Dear Parents,

I would like to begin by congratulating the students of Year 5 and 6 for completing the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday. We were blessed with a sunny spring day and all the students involved must be commended for the way they conducted themselves in the Mass. A huge thank you to Fr Dominic, Mrs Jacqui Cuthbertson, Miss Bree Madden and Mrs Tess Turner for preparing the students for the sacrament and organising such a beautiful ceremony.

As we approach the end of term 3 we look forward to the 2 weeks ahead and see an action packed schedule. This Friday sees the Archdiocese Public Speaking Competition move into the Western Region finals. We have 3 students, Scarlette Orr, Hannah McDonell and Cate Curry competing and we wish them all the best with their speeches.

Next week begins with a bang, as we dress up as our favourite book character and invite all our parents in for our book week celebrations on Monday. Festivities will begin at 9.30am with class parades. On Tuesday our students from years 3 to 6 will head to Temora to see St Anne’s Showcase extravaganza. On Wednesday our 3/4’s head to Junee to compete in the long awaited Trent Barrett Shield Rugby League and League Tag competition.

Wednesday 21st September will be our students last day of term with the announcement of Thursday 22nd of September to be a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth ll. The public holiday will be followed by our scheduled pupil free day on Friday.

As you are aware St Mary’s Run4Fun Colour Explosion was planned for the 22nd of September. This event will now occur on Thursday 20th of October, which will week 2 next term. The fundraising final date was originally this Friday and due to the change of schedule the cutoff date will now be Friday 14 October. Our community has made an amazing effort so far with the funds raised and the small extension of time might just get us to the $15 000 target we have set.

Regards,

Phil Nielsen

Congratulations to all our Candidates who participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday.

The children were well prepared for this day, and it truly was a beautiful celebration. I would also like to make a special mention to all of those who helped make the Sacrament very successful. Father Dominic for all his help and guidance in preparing the Candidates and myself for the day, Miss Bree Madden and Mrs Tess Turner for their continual support and help, no job was too big or too small for them to undertake. Thank you also must go to Mrs Lou Daniher and Mrs Kylie Turner who made extra sashes without hesitation and to Nell Ramsay who gave up her own time on a Sunday to assist in the PowerPoint presentation. The sense of community was well and truly alive on Sunday.

Many thanks

Jacqui Cuthbertson

Religious Education Coordinator

Loving Lord,

As I express my gratitude to you in prayer, may it be a pleasing, joyful sound to you.
Thank you, Lord, for your love. It brings me acceptance and significance.
Thank you, Lord, for your truth. It brings me guidance and direction.
Thank you, Lord, for your mercy. It brings me help and comfort.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness. It brings me stability and strength.
Thank you, Lord, for your beauty displayed in the earth. It brings me joy and delight.
Thank you, Lord, for your way of redemption - the cross. It brings me salvation and regeneration.

Amen

Parents wishing to enrol their child in the 2023 Kindergarten class are asked to have their online enrolment application or enrolment forms completed ASAP.

This will allow the school time to finalise staffing arrangements for next year.  Letters of welcome with orientation information will be emailed to all enrolled students next week.

Happy Birthday to

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Students in Years 3 to 6 will travel to Temora Town Hall on Tuesday the 20th of September to attend the Temora Showcase of Talent.

The performance is linked to our English and Creative arts curriculum.

Parents of year 3 to 6 students need to give consent in COMPASS for their child to attend before Friday the 16th of September.

If your know your child will be absent on that day please call the school so they can be removed from the event.

Friday 21 October - 8.55am to Midday

Friday 28 October - 8.55am to Midday - wth a parent information session at 11:30am on "Everything you need to know about Kinder 2023"

Friday 4 November - 8.55am to 3.20pm

Friday 11 November - 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.

Assembly

Scott's BMX Trick Bike Show

Scott Hone arrived at the school with his BMX bike and some juggling props.  He put his bike throught an impressive display at the same time he delivered his message that anything is possible.

Thank you Scott the students loved every minute although the teachers may have been a bit worried about the balancing act.

  

  

        

The following events are in the calendar in the next few weeks.

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