Principal's Announcements
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to school everyone! We have had a brilliant start to the year with all students settling into their classrooms smoothly. Our new Preps have had an excellent week and are having a well earned day off today! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers who spent many days in the holidays preparing the classrooms. The rooms look fantastic!
Free Welcome BBQ!
Next Wednesday 12th February we will have our welcome BBQ for all families starting at 6pm. It is a free BBQ and all families are invited to attend.
Prep Welcome
At 5:30pm prior to our Welcome BBQ all Prep students and their families will take part in a short liturgy in the Marian Centre.
Opening Mass
Our Opening Mass for 2020 is taking place on Friday 14th February at 9:30am. Our new Preps and their buddies play a special role in the mass and all family members are welcome to join us.
A Day for Johno
As many of you know Liz Turk's grandson and Miss Turk's cousin, Johno Bentencourt is raising money for a life saving trip to America for cancer treatment. The main fund raiser - A Day on the Field is taking place on Saturday 15th February at the Ardmona football ground. Please consider attending what will be a great day.
Gr 6 Leadership Day
St Mary's is once again hosting the Gr 6 students from around the Goulburn Valley at our Leadership Day next Wednesday. There is a great program planned with key speakers Bianca Chatfield (ex Australian Netball Captain), Fr Rob Galea and Richmond Premiership players Marlion Pickett and Shai Bolton.
Support For Regulating Emotions
The CASEA Program is an early intervention service for young children (focusing mainly on children in Prep to Year 3) with challenging behaviours and difficulties in regulating emotions. If you would like your child to take part in the program or have any questions please contact me at school. See flyer below:
Bingo Donation
Thank you to the St Mary's Bingo team who have passed on their quarterly donation of $3000 to the school. St Mary's Bingo have provided much needed financial support for over 40 years and we have benefitted in a variety of ways including the blocks of land in Hall St and significant contributions towards building works. Once again this year we need volunteers to assist with Bingo. If you are interested in helping out please contact John Kiss on 0418 577 289.
Principals Award
Week 1 Bella Nagle
Bella is an extremely positive student who willingly takes risks when learning that leads to success. The combination of being extremely responsible and organised makes her a delight to have in the classroom. Well done Bella!
Mr Butts' Jokes of the Week
Q: What do you call a hen who can count to 100?
A: A Mathemachicken!
I get knocked over by the same bike every morning on my way to school. It's a vicious cycle!