Mr Butts' Announcements
Happy Father's Day
I'd like to wish all of our dads a happy Father's Day for Sunday. I'm sure the kids will spoil you and make sure it's a fun day for you all! The image pictured above is one I haven't seen previously, but I think it will definitely resonate with a lot of our families particularly over Father's Day weekend. Firstly, Joseph is holding Jesus which is very rarely seen in artwork. This is a reminder that as Jesus' father, he would have played a pivotal part in raising his child. We don't hear a lot about Joseph's role as a father, however his influence on Jesus was clearly significant.
Coincidentally, we also celebrate Birthday of Mother Mary next week (keep an eye out for a special message from Mons Peter that will be posted next Wednesday!). In the background of the image is Mary sleeping, probably exhausted like any other mother raising a baby. I'm sure all the fathers of kids at school have tried to keep the baby quiet while mum gets some much needed rest! Like Joseph, many of our dads are unsung heroes. The everyday loving acts of kindness most often go unnoticed to those outside their own families. And doing their best to keep family spirits up during this challenging time of Covid. To all of the extraordinary St Mary's dads, we salute you! Happy Father's Day.
Follow Your Dreams Goes Viral!
Well done to the Grade 5/6 children who created a YouTube sensation this week! "Follow Your Dreams" gone viral and has been shared on a variety of different media outlets! Thank you to Mrs Hicks for coordinating and producing the movie - an Academy award perhaps?
2022 Enrolments Open
We are now open for 2022 Prep enrolments and have begun Prep Interviews. We encourage all forms to be returned to school ASAP so we can get the transition process underway.
Swimming Program Cancelled
Unfortunately our Gr P-3 students swimming lessons have been cancelled again this year. We will endeavour to reschedule, however Aquamoves is fully booked until the end of the year. Parents and carers are encouraged to book private lessons. We will forward on information on how to do this when the lockdown is over. All costs will be refunded from school fees if we are unable to reschedule.
Positions Vacant
There are two positions at St Mary's currently being advertised. The first is a teaching position (beginning 2022) and a teacher's aide (beginning Term 4). Keep an eye out for the ads which I will email out and feel free to pass them onto anyone interested.
Pupil Free Day Cancelled
Our pupil free day planned for Friday September 10th has been cancelled. Let's hope we're all back at school!
Assembly Videos
Each week we video assemblies and live stream them for parents at home. Here are the links for those who missed it!
Week 7
Week 8
Weekly Mass Online
Each Saturday, a video of Mons Peter celebrating the Sunday mass is emailed out to families and parishioners. Click below to view last week's mass:
Principal's Award
Week 7 Eva van Eyk
Eva has been a model remote learning student. She maintains her normal school routine during each lockdown and even wears her school uniform when she is doing school work!
She logs on to every Google Meet and completes all tasks set. Whether it's remote learning or in the classroom, Eva is always an exemplary student. Thank you you for you for being you for being such you for being such a you for being such a great you for being such a great role you for being such a great role model Eva!
Week 8 Amber Murray
Amber has always does a great job with her home learning, completing all tasks as instructed. She responds to feedback on how to fix up her work and is on time for Google Meets. What I am most impressed about is that Amber emails her teacher every day when she has finished her work to tell her how much she loved every task! What a thoughtful person you are Amber!
Lunchtime Clubs
Many of our students attend lunchtime clubs which run each day at School.
Monday - Recess - Indoor Games (1/2JM), Lunch - Gr P/1/2 Gaga Ball (Marian Centre)
Tuesday - Recess - Lego (Library Breakout Room), Lunch - Drawing (1/2FD)
Wednesday - Recess - Sensory Activities (5/6MH), Lunch - Just Dance (Marian Centre)
Thursday - Recess - Make & Do (5/6 MH), Lunch - Gaga Ball Gr 3-6 (Marian Centre)
Friday - Recess - Just Dance (Marian Centre), Lunch -Kahoot Quiz (Marian Centre)
What's Been Happening in the Classrooms?
Check out what has been happening in the classrooms over the last couple of weeks!
Mr Butts' Jokes!
Here are some of the winning jokes from last week's joke competition! Well done to our winners:
Q: Do you want to hear the joke about the piece of paper?
A: Nah, forget about it - it's tearable! (Jack C)
Q: What do you call a shrunken cow?
A: Condensed Milk! (Heidi S)
Q: What do call a young sheep in a sports car?
A: A Lambaghini! (Mr Preston)
Q: Why do ducks have tail feathers?
A: To hide their Butt quacks! (Ava Prygoda)
I can't understand how I only know 25 letters of the alphabet - I don't know Y? (Ashton W)
Take Care Everyone.
Anthony Butts
Principal