Newsletter

 

From the Principal

Mrs Belinda Burton 

 

Week 4 Newsletter

The Association of Catholic School Principal's Conference

This week I am attending the Association of Catholic School Principal's Conference in Wollongong. The theme for the conference is New Hope, New Growth. I am looking forward to hearing from the amazing overseas presenters and catching up with colleagues. I appreciate the support of staff particularly the Leadership team who will look after the school in my absence.

Whole School Assembly - Friday 19th May 2:40pm, School Hall.

All parents & friends are invited to join us for the assembly at 2:40pm in the school hall. Year 1 will be presenting an item.

Mass - Friday

On Friday the 19th May Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 will attend the Parish Mass at 9am. All parents & friends are welcome to attend the Parish Mass with the School. 

KINDERGARTEN 2024 OPEN MORNING - 23rd May

OPEN MORNING for 2024 Kindergarten Students - Tuesday 23rd May 9:30am-11am

 

The Open Morning is an opportunity for 2024 parents to listen to what St Mary's offers its students & families. Parents will be able to speak with the staff, have a guided tour of the school and enjoy morning tea. The 2024 Kindergarten students are invited to join in with the current Kindergarten class for a morning of activities. 

 

If you know of anyone with a child ready to start school next year, or anyone who would like to have a look at our school and what we have to offer, please invite them along for our Open Morning.

 

Catholic Schools Week - Week 5

The Week 22-26th May we will be celebrating Catholic School Week. We would like to invite our families to join the Diocese for Mass on the 25th May at 11am in the Cathedral. 

As  a part of Catholic Schools Week the Catholic Schools Office will hold the Spirit of Catholic Education Award Ceremony at 1:15pm in the St Mary's School Hall. 

EISTEDDFOD DATES & TIMES

May 24th Stage One Choir at 9:45am Lazenby Hall UNE 

May 24th Stage Two Choir 12:45pm at Lazenby Hall UNE

May 25th Stage Three Choir 10am NECOM

June 6th School Orchestra

June 7th School Percussion Group

MUSICIA VIVA

Thank you Ms McNeall for organising the music concert for all classes.

 

 

Dr Cameron Stelzer Author & Illustrator Visit Friday 12th May

Thank you Mrs Cain for organising the Author visit on Friday 12th May. The children were inspired by Cameron to keep on writing! 

P & F

Thank you to the P & F for the refreshments at the Art Show & for organising the Disco for the children.

Mother's Day High Tea Sunday 21st May

The High Tea has been cancelled due to the limited sale of tickets.

Athletics Carnival - 9th June

P & F are running the canteen & BBQ for the carnival.

Volunteers are required to assist on the day. Ph Jo Ward- President on 0402 433 787

Trivia Night - 17th June

The P & F are holding a Trivia evening on Saturday the 17th June at 7pm in the School Hall. Save the date!

GENERAL SCHOOL REMINDERS 

School expectations

  1. Term 2 Winter Uniform
  2. Clean tidy hair.  Hair that is long must be tied back (general rule if it touches your shirt collar) 
  3. Uniforms are to be worn correctly and appropriately daily (if circumstances prevent this communication with your teacher is required). 
  4. General rule is no jewellery except for: watch, earrings studs or sleepers
  5. No fingernail polish
  6. No writing or drawing on self - arms, legs, hands
  7. No writing or drawing on school hats
  8. No chewing gum at school
  9. All children are to speak politely and have outstanding manners
  10. Swearing at school is not appropriate
  11. No hands or feet. Students do not use hands or feet to hurt others.
  12. Resect school and others property

Absences, Illness & Notifications

We have had two notifications of students with COVID -19 this week.

 

It is that time of year - cold and flu season plus COVID-19! Please let the school know if your child has tested positive to COVID so we can alert our families of COVID in the school.  

Parents please let the school know the reason for your child's absence by responding to the SMS or by contacting the school by phone, 67724441 or email smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au 

 

Government legislation states, notification of your child's absence must be received no later than 7 days after your child's last day of absence. 

School Hours

8:20am Doors Open & Student Supervision begins.

8:50am Classes start.

Students who arrive after 8:50 am will need to be signed in by Parents at the Front Office, if this doesn't occur parents will receive an unexplained notification for late attendance.

Thank you for signing your child in if they are late as this ensures our attendance records are accurate. 

10:50am-11:30am First Break

1:30am-2:10pm Second Break

3:10pm Classes end

3:15pm Buses are loaded

3.10-3.20pm Pick up top gate Dangar Street

3:15-3:30pm Pick up Rusden Street. 

 

All students are to be collected by 3:30pm.

After School Care is available for families from 3:10-6pm on site at school.

School Office Hours

The School Office hours are 8:20am - 4pm Monday- Friday. 

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

This year's theme: Be a Voice for Generations. The theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives- where we live, work and socialise. 

 

https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

NATIONAL SORRY DAY  

National Sorry Day (May  26) Saying "sorry" is considered an important step in the process of reconciliation.