Issue #4 22nd March 2023
Principal's Messages
Our School Captains: Oscar, Beau, Elise and Milla.
Liturgy and Open Classes
It was lovely to see so many families join us yesterday for our Catholic Schools Week Liturgy and Open Classes. I was so impressed by the beautiful singing and participation of our children. Thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who were able to join us for the afternoon.
Enrolling NOW: Open Day
Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming children and their famillies to our 2024 Open Day and Information Evening. Thank you to the 40+ Year 5 and Year 6 students who have volunteered their time.
Harmony Day
Next Friday, 31st March, all students are encouraged to wear orange as we celebrate Harmony Day at school. Please make sure enclosed footwear is worn.
Easter Hat Parade
On Wednesday 5th April, our K-2 children are encouraged to make and wear an Easter Hat for a short Easter Hat Parade, to be held at 9.10am. Year 3-6 students may like to make and wear a hat while they sit in the audience to watch the K-2 children.
Reconciliation
We pray for the many children in Years 4-6 who next week receieve the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
NAPLAN
The effort and attitude of our Year 3 and Year 5 children over the last 5 days has been exceptional, as they have taken on the challenge of NAPLAN. Congratulations and well done on your tremendous work.
Holy Week Liturgy
On Holy Thursday, 6th April, we welcome Andrew Chinn to lead our classes in our Holy Week Liturgy. Parents are invited to join us, and children are required to wear a certain colour in each grade. Details are further below.
School Photos
Due to the growing size of our school, we now have two dates where school photos are taken. We tried this last year for the first time and it was very successful. Our two dates are Monday 1st May (all individual photos, class group photos, small group photos and Year 6 group) and Thursday 4th May (sibling photos, makeup individual photos and 50th Anniversary Whole School photo).
Please check your emails and Compass, as purchases are made directly through the Compass App to MSP Photography.
Mother's Day Stall
Our Mother's Day Stall will take place on Wednesday 10th May. Orders can be purchased on Qkr!, orders close on Thursday 4th May. A note will go home soon with further details.
Term 2 Calendar
Please scroll down to find our school calendar for Term 2. Events can be (and sometimes are) rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control, so please always check our newsletter for the latest updates. I hope the calendar can help you with your planning.
Cinema Under the Stars Roll up, roll up! It's almost here!
Have you purchased your family ticket to our 'Cinema Under the Stars event yet?
Pack your popcorn, picnic blanket or low riding chair and make sure you have your ticket purchased for St Mary's Cinema Under The Stars Night! Friday, March 31st - Gates Open From 5pm. All family tickets can be purchased on school QKR! App. Those families who bought tickets from last year's rescheduled event will be honoured on the night.
Remember to spray on some mozzie repellent and bring some money for a snack from our food vendors! We can't wait to see you there!
Our PIP Team ask for 'Just One Thing'... Easter Raffle Prize Wrapping Team Needed
If you are able to support our school with just one thing this year, our PIP Team need you! We require a team of helpers who are awesome with sticky tape, cellophane and ribbon, to help wrap the Easter Raffle prizes in the lead up to the much anticipated prize draw. All craft supplies will be supplied and many hands make light work! If you are able to help please follow the 'sign up' link below. We will meet at school, Tuesday 4th April at 2pm.
Sign Up Link: https://signup.com/go/RyKohdj
Coffee and a Chat, with Nicole our PEC
Please join Nicole and St Mary's parents for 'Coffee and a Chat' every second Wednesday, beginning next week 29th March.
REC
Reconciliaton
Next Wednesday and Thursday at 3.30pm many of our Year 4 students will make their First Reconciliation. Thank you to Lorrie and the team for preparing them so well.
Sacred Space - 4 Blue
Thank you to 4 Blue for sharing their learning in Religious Education. Their theme of forgiveness was highlighted through the parable of the Prodigal Son.
My New Gallery
Sacred Space - 3 Blue and 3 Green
Tomorrow 3 Blue and 3 Green will share their learning in Religious Education. If you are free, please join us at 1.50pm in the quad area.
Catholic School Week Liturgy
Thank you to all our parents and grandparents who joined us yesterday for our Catholic Schools Week Liturgy. We were overwhelmed with the support you showed us, the church was packed to the rafters! Our students really value the time and effort you put into coming to the liturgies we prepare. Our theme this week is "Walking together in faith and love," this was definitely displayed. We hope you all enjoyed visiting your child/rens classrooms and seeing the wonderful work they have been doing.
Project Compassion
Thank you to all those students who are donating money to Project Compassion. Our Mini Vinnies Leaders went around to all classes on Friday and the two classes currently in the lead (only by a small margin) are 2 Green from infants and 4 Blue. These students were very excited this morning to hear they are in the lead to throw water bombs at Mrs Sellars!
Thank you!
A huge thank you to Loralie Said who has been painting wooden dolls for our K and Year 1 Religious Education Kits. She is an amazing artist and we are truly blessed to have her helping us with this task.
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross
This year the Parish and School are working together to present the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 9am. If you would like your child to be involved in this please email me to let me know, catherine.kyle@dbb.catholic.edu.au. There will be one practise during school time on Monday 3rd April at 11.30am.
Year One Sunday Parish Mass
Year One will be leading the ministries on Sunday morning at our 9am Parish Mass. We would love you to join us if you are free. Year One will be singing a special song after communion.
Holy Week Liturgy - Andrew Chinn
On Thursday 6th April, Australian religious songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn, will be visiting our school to share his songs with our students. He will be preparing and leading our students in our Holy Week Liturgy. Parents, grandparents and parishoners are invited to join us for this special liturgy in the church at 1.50pm. For further details a flyer is below.
Term 2 Calendar
Spotlight on Year 2
My New Gallery
PE News
Broken Bay Swimming Carnival
Tuesday 14th March Mingara
Congratulations to the St Mary's team of swimmers who competed at the Broken Bay Swimming Championships to qualify for the Polding Championships on Thursday 30th March at Homebush.
The following children swam fabulous times and put in their best at Mingara:
Eva W, Flynn B, Lachlan B, Archie W and Jase B.
These children also qualified for Polding and we wish them the best of luck next week:
Harry B - Free, Fly, Bks, Relay; Ollie B - Free; Yenna W - Free; Elizabeth C - Free; Archie M - Brs; Byron H - Relay; Phoenix W - Relay; Koby D - Relay
Broken Bay Winter Team Trials
We have had many children trial for the Winter Sports teams.
We have had Abel make the Broken Bay AFL team.
We have had Sonny, Abel and Byron make the Rugby League team.
Willow and Chloe have made the Broken Bay Touch team.
These children will be travelling to Parkes, Tamworth and Bateau Bay for their trials to make the Polding Team.
Good Luck to everyone!
Lost Property
Has your child misplaced their lunch box? Snack container? Drink Bottle? A beach/swimming towel?
There is a considerable amount of items growing in the Undercroft area. Can you please get your child to check this pile for any items that may be theirs.
Just a friendly reminder – can you please place your child’s name on these types of items so if they are misplaced, we can try get them back to you.
Thankyou.