Other News
Italian News 3-6
Questa settimana (this week), the 3-6 students will be completing their learning which focussed on ‘la Scuola’. Students in years 3/4 have been practising using the italian names of classroom objects by playing games as well as performing their own short role play.
The 5/6 students will be working in groups to read and translate a short text. They will write their own text, practice reading it and present it to the class. Students will then give each other feedback based on correct pronunciation. As a treat, the seniors were introduced to an Italian card game called ‘Scopa’.
Over the final weeks of the term the 3-6 students will listen to an Italian christmas story, read Italian christmas poems and write their very own Italian christmas card to a loved one.
A presto
Signora Delia
St. Mary's Parish Family Christmas Tree
Christmas is such a joyous time and this year we will have a new Christmas Tree which will be placed at the rear of the Altar in the Church. We are calling this our Parish Family Christmas Tree and are encouraging each family to bring a decoration to represent your family. These decorations will be collected at the Masses on the 7/8 of December and the14/15 of December to be placed on the tree or you can also bring them to the school office. If anyone has extra Christmas lights they wish to donate we would be most grateful. We will still also have the giving tree at the back of the Church so people can make donations to support those in need.
Teen Spirit
The final Teen Spirit Mass will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 5.30 p.m . We welcome teens (year 6 to year 12) to join us for the Mass followed by pizza and activities in the hall. We hope to see lots of teens there. Spread the word!
Fete Artwork
Just over a week to go until our amazing fete - VERY EXCITING!
Final fete meeting - Monday 25 November at 7pm in the staffroom. We would really appreciate it if all stall coordinators can be there.
Have you purchased your ride wristbands? Wristbands for the rides are still on sale at early bird rates. Head to QKR to purchase for your kids. Early bird prices end on November 25th and wristbands will be issued to families a day or two before the fete.
This week we sent home raffle tickets. There are some amazing prizes this year (including 1st prize of the family school fees paid for the year - excluding individual levies). Please get your purchased ticket stubs back to the office ASAP. Cake stall instructions were also sent home this week. Come in to the office to pick up your packs - happy baking.
The silent auction is up and running. It is full on sensational items - click on the following link to see the items and make your bids. The site will close Friday evening and reopen as a physical silent auction at the fete.
https://www.32auctions.com/StMarysFete2019
A big thank you to Belinda Anderson and Sonia Biewer for bringing in the largest number of silent auction items. And congratulations to 1/2NT for being the class that brought in the most donations. Prizes to come for all!
There are still many spots left to fill on the online sign-up sheet. Has your family signed up? We would like each family to sign up for at least 1 hour on fete day - there are lots of options to choose from and many hands make light work for everyone. Click on the following link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAD2BA1FE3-fete
Pilates at the fete - our wonderful school member, Melissa Romanella, will be holding pilates classes at the fete. Handball the kids to your partner/grandparent for an hour and enjoy some "you" time. To book in and secure your spot, head to QKR - don't miss out. Classes will be help at 11:30am and 2:30pm in the club rooms on High St. There is the possibility of a third class at 1pm pending numbers. Melissa's bio is available for viewing on the schoolbag app.
We are still after some picnic tables or small outdoor settings. If you have one we can borrow please contact Megan on 0401 961 568. Transport can be arranged.
Thanks for your continual support and all the effort many people are putting in to make this fete amazing.
The P&F committee
