Class Parents 2019

A big thank you to those parents who have volunteered to be a Class Parent this year for their child's class.

Kindergarten Enrolments

Kindergarten enrolments for 2020 are now open. Interviews are being conducted, with an aim of having them completed by the end of this term.

If you have already collected an enrolment package for your Kindergarten 2020 child, please complete the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible so your enrolment interview can be scheduled.

If you haven't yet collected a pack, they are available from the school office.

Term 2 Uniform Changes

During Term 2, Jay Stone will be conducting Athletics lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays with students in Years 1 - 6. The following uniform changes are being put in place for the whole term:

Mondays

Sport Uniform (Yellow Shirt) - Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5

Winter Uniform - Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6

Tuesdays (except Tuesday 21st May)

Sport Uniform (Yellow Shirt) - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6

Winter Uniform - Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5

Wednesday

Sports Uniform (Yellow Shirt) - Kindergarten

Winter Uniform - Year 1 - Year 6

Thursday

Winter Uniform - All students

Friday

Sports Uniform (Coloured Shirt) - All students

School Art Show

Thank you to everyone who attended the Art Show on Wednesday 8th May. Thank you also to Mrs Megan Wooster from O'Connor Catholic College who was our guest judge. Thank you also to our wonderful P&F for supplying and serving nibbles and refreshments.

Congratulations to the following Students:

Primary Winner (Year 3 - Year 6) - Elizabeth Shepheard

Infants Winner (Kinder - Year 2) - Will Douglas-Menzies

The following students artwork received a Highly Commended:

KC - Chase Parr

KJ - Sophie Harris

1F - Syon Pandey

1L - Tashabelle Cawley

2F - Jack Walkley

2G - Ella Johnson

3BN - Meredith Grono

3S - Hamish Leahy

4K - Lucas Munday

4R - Annabel Westwood

5L - Chelsea Curry

5S - Dylan Summers

6G - Freya Giles

6M - Bernie May

Staff Development Days

A reminder of our Staff Development Days. This information can be found in the Dates for your Diary section of the newsletter each fortnight.

Students do not attend school on these days.

Term 2, Week 7 - 11 & 12 June 2019

Term 3, Week 1 - 22 July 2019

Term 4, Week 10 - 19 & 20 December 2019

School Jackets

We are phasing out our school jackets due to supply issues and replacing them with a royal blue jacket. The new jacket is warmer and water resistant and is available from Intersport for $69.95. The old school jackets can still be worn.

Head Lice

Head lice have reappeared at St Mary's over the past week. Your assistance in monitoring your children's hair for eggs and lice and treating appropriately if found is appreciated.

Lost and Found Notice

LOST BRACELET

A brand new gold bracelet was lost at school on Thursday 16th May.

It has large open links to allow charms to be attached but as yet has none. Please let the teachers or the office staff know if it is found.

Thank you for your assistance.

Year 6 Canberra Excursion

An Expression of Interest note was sent home with each Year 6 student earlier this week. Please return the signed note with the deposit to school by Friday 7th June. The final cost will depend on the number of children attending.

The Australian Government recognises how important it is that all young Australians are able to visit their National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist parents in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government contributes funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program toward the travel expenses incurred.

This payment is sent to the school after the excursion.

We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program.

Woolworths Earn & Learn

Woolworths are running the Earn & Learn program again from 1 May to 25 June 2019. The stickers can be put on the sticker sheets available from the school foyer. There is also a school collection box where completed sheets can be dropped off. There is also a St Mary's collection box at the front of Woolworths where you can drop stickers if you prefer. By earning as many stickers as possible, St Mary's can redeem these for new school equipment.

Term 2 School Fees

Fee Statements for Term 2 School Fees have been emailed out. Payment for Term 2 School Fees are due by 4th June.

Paper of Copy of the Newsletter

If you wish to receive a printed copy of the newsletter please contact the school office.

Whole School Assembly

The next Whole School Assembly is this Friday, 24th May. 4K will be presenting at this Assembly.

Newsletter Contributions

Contributions for the next newsletter need to be emailed to smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au by 5pm, Tuesday 21st May 2019

Community News

ADIG

Reconciliation Bridge Walk

Regional Specialists Visit - Tamworth

Waste Art & Design Competition

St Mary of the Angels Centenary