Newsletter

Issue 2 · 20 Feb 2026

In this issue

From the Principal Banner Photo

From the Principal Swimming Carnival, Term 1 Teachers / Parents Meetings, Thank you for attending our Beginning of Year School Mass & Ash Wednesday Mass, Lent, 2026 National Servicemen's Commemoration Day Service 15th February, Save the Date Welcome BBQ , NAPLAN - Information for Year 3 & 5

Our Faith - Religious Education Banner Photo

Our Faith - Religious Education Term 1 Class Mass Dates /Cathedral, Lent , A letter from Bishop, 💜 Project Compassion💜, Confirmation 2026 - Pentecost Sunday - 24th May - 10am Mass, CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE , Prayer , Mass Times, Diocesan Prayer Card

Diary Dates Banner Photo

Diary Dates Save the Dates!!, 2026 Term 1 Dates , 2026 Term Dates, Staff Development Days / Pupil Free

Sports News Banner Photo

Sports News St Mary's Swimming Carnival, Diocesan Swimming Carnival, School Sports Dates for 2026, Diocesan Winter Trials, SPORT INFORMATION

Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Banner Photo

Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Kindergarten - Welcome to school!, Year 1 , Year 3 , Year 4 , Year 5, Year 6, Here are some tips for parents to help their children navigate the new school year:, 1. Create a Routine, 2. Stay Positive and Encouraging, 3. Open Communication, 4. Get to Know the School and Its Expectations, 5. Prepare for School Supplies Early, 6. Encourage a Growth Mindset, 7. Stay Involved, 8. Promote Good Study Habits, 9. Support Social Connections, 10. Address Anxiety, 11. Celebrate Achievements

Community Information Banner Photo

Community Information ADIG, NECOM , Armidale Youth Orchestra Weekend of Music, Harlequins Hockey, Armidale Physie Dance Classes, Piano Lessons, CWA 100 Years Celebration, Annual Gem and Craft Show, Healthdirect, Benevolent Society

Library News Banner Photo

Library News Our mantra at St Mary's is "READING IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL", FUNKY FRUIT REWARD, Library Lovers' Day, LIBRARY DAYS, BOOK CLUB, LIBRARY OPENING HOURS FOR STUDENTS

P&F Association and School Advisory CouncilNews Banner Photo

P&F Association and School Advisory CouncilNews P & F ASSOCIATION, Welcome BBQ - 5:30pm 11th March School Playground., Next P & F Meeting is Wednesday 18th March 5:30pm in the Staffroom it is also our AGM., Easter Raffle - P & F are organising a fundraiser for Easter. , SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE , First SAC Meeting for 2026 will be 16th March in the Staffroom.

General Information Banner Photo

General Information Communication - Newsletter & Compass, Family Information in Compass, School Hours & Supervision, Attendance , Contacting Your Child's Teacher

Parent News Banner Photo

Parent News Centacare, Council of Catholic Schools Parents - CCSP Catholic Schools Parents Association, Catholic Education Commission, Real Talk Parents Free Membership, Social media age restrictions hub, Good For Kids Snippets

Living Well Learning Well Banner Photo

Living Well Learning Well St Mary's School Learning & Wellbeing, ATTENDANCE - Every Day Counts

After School Care Banner Photo

After School Care

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