Mr Butts' Announcements
End of Year Mass
Our End of Year mass was a beautiful way to give thanks for the year that we have had and reflect on how we have all grown this year. Thank you to Mrs Hicks for organising the liturgy and all she has done this year as Religious Education Coordinator.
FIRE Carriers Announced
Our Student FIRE Carriers for 2023 were announced recently. Congratulations to Jayden Atkinson, Jessica Newson, Noah Woods, Louise Garcia, Izel Davis, Savannah Hooker Zac Hardisty and Budd Haig.
Our FIRE Carriers play an important role in educating others about the importance of Reconciliation and leading events throughout the year.
Gr 6 Celebration Night
Our Gr 6 Celebration Night was a wonderful occasion and a fitting farewell to our Gr 6's. It was wonderful to see a full house again with so many families gathering together. I would to sincerely like to thank our senior school staff for organising such a high class ceremony.
Gr 6 Awards
Mark Patrao Award
For Excellence in Academics and demonstrating Christian qualities: Liam Kennedy
St Vinnies Scholarship
For consistently displaying Gospel Values and being an excellent role model during their schooling: Lanie Buttigieg
Jono Bentencourt Award
For a student who is courageous, resilient, talented and honest: Aidan May
Kath Feehan Awards
For Excellence in Religious Education and Catholic Identity: EJ Valoia
Rotary Award
For someone who achieves excellent academic results in a very humble and modest fashion: Kobe Loughran
Ros Nethersole Award
For being kind, caring, thoughtful and respectful individuals during their schooling at St Mary's: Audrey Davis.
PBIS Award
For a student who has consistently displayed the qualities of being Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Safe: Caitlin Mandaradoni
Visual Arts Award
For a student who has excelled in Visual Arts during their time at St Mary's: Ashton Commisso
Physical Education Award
For a student who has excelled in Physical Education during their time at St Mary's: Stella Wood
Spirit of St Mary's
Sponsored by the Golden Oldies. For showing initiative and offering their help where they see a need: Zoe Pearson
End of Year Reports
Semester 2 Reports will be available on our online Parent Access Module (PAM) tomorrow. Please take the time to read through the reports and discuss goals for 2022. Thank you to the teachers who have spent many hours compiling the reports. Please contact the office if you have any difficulties accessing the reports.
2023 Staff Structure
Please see below for next year's staff structure. I am very excited to welcome Breanna Corbo from St Augustine's Kyabram who will be teaching in the Gr 3/4 unit. Mrs Hicks is looking forward to her new role next year as our specialist music teacher.
School Council AGM
Our School Council AGM took place on Tuesday 29th November. The following members were accepted for 2023:
Council Chair Person: Kylie Glover
Secretary: Fiona Nioa
Parent Representatives: Michael Emanuelli, Dominic Mandaradoni, Michael DeMaria, Ryan Armstrong and Barry McCrae
School Representatives: Anthony Butts, Ann Margaret Carroll and Geenah Loughran.
Parish Representative: Mons Peter
I would like to sincerely thank our school council members for giving up their time to assist me with making decisions and the direction of the school. I would particularly like to thank Brayden Aitkin who is finishing his time in the group. Brayden has been on the council for 7 years and during that time he has been of great assistance with a variety of aspects especially building projects. Thanks Braydon.
Assembly 28th November
Assembly 5th December
Principal's Award
Week 9 Boston Ferarri. Boston is an all round outstanding student in all areas of school. He is an excellent learner in the classroom and a fantastic friend and role model to others in the playground. As Mrs Dowling says Boston, you are a ripper!
Week 10 Sienna Dean. Sienna is very proud of her aboriginal heritage and has always been happy to share the knowledge of her culture with others. St Mary's has been very lucky to have had Sienna as such an influential FIRE carrier and leader of our school. Congratulations Sienna.
Christmas Raffle
Thank you to our P&F committee for organising this years Christmas raffle and the wider school community for donating gifts for the hampers. The raffle will be drawn at our End of year school picnic.
Mr Butts' Christmas Jokes!
How did Mary and Joseph know Jesus' weight when he was born? They had a weigh in a manger!
What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
What kind of Christmas music do elves like? “Wrap”.
Merry Christmas
I hope you all have a safe, happy and holy Christmas with your families. Enjoy the Summer break and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Anthony Butts
Principal
Be Good to people and the world will be good to you.