Other News
Melbourne Cup Day at St Mary's
On Wednesday 6th November we will have our own 'Fashions on the Field' at St Mary's. We are asking students to dress up in race wear and bring a gold coin which will go to charity. We will begin the day with a parade on the big yard (weather permitting) and have fun 'Melbourne Cup Activities' throughout the day. Below are some photos from 'Race Day' a long time ago!!
Poppy Appeal
Remembrance Day is not far away, and it's time for the annual Poppy Appeal. The SRC will be visiting classrooms to sell Poppies, Pens and Bag tags related to Remembrance Day. All proceeds go to the RSL. Please support this worthy cause if you are able.
Walk to School Day - Wednesday 30th October
Walk to School Day is next Wednesday 30th October. Teachers will meet students and families at 2 locations: Pender's Park and outside the Millhouse Bakery (cnr St George's Rd and Hutton St) at 8:15am, and then walk to school together. Once at school we will celebrate Walking to School with a piece of fruit and short assembly. Thanks to Angela Caruso, the Parents and Friends and the Darebin Council for their support with this day!
North Brunswick Giants 2020
Junior Football Teams (girls and boys)
Author Visit - Jason Goldsmith
First time author and father of Henry (3/4TM) and Ivy (Prep H) visited the school this week. The senior students and Henry and Ivy's classes were fortunate to have Jason share his experience writing his first book, Surfing for England - Our Lost Socceroos.
Drawing inspiration from the history of the game in our country and some older inspirational Australian football books, Surfing for England - Our Lost Socceroos looks at the players who might have or could have played for Australia but who didn’t, for one reason or the other. It was fascinating to hear about the process taken from the early stages of exploring ideas and putting words to paper, to the completion of the published text 12 months later. The students asked fabulous questions and were able to make great connections with their learning in Literacy, gathering inspiration for their own journey as writers.
Jason will be selling his book at the school fete, so be sure to get in quickly to grab your copy!
Thank you, Jason.
Miss Clare
St Mary's Fete
ONLY 37 DAYS TO GO UNTIL OUR FETE. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FETE MEETING NEXT WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER AT 7PM IN THE STAFFROOM.
RIDE WRISTBANDS
Early bird wristbands for unlimited rides at the fete will go on sale Monday 4 November on QKR!
Unlimited pass: $25
Limited pass (younger children): $15
Early bird sales will close Monday 25 November at midnight.
Fete day wristbands will sell for $35 (unlimited) and $25 (limited).
ONLINE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
We are asking all families in the school to volunteer to help make our fete a great success. You can assist by helping with set-up on Friday 29 November at 1pm, set-up on Saturday morning from 8am, volunteering to attend one of the stalls, or with clean-up/pack-up post fete on Saturday evening.
The online sign-up details will be forwarded to families via the app and email on Monday 4 November.
DONATIONS
We are still after silent auction and raffle donations: vouchers, gift cards, hamper items and services. Come and collect some sponsorship forms from the office and ask your local businesses for donations.
WHERE IS THE MONEY RAISED AT THE FETE GOING?
We are hoping to raise an amazing amount of money at the fete. Some of the areas we are looking at supporting with the money raised include:
A new set of junior iPads
STEM resources for the classroom
Robotics equipment
Potential transport and logistical solutions
If you have an idea of something the school could benefit from, please come and share those ideas with us or the school staff.
Premier's Reading Challenge
This year we had 66 children complete the Premier's Reading Challenge. Today we had a picnic, icy pole and play in Pender's Park to celebrate the achievement of the children. It was so lovely to see children of all grade levels playing together and enjoying the sunshine. The children will receive a certificate in their library lesson next week. Congratulations to all the children who participated in the challenge. Keep reading! Miss Jane and Miss Clare
Flip for Kids
Leadership Day
Leadership day is fast approaching for the Grade 5 students. This day provides the Grade 5's with a range of activities to build their leadership skills. Soon they will be presenting for 2020 leadership positions. Here's a photo of some of the leaders shopping for ingredients with Miss Gill and Miss Eileen.
