Dear Parents and Carers,

Our builders have been extremely busy of late and our new classrooms are beginning to take shape. The pictures included in this newsletter show the upstairs classrooms with Autex felt, cabinetry, fans, lights, refrigerated heating and cooling installed. The colour scheme is also becoming clear. The soft blue felt and white walls create a crisp and clean finish. The new windows have opened up the space and give the room a warm and open feeling. The other pictures show the new student toilet blocks and southern stairwell. We are still progressing for a move into the new rooms in week 10 this term.

I would like to congratulate our Year 5/6 students on the way they conducted themselves during the Confirmation retreat day. I witnessed a wonderful maturity as our students embraced the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Thank you to Mrs McGee, Mrs Cuthbertson and Fr Dom for leading our students during the retreat.

The Father’s Day stall was a huge success today and all our students had a great time choosing a present for their father. Thank you to La’Shey, Brodie and Mickayla for purchasing the items and setting up the stall. St Mary’s wishes all our fathers the happiest of Fathers Day’s and we hope you are all spoilt rotten. I’m still waiting for the big surprise of a fishing trip to Burrinjuck Dam.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Father's Day weekend.

Mr Phil Nielsen

 

  

    

   

Dear God,

Thank you for giving me a Dad who has been there for me during the hard and the easy times of my life,

A Dad who takes time out of his life to do stuff for me,

A Dad who encourages me to strive to do my best,

A Dad who teaches me to do the right thing in life,

My Dad is all I could ask for in life, so Thank You God.

AMEN

Written by Hamish McClintock, 5/6 Faith

With the change in the weather and uniform we find ourselves with a large number of unmarked polar fleece jumpers in the lost property area.  We have polar fleece jumpers in the following sizes:

Size 6 - 3 jumpers

Size 8 - 5 jumpers

Size 10 - 3 jumpers

These unlabelled jumpers will be moved to the clothing pool next week.

If you feel one of these unlabelled polar fleeces belongs to your child please call the office.

Please label your child's clothing so the items can be returned to their owners.

Mrs Emma McRae our counsellor will be visiting our school next week on Wednesday the 9th of September.

 Emma will be holding her counselling sessions face to face again while maintaining the appropriate social distancing protocols.

If you would like to make a confidential appointment for your child please contact the office.

Issue 6 of Scholastic Book Club will close on Friday 4th of September.

   

St Mary's War Memorial School

School Photography Date: 21 October 2020

ONLINE ORDER CODE: 6G9 B9C 7GD

Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=6G9B9C7GD

School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using an order envelope which is available from the school office.

Important Information:

• School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school*
• Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now
• Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day
• Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
• Past years’ photographs are available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)

*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography.  A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school.

advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St Mary's War Memorial School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at  enquiries@advancedlife.com.au.

Assembly

 

  

Confirmation Retreat Day Year 5 and 6

On Wednesday our Year 5/6 students participated in their Confirmation Retreat Day.

  

This was another important milestone in their Confirmation preparation.  A big thank you to Mrs McGee for organising the day and Mrs Cuthbertson and Fr Dom for their facilitation.

The students were actively involved in a Saints Scavenger Hunt, they made Sacramental milkshakes, practised for the mass, engaged in guided meditation, went to Reconciliation just to name a few things.  They each received a Confirmation cupcake for morning tea to have with their milkshake.

    

Fathers Day Stall

Some pictures of our Fathers' Day stall - excitment all round!

Building Update

  

  

  

The following events are in next weeks calendar.

To see the school's full calender check out the SZApp or our website.