Sacrament of Eucharist

Congratulations to our Year 3/4 students who completed the Sacrament of First Eucharist on Sunday.  This was a special occasion and our candidates are to be commended on the way they conducted themselves during the mass.

Prayer for Socktober Missions: 

In Bangkok The Sisters of the Good Shepherd offer support to mothers and children from disadvantaged areas. They provide education, skills training for young women, health care for families, and early learning for infant children. Their actions speak of the compassion and mercy of Jesus, the Good shepherd, who says, “I have come that they may have life, life in all its fullness.

Almighty ever-living God, direct our action according to your will, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works and give generously to the impoverished children of Thailand.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Term 4, 2021 Class and Whole School Mass Timetable

Unfortunately due to the current COVID restrictions we are unable to have parents, grandparents and carers attend the church.

St Mary's would like to thank Mrs Daniher and Mrs McGee who officiated at the first round of the Western Region Public Speaking on Wednesday against Lake Cargelligo.  This was an interesting change for our judges as they had to watch the speeches via video link with the competitors located in both Lake Cargelligo and West Wyalong.

Order your school photos now!

School Photography day is this Thursday 21 October

On photo day children must wear their summer uniform.  This means a neat and clean school shirt, a skort with blue socks for girls, grey shorts with grey socks for boys and polished black shoes.

  
St Mary's War Memorial School

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*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.

Friday 12 November - 8.55am to Midday

Friday 19 November - 8.55am to 11.30am - followed by a parent session on "Everything you need to know about Kinder 2022"

Friday 26 November - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Friday 3 December - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Children should wear comfortable clothes and a hat.  They will need a piece of fruit, recess and a drink for the two half days.  On the full days they will need their lunch as well.

Please drop your children at the Parish Centre from 8:45am.  Mrs Meincke will be there to greet your children.  As per our current COVID regulations please wear your mask and leave the church carpark immediately after dropoff.

Happy Birthday to

Harrison Cumming and Ashley Thomas

who celebrate their birthdays this week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

We were able to start the ICAS testing before lockdown with students completing the Digital Technologies test.

The rest of the test dates have now been confirmed as below:

• • • • • Writing - Monday 11 October
        • English - Monday 18 October
        • Science - Friday 22 October
        • Mathematics - Monday 25 October
        • Spelling Bee - Thursday 28 October

Please note that the test days are subject to change at late notice, please advise your children it could be within that week rather than the actual date given.

Please remember to send your child to school with a water bottle especially now the weather is warming up.

Students are not permitted to use the bubbler due to the COVID-19 restrictions currently still in place.

   

During October, St Mary’s will be participating in Socktober, an Australian Catholic Missions initiative to raise funds for global poverty. This year’s effort will be directed to children in Thailand.

In Week 3 of Term 4, students will be learning about the life experiences of children in Thailand and making their own sock puppets.

Our school fundraising goal has been set at $200. This equates to roughly $2 donation per St Mary’s student. The following link will send you to our SMWMS fundraising page to donate. Your child’s name can be attached to the donation or you can choose to remain anonymous.

Link to St Mary's Socktober Fundraising page

 Please give generously and support our fundraising effort.

Mrs Daniher

If your child intends to use the free bus travel scheme, either in town for Years K to 2 or from a rural location for Years K to 6, please plan ahead and apply before the end of Term 4 via the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS).  In rural areas it is recommended parents also contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.

If you have received an expiry notice from Transport for NSW you should update the details before the end of Term 4 to ensure that St Mary's can endorse the application and entitlements remain valid.

Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Would you like to have the opportunity to be actively involved in decisions that directly affect the educational environment at our school?

We are actively seeking new Board members for 2022.

If you are interested in serving on the school board or you wish to nominate someone please indicate your willingness by completing the online form in the link below.

School Board Nomination Form

  Closing date is Monday 25 October 2021

Year 3/4 Eucharist Retreat Day

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Socktober 2021

Western Region Public Speaking

A lovely picture of the students competing against Lake Cargelligo on Wednesday and some pictures of the three qualifiers ready to go at Western Region on Friday.

The following events are in the calendar in the next week.

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