A Mothers Day Prayer

OUR FATHER in HEAVEN

Whose love is divine,

Thanks for the love

of a Mother like mine -

And in Thy great mercy

look down from Above

And grant this dear Mother

the GIFT of YOUR LOVE -

And all through the year,

whatever betide her,

Assure her each day

that You are beside her -

And, Father in Heaven,

show me the way

To lighten her tasks

and brighten her day,

And bless her dear heart

with the insight to see

That her love means more

than the world to me!

The parents and children who supported the Mothers Day stall today at school and Mrs Jodie McDonell for being the shop keeper.  The children enjoyed choosing presents for their mothers.

The recipients of our Whatever You Do, Do Well awards this week are:

Plant the Seed, Nurture the Growth, Celebrate the Harvest

INFORMATION SESSION AND TOUR OF THE SCHOOL

For Kinder 2019 and other new enrolments

Wednesday 13 June 2018

9.15am—11.00am—meet at the school hall

Parents and children (optional) are invited for a tour of the school and an informal chat with the School Executive followed by morning tea and a short presentation.

2019 ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN

MOTHERS DAY MASS - SUNDAY 13 MAY

The First Holy Communion Commitment Mass and Mothers Day Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 13 May at 9.30am.

• Representative Sport Note: AD Cross Country due 11 May
• Representative Sport Note: Rugby Union due 25 May

Students in Years 3 & 5 will sit the NAPLAN tests next week Any child who is away on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday will have a catch up day on Friday.

Children are ready for these tests and the best preparation for them is plenty of sleep and to remain calm.

Past performances have been highly satisfactory and we expect the students will maintain these results.

Mrs Emma McRae will be visiting our school during Term 2 on the following dates:

Monday 21 May

Tuesday 5 June

Tuesday 19 June

Tuesday 3 July

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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives.  At St. Mary’s  War Memorial School we recognise that when changes  occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively.  We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss.  The program focuses on issues such as self esteem, managing feelings, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and support networks.

Seasons for Growth runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is 40-45 minutes. The program concludes with a ‘Celebration’ session.  Later in the year each group will have the opportunity to meet for two further sessions to build on their earlier learning.

Seasons for Growth will commence on Monday 28 May 2018 at 4 pm and will be held in the Parish Centre.  It will be facilitated by Mrs Melanie Meincke, who has received special training in the use of this program.  It will continue on 4 June, 18 June and 25 June.  If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth we would encourage you to talk to him/her first about this.  Should he/she decide to participate please print the newsletter and fill in the tear off section below and return to the school by Friday 18 May 2018 or click on this link to send an email, please include the same information in email.

If you would like more information to gain a better insight into the Seasons for Growth program, I would strongly encourage you to meet with Mrs Meincke at an arranged time.

St. Mary’s War Memorial School is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved.

Signed

 Seasons for Growth Coordinator

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I _____________________________________________________ give consent for my

son/daughter ________________________________________ to attend the Seasons for Growth

program.  I have discussed this with him/her.

___________________________________               ______________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature                                                  Child’s signature

A reminder that ties need to be worn from 1 June.

They are available from the school office for the price of $16.00.

Between now and 1 June students should wear whichever uniform is suitable for the weather.  Hats are now worn all year round. 

Winter skirt orders will be taken from the 1st of  June and details will be in the Week 5 newsletter.

Please ensure all items are marked with students names.

SNEAKERS, UNLESS ON A DESIGNATED SPORT DAY, ARE NOT PART OF THE SCHOOL UNIFORM.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 

Due to the wet conditions yesterday morning we have had to postpone our athletics carnival.

THANK YOU to the parents and friends who assisted with the events that were completed and to the canteen volunteers.

NEW DATE for our athletics carnival will be Wednesday 23 May.

As the carnival will be shorter all students are expected to report to school in the morning and walk with their classes to the oval to start the carnival at approximately 9.30am.

Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 (7 year olds) will walk to the ground at the same time.

A canteen will operate at McAlister Oval.  It will be catering for pre-ordered lunches only but will sell snacks and baked treats during the day.  All classes can buy the treats and order lunch.  You can also send your child with their recess/lunch.

Your child’s lunch order should be sent to the school office in a brown lunch bag with the money before 18 May.  Please refer to the special menu in the canteen communication section of this newsletter.

We are hoping we can count on the same parent volunteers for the field/track events.  If you cannot help on that day please let the

WESTERN REGION CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to the 27 students who ran at Gundagai last Friday in the Western Region cross country.  It was a challenging course and all our runners showed great sportsmanship.

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Archdiocesan Cross Country to be held at Stromlo on Tuesday 22 May: Keelan Glasgow, Sam Tulloch, Claudia Murdoch, Harry Tulloch and Kelsie Glasgow.

PAUL KELLY CUP

Students in Years 5 & 6 travelled to Wagga on Wednesday to take part in the Paul Kelly Cup. Mr Nielsen, Mr Rees, Mrs Tulloch & Mrs Mangelsdorf accompanied the students.

CPS Basketball

26 and 27 October 2018

ACCOMODATION

The P&F have managed to secure accommodation at the Mercure Sydney Liverpool.

Mercure Liverpool

424—458 Hoxton Park Road

Liverpool, NSW 2170

Telephone: 02 8777 0600

Costs can change, and we will receive a 10% discount on the rates below which are currently:

Standard Room with 1 King bed - $179

Standard Room with 2 Queen beds - $179

Executive Suite with 1 King, 1 Double fold out - $259

1 Bed Apartment with 1 King & 1 Double - $ 279

It is difficult to find suitable accommodation in a large group so rooms are limited, it would be a good idea to book ASAP.

This is just an option and families are able to source alternative accommodation if they wish.

The lost property box has a large number of items including polar fleeces and lunch boxes with no name.

Could you please have your children check the lost property or you are most welcome to visit the school and check yourself.

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 2

Understanding an eating disorders can be difficult for families. There are many myths around what causes an eating disorder, but it is actually diagnosed as a mental illness. Although the focus is on food, weight and shape, there is often an underlying issue being masked by the eating disorder. It is the biggest killer of any psychiatric illness for young people. It affects both males and females of any age or background.

An eating disorder is a serious and potentially life-threatening mental health illness. It can have significant physical and emotional effects. The beginning of adolescence and late teens are peak periods for kids to experience their first symptoms. Young people with eating disorders can have reductions in cognitive function, emotional changes and may even stop participating in their normal daily activities.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn what warning signs to look for and what can be done in the prevention of an eating disorder. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school for advice and referral to the school counsellor if necessary.

Here is the link to this month’s edition http://smwms.nsw.schooltv.me/newsletter/eating-disorders

Do you want to be an Altar server?

Fr Emil is looking for any students interested in learning to be altar servers.  The students would participate in school and Sunday Masses.   Please print and fill in the slip below and return to the school or click on this link to send an email to the office.

Family name: __________________________________________________

My child/ren ___________________________________________________

Would like to learn to be altar servers.

Parent signature: _______________________________