towards all students and works quietly and efficiently in all subjects.
Thanks for being such a wonderful person Hendrix!
22nd July Max Mason
Max is a very enthusiastic student who loves tackling challenging work in class. He has beautiful manners and is very respectful to those around him. Max is also very friendly and lets others join in games during playtimes. Well done Max!
Mr Butts' Jokes!
I accidentally drank a bottle of invisible ink. Now I'm in the hospital waiting to be seen!
Q: How do you greet a snowman?
A: Ice to meet you!
Anthony Butts
Principal
"Let Your Light Shine before others, so they may see your good works." Matthew 5:13