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- A Message from our Principal
- St Mary's Prays
- St Mary's Congratulates
- St Mary's Says...
- Happy Birthday
- Around the school this week
- Class Mass Times Term 3, 2023
- School Sport
- Showcase of Talent Excursion - Whole School
- Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 - Wagga Theatre Excursion
- Bland Preschool Visit
- Canteen News
- IMPORTANT DATES IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Bellarwi CWA Scholarships 2023
- 2024 Kinder Enrolment
- Kinder Orientation Dates 2023
- School Photo Day 2023
- End of Year Events 2023
- School Fees
- Community Notices
Dear Parents and Carers,
Term 3 has been another big term at St Mary’s. As the term comes to a close we maintain our commitment to learning with an attitude of finishing ‘strong’. Our staff have shown incredible commitment to our school, ensuring the teaching and learning of the students has been maintained at all times. I’m sure you will all join me in congratulating them for the work they have done in the second half of the term.
Term 4 is shaping up to be more stable for our teaching staff. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Georgie McKelvie to teacher Year 2 for remainder of the 2023 school year. Georgie is in the final stages of completing her teaching degree and is currently a conditional teacher with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Georgie is currently living in Temora and has achieved outstanding results in her university degree to date. I would like to welcome Georgie to St Mary’s and look forward to a fantastic term ahead.
I will have other staff announcements coming soon and I will communicate these when I’m legally able. I wish the entire school community a restful and safe holiday and hope the time is used to recharge the batteries ready for an always eventful term 4. Thank you for your ongoing support of St Mary’s.
Kind Regards,
Phil Nielsen
Principal
RESILIENT
In partnership with families, we are dedicated to educating children who are:
Resilient - Jesus challenges us to understand that although life may be very difficult at times, God promises He will give us the strength to bounce back.
A Prayer for Resilience
Deliver me from evil and lead me to success. No matter what trials I face, I know in my heart that my faith in You and the mission I have on earth will keep me going.
Amen.
Year 5/6 Class Mass
Many thanks to those who attended our beautiful ceremony on Thursday. In particular thanks to our students who read, sang beautifully. It was a lovely occasion. Thank you to Mrs Scott for preparing them so beautifully.
| Molly Gaynor | Halle Lashbrook | Arlie Orr |
| Clancy Blampied | Hunter Ferguson | Ida Wood |
| Trudy Sturgess | Jimmy Dean | Harriet Bell |
| George Weir | ||
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Congratulations to Max Cuthbertson in 5/6 Faith (Senior Boys 1500m) and Will McDonell in 4 Trust (Junior Boys 200m) who represented Canberra Goulburn at the Mackillop Trials in Sydney today!! We are so proud of both the boys for making it to the McKillop level!
Thank you to Lisa Mammoliti and Bernadette Scott for their time at St Mary’s. Lisa spent three days in 2 Mercy. Bernadette spent her time with 5/6 Faith and with some of our teachers working on their Religious Education programs for Term 4. We thank them and the Catholic Education Office in Canberra for their support.
Well done to all students who performed at the choir festival we hosted last week. The choir finished in 3rd position. This is a fantastic result and a true testament to their dedication and professionalism. In particular thank you to Mrs Harland for preparing the students so beautifully, Mr Nielsen for coordinating the event and Mrs Daniher for judging. Great team effort!!!
Congratulations to Georgia Thomas who has been working with Mrs Nielsen in Kindergarten. She will finish her final practicum experience this week. She will then be a fully qualified teacher. We look forward to seeing her around the school in Term 4!! Thank you for everything you’ve done for our beautiful kinder students.
Ricky Smith and Edie Dean
who celebrate their birthdays during this week.
We hope you enjoy your special day.
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Term 3, 2023 Class and Whole School Mass Timetable
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Date |
Class |
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Week 10 Thursday 21 September |
Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 Class Mass @ 12pm. Parents are most welcome. |
Todd Woodbridge Cup
Students in 3 Peace and 4 Trust competed in the Todd Woodbridge Cup last Thursday at the West Wyalong Tennis centre. The students enjoyed their experience and their behaviour was exemplary. Congratulations to the following students who will now travel to Wagga to compete in the Regional finals - Jimmy Curry, Billy Pettit, Hugh Ridley, Harriet Bell, Pippa Cuthbertson, Maive Stewart and Abbie Blampied.
NRL development officer Andrew Lavaka will be visiting our school on the 12th of October. (Thursday Week 1) He will spend half an hour with each class introducing the League Stars Program and providing students with information about how to get involved in league in West Wyalong
ST ANNE'S SHOWCASE OF TALENT 2023
Students will travel to Temora Town Hall on Wednesday the 20th of September to attend the Temora Showcase of Talent.
If your know your child will be absent on that day please call the school so they can be removed from the event.
Possum Magic - Thursday 2nd Nov 2023
The bus will leave the front of the school at 9am sharp and return to St Mary's between 4.30pm and 5pm. Parents will be advised of the arrival time via SeeSaw and text.
Students should wear summer school uniform and bring a packed recess, fruit, lunch, water bottle and a hat.
This excursion will cost $20 per child, consent and payment is available on COMPASS.
The cost of transport is covered by St Mary's School.
Parents of Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 students please logon to COMPASS and complete the consent and payment by 6th October.
Last Wednesday our kinder students shared a wonderful morning with the Bilby class from Bland preschool. They read Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, made an emu, danced, drew their favourite part in the book and had morning tea together and played with all our students.
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Canteen Roster
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Monday 18 September |
Friday 22 September |
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Bridget Lashbrook |
Anna Bell & Anna McCoullough Baking - Both |
The following events are in the calendar in the next few weeks.
The Compass Calendar is updated to show Mass times, sporting events, important events.
The SZAPP calendar is no longer updated, please do not refer to this calendar for important dates.
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Day |
Event | Location |
| Monday 18 September |
McKillop Athletics |
Olympic Park, Sydney |
| Wednesday 20 September |
Temora Showcase |
Temora Town Hall |
| Friday 22 September |
Emergency Service Display End of Term 3 |
McAllister Oval |
| Monday 9 October |
Staff Development Day |
At School |
| Monday 9 October |
First Day Term 4 |
At School |
| Wednesday 11 October |
School Photo Day |
At School |
| Friday 20 October |
Kinder Orientation - half day (8:55-12pm) and Parent Information Session (11:30-12pm) |
At School |
Bellarwi Country Women's Association Education Grants
Bellarwi CWA are calling for applications for the Phillip Group Education Grants 2023.
These are for students going into Years 3 to 12 or first year Tertiary/TAFE education and are intended to assist families with the financial responsibilities associated with educating their children.
Application forms are available from the school office, please contact the office if you would like a form sent home.
The forms must be returned to the school by Friday the 13th of October.
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Parents wishing to enrol their child in the 2024 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.
Friday 20 October - 8.55am to Midday - wth a parent information session at 11:30am until midday on "Everything you need to know about Kinder 2024"
Friday 27 October - 8.55am to 3.20pm
Friday 3 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.
Please note that we have adjusted to 3 days of orientation for 2023.
- Summer uniform to be worn
- Hair is to be tied up and neat & tidy
- Socks - Boys grey and Girls navy
- Shirts untucked
- Top button undone
- No jumpers
- Girls in navy skorts and boys in grey shorts
- No jewellery other than small studs or sleepers
- Envelopes available at the front office for those who do not wish to order online.
St Mary's War Memorial School
School Photography Date: 11th October 2023
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 soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above.
Important Information:
- School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school.
- Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now - when you order your single photos.
- 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, 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.
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Year 5 School Captain Speeches and Voting @ 9 am |
Wednesday 6 December St Mary's School Hall |
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Matinee Performance @ 11:30 |
Thursday 7 December West Wyalong S&C Club |
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Speech Night and Performance @ 6pm |
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Reports available on Compass @ 3:30pm |
Monday 11 December |
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Year 6 Graduation Dinner |
Wednesday 13 December West Wyalong Golf Club @ 6pm |
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Year 6 Graduation Mass |
Thursday 14 December St Mary's Church at midday |
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Final School Day |
Friday 15th of December |
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First Day of School for all students in 2024 |
Thursday 1st February |
SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT
It is preferred that payments are made using the BPAY information on your statement. You can also come into the office to pay cash or use EFTPOS. If possible please do not pay via Compass as this attracts extra fees.
Those who have set up their own BPAY periodic payments are asked to also check their statement and alter or suspend your payments as required. Please contact the office if you need help working out payment amounts.
School fee payment records are strictly confidential and access is restricted to office staff and the school principal. Please contact Mr Nielsen if you wish to discuss this matter or any other issue.
