Parents of Kinder students are reminded that there are three more rest days - Wednesday the 12th,19th and 26th of February.

Our Kinder students get very tired and this break will help them to remain keen and focused.

   

FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO WALKING PROCEDURE

Due to the building work at the school the procedure for children walking home has changed.  The laneway leading to the southern end of town (cricket pitch end) has become the access point for machinery and heavy vehicles.  Therefore students walking to the southern end of town can leave the school from the Church Street entry (netball court) or the England Street bus stop area.

Please note that students walking home are not permitted to walk through the Church carpark lane.  Students may only enter the church carpark with their parents.  The school has a teacher on lawn duty to monitor student pickup in this area.

Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

There is parking in the church carpark and on Church Street for dropping off children.

Getting to Know Your Child interviews are held each year for parents of students in Year 1 to Year 6.

These interviews are held in Term 1 to enable parents to speak about their child's routines, strengths and where they might require some help.  Please note at this point in the year teachers are not in the position to give feedback on student's results.

A booking form link will be sent on Monday to all parents via text to their mobile phone number.  If you do not recieve this text please contact the office so we can check our contact information.

These interviews will be held on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th of February from 3.30pm.  However 1/2 Joy will be held on Tuesday the 18th from 3.30pm and Wednesday the 19th from midday.

Look out for the text on Monday to book your interview.

• Medical Form (yellow) - All Years - Please complete and return the form to the school office.  A new form is required every year.

• Life Education - All Years - Please complete electronic form found later in the newsletter.  Please send $10 per child to the school office.

• Zoomobile - All Years - Please complete the electronic form found later in the newsletter.  Please send $6 per child to the school office.

The 2020 pupil free days are:

TERM 2: Monday 27 April

TERM 3: Monday 20 July

  Happy Birthday to

Ruby Glasgow, Henry Walker and Seaton Crouch

who celebrate their birthdays next week.

We hope you enjoy your special day.

Issue 1 of Scholastic Book Club will close on Wednesday the 12th of February.

It is best to use the LOOP order system but if you need to pay by cash or cheque then the forms need to be sent to the office.

The Taronga Zoomoible will visit St Mary's on Friday 13th of March.

This service provides a hands on, engaging learning experience for the students.  Students will have the opportunity to meet fascinating native animals and learn about roles of wildlife in the environment and their unique features that help them survive.

There will be small cost for each child of $6 which should be sent to the school office.

Please complete the electronic form at this link to give permission for your child to attend.

School Banking encourages kids to save a little money each week (any amount) into their Youthsaver account, helping them learn about the value of money and develop a good saving habit. Three out of four parents of School Bankers agree it’s helped teach their child an important life skill and given them a head start in life with understanding money.

  

Please open an Youthsaver account for your child at the Commonwealth Bank and get a yellow deposit book.

Books should be brought to the school office on a Monday morning.

An information brochure from the Commonwealth Bank will be sent home for parents of Kinder children.  If your child is in another class and you would like a brochure please contact the office.  

Today we held our first assembly.  This was held in the church and will continue to be held in the church until the renovations are finished.

The following events are in next weeks calendar.

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