Filter Content
Dear Parents and Friends of St Mary’s,
A big congratulations to all the students at St Mary’s for the fantastic artwork and handwriting that was entered at this year's Yarram Agricultural Show. We received great results, gaining many 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highly Commended certificates.
From all accounts, the students that were able to spend some time at the show had a wonderful day.
We welcomed our Prep students for 2023 to our Orientation morning on Tuesday, and it was delightful to see the smiling faces walk through the door of our beautiful school. They were kept very busy with activities in the Junior Learning Space, and the Grade 5 students were outstanding at assisting Mrs Owens and Tracey.
We are getting ready for our annual Colour Fun Run on Friday, December 2nd, at 11:00 am. The students are required to wear a white or light-coloured t-shirt and shorts, weather permitting; otherwise, track pants and a long-sleeved top. They will need to pack their sports uniform, towel, change of underwear, socks, extra shoes and a plastic bag to place wet items in. All parents are invited to join us on this day, and if you are available to assist, it would be greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Maria
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TERM 4
NOVEMBER
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|
25th Kanga Cricket Grade 5/6 (cancelled) Hot Lunch orders to be in by 9:00 |
||||
|
28th 9:00 - 9:30 Advent Liturgy led by Junior classroom students. All welcome. |
29th Prep Orientation 9:00 - 12:00 |
30th |
DECEMBER
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 1st |
2nd Colour Fun Run! 11:00 - 1:00 Hot dog Lunch provided. |
|||
|
5th Swim & Survive - whole school 2:30 pm liturgy led by Grades 3/4 |
6th Prep Orientation 9:00 - 11:00 Swim & Survive - whole school |
7th Swim & Survive - whole school Grade 6 Fun Day Out |
8th Swim & Survive - whole school Grade 6 Graduation Dinner 6:00 PM |
9th Swim & Survive - whole school. Sausage Sizzle lunch provided. |
|
12th Bike Ed Grade 3/4 9:00 am Advent Liturgy led by Grades 5/6
|
13th Bike Ed Grade 3/4 Grade 2 & 4 Transition Grade 6 Transition Orientation YSC |
14th Bike Ed Grade 3/4 9:30 am End of Year Mass |
15th Bike Ed Grade 3/4 |
16th Hot Lunch orders to be in by 9:00 Last Day of Term for Students. |
| 19th |
20th End of Term 4 |
21st |
Happy Birthday to Brax Bainbridge, who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, the 29th of November, we hope you have a wonderful day!
We had our first Prep Orientation on Tuesday, 22nd November. It was delightful to see such bright, happy, new faces in school. We look forward to you all becoming a part of the St. Mary's family next year.
Religious News: Thursday the 24th of November.
Advent:
The Season of Advent begins this Sunday the 27th of November. Advent is a very special time in our Liturgical Calendar. It is a time of waiting and preparation, which begins four Sundays before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Day. Advent is a beautiful season, as it is a time when we look forward to Christmas, but also a time for prayer and thinking about times when we could have made better choices as well as reflecting on occasions when we have made the right choice. It is also a time for families, remembering Jesus’ family as well as our own. It is also a time to think about how we can help bring light into the lives of others.
Advent Wreath:
The Advent wreath is made from leaves which are twisted to form a circle. The circular shape is a symbol that there is no beginning and no end to God’s love for the world. Candles are put into the wreath. Four candles are put around the wreath and often a fifth one is placed in the middle. A candle is lit each Sunday before Christmas Day, the fifth candle is lit on Christmas Day to honour the birth of Jesus. In the Catholic tradition, there are three purple and one pink or rose candle. The Advent wreath is a symbol of growth and of life. The candles remind us of Jesus - the light of the world and a guide for us to follow. The four candles, each representing the four Sundays of Advent - a candle for HOPE, PEACE, LOVE and JOY.
This Sunday the first candle to be lit is purple. This symbolises hope with the ‘Prophet’s Candle,” reminding us that Jesus is coming.
Each Monday, during Advent we will commence our School Week with a Liturgy in preparation for the birth of Jesus. This Monday the Junior Learning Space will lead us in prayer and song. We will light the first candle - the candle of HOPE - as a sign of our commitment to bring about a kingdom of hope, peace, love and joy.
The Advent Liturgy will be in the Junior Learning Space starting at 9:00 am on Monday. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Advent is also the beginning of the new Liturgical Year. The new Liturgical Year will be year 'A' and that means that most of the Gospel readings for Mass are taken from the Gospel of Matthew.
Kind Regards,
Sue Benc
Many in our school community continue to face financial challenges from the effects of of the pandemic.
We are committed to supporting families experiencing financial challenges through our School Fee Concession programs, and encourage any parent/carer/guardian experiencing difficulties to contact us regarding fee assistance.
Please contact Deborah at disemann@stmyarram.catholic.edu.au to explore confidential financial support arrangements or to obtain further information.
Our gorgeous Keepsake Tea Towels are still available for purchase. They make lovely presents and are a precious memento of the school year.
SCHOOL TV - SPECIAL REPORT: CYBERBULLYING
A large Australian study in 2013 found that children perceive cyberbullying to be an inevitable consequence of using social networks. (2013, ACMA)
Leading research over the past decade has consistently shown that the prevalence of cyberbullying is around 20 per cent – 1 in 5 children aged 8-17 years being targeted in the last 12 months. That’s somewhere between 460,000 and 560,000 children each year....
Please click to read the full article
This is the Final Book Club for this year, orders are due back by Friday, 2nd December 2022. We would like to thank you for supporting our school through your Book Club orders.
We collect points from every order that enables us to buy more books for our school library.
YARRAM COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS
The Yarram co
mbined churches Christmas Carols concert will be on Sunday, 11th December at 7:00 pm. We would love for all our students to participate on stage, please let us know if your child will not be able to make it on the evening.