God of all creation hear our prayer; bring us rain to renew the ground,

to replenish our dams, to activate seeds,
to bring the possibility of some reward
to those who have worked so hard.

We turn to you in faith and hope.

We pray for our communities across the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, and all affected by drought in the Great South Land.

We pray for all those who live under the shadow of drought.

We pray for those who work with the land, for farmers and their families, for those who rely upon the land for their life and relationships.

We pray for contractors, merchants and truck drivers, for rural counsellors and support workers, for all in our rural communities.

May the revitalisation of your Spirit present in miraculous and truly human ways, be with all of us as we move forward into the days ahead.

We pray too, for justice; for fair prices for our stock, our wool and our grain.
We pray for governments, banks and corporations – may they be driven by wisdom, generosity, justice and compassion.

We pray for each other,
keep us aware of the needs of those around us;
for those who are struggling,
and those carrying heavy burdens.

Restore those who are far from you
with the knowledge that they are loved and valued.

Give them not just a sense of renewal,
but a sense of hope and purpose for lives
that are finding the journey hard.

Bring us rain to renew us, Lord.

We make this prayer through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

• Canberra Excursion - Year 5/6 - forms due ASAP, final payment due 14 October.  Payment plans available.
• Bolo Chapel - Year 5/6 - Due 31 August
• My Body, My Life - Year 5/6 - Due Monday 24 September
• Woolworths Cricket Blast - Year 3 to 6 - Due Monday 27 August

We say thank you to Dr Eileen Rigney and Mrs Kate Dean who had the very difficult task of adjudicating the Western Region Public Speaking on Wednesday.  There were so many wonderful speakers and it took a long time to ensure the correct decision was made.    

Happy Birthday to

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Mrs Emma McRae our counsellor will be visiting our school next week on Tuesday 28th of August.

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

LAST CHANCE

Don’t forget to complete our school satisfaction survey.  All responses are confidential and individuals cannot be identified.

The online NAPLAN readiness testing will be on Tuesday the 28th of August.  Our Year 3 and Year 5 students will take part using their iPads.

This will give St Mary's an opportunity to assess our readiness to deliver NAPLAN Online.  Participation in this test is considered a gateway to delivering 2019 NAPLAN online.

Please be aware this readiness test is about the internet capabilites not the childrens's abilities.

For students in Year 1 to Year 6 please ensure your child still has stationery supplies.  These include scissors, glue sticks, erasers, pencil sharpeners, lead pencil (HB), plastic ruler, coloured pencils and textas.  Students in Year 5/6 also have biros.

Please take time to check your child's lead pencil stock in particular.

Thank you.

   

For privacy and safety reasons and to minimise learning interruptions visitors to the school, including parents, are not permitted to enter classrooms without previously making an arrangement with the class teacher and signing in at the office, even for just a quick message.

Thank you to parents who comply with these regulations.

Wednesday 5th September

This is a half day holiday and the school day will finish at 12.00 noon.

Children can wear mufti to school.

Please notify your bus driver if your child will not be catching the bus home at midday.

Remember if your child is absent from school in the morning that an absence note will be required via the SZApp.

Tuesday 16 October 2018 for Year 5/6 students and parents from 7.00-8.30pm in school Library

My Body My Life Workshops

My Body My Life sessions aim to create fun, non-threatening discussion between students and their parent/guardian.  Boys and their parents and girls and their parents will be addressed in separate rooms but will cover the same material listed below:

· Changes during puberty: physical, emotional, social

· Personal hygience: skin, hair, cleanliness

· Reproductive systems: growth, development, changes and experiences

· Human conception

· Mood changes & mental health

· Respecting yourself and others

· Cyber safety tips

· Talking to trusted adults.

CPS Basketball

26 and 27 October 2018

Training is continuing in Week 6 for senior and junior teams as follows:

• Senior Teams - Wednesday at 12.30 pm to 1.30pm
• Junior Teams - Friday 12.30pm to 1.30pm

P & F Fathers Day Stall for Student Purchases

Canteen Roster

Little A’s is on again!! 

Whether you’re a runner or a thrower there is something for all abilities at Little A’s

Come and Join us Monday afternoons for lots of fun and learning.

Registrations open Monday 20^th August and close Friday 31^st August

Online registrations only at www.lansw.com.au

With our first meet on Monday 3^rd September from 4pm

Season runs for 12 weeks

Any Inquiries call:

Leanne: 0428 720 322

Sally: 0416 358 607

West Wyalong Christian Women Communicating International (CWCI) Committee

invites ladies to a

“Flowers for the Home” Coffee/Supper Evening

Tuesday, 18th September

7.00 pm to 9.30 pm

West Wyalong Anglican Centre

$10.00 (pay at the door)

Guest speaker, floral demonstrations and supper included

Smart casual with a touch of floral

RSVP Not Necessary

Enquiries to Rosalie 6972 0185