Dear Parents and Friends of St Mary’s,

We have had a wonderful week at the Yarram Eisteddfod, with students enthusiastically performing their recitations, vocal groups, and school play. This community event allows our students to shine on the stage and embrace their inner performers. Thank you to the staff for all the time and effort rehearsing students, making and purchasing costumes and props—a huge effort by everyone.

We have many coughs and colds at the moment; please, can every family donate a box of tissues to your child's classroom. Thank you!

Our Parent /Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM today; for those parents who cannot make this, please contact the school to organise a time to chat with your child’s teachers. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to touch base and discuss the areas of growth and those that require support.

Maria

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TERM THREE

August

September

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held TODAY:

3rd August 2023, from 2:00 - 7:00 pm

To make a booking with your child's teacher, please visit this link:
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/h7k4d
OR
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au and type in the code h7k4d

You can also access the site using this QR code:

• Enter your Details
• Select the teacher you wish to see
• Select the appointment time that suits your family best (For August 3rd 2023)
• Click finish. Your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically. 

If you have any queries, please call the school office and I will be happy to help you.

Our Juniors are doing the MS readathon this month, if you would like to donate to this, here is the link:

We regretfully had to postpone our School Photo Day this week. The new date is Monday 30th October 2023.

All current orders will be honoured and we would like to encourage you to place an order if you haven't already done so.

Forms have been sent home with students. Please contact the school office if you would like a form. If you would prefer to order online, please use the links below:

School Photo Order Form

QR Code:

Click on this link for the QR code

Religion News: Thursday the 2^nd of August 2023

Feast Day of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop –Tuesday, August the 8^th

Mary MacKillop was an ordinary woman who lived an extraordinary and unconventional life. As a woman of faith, courage and hope, she triumphed over adversity and obstacles, responding to the needs of her time.

On 17 October 2010 she was canonised by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome.

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop is Australia’s first saint and throughout the universal Catholic church is now to be ‘honoured devoutly among all the saints’

https://www.sosj.org.au/our-story/saint-mary-mackillop/marys-story/

Mary was born in Victoria to Scottish immigrants. She was the eldest of eight children and spent her early years working to support her family. At the age of 24 she dedicated her life to God and took on the name “Mary of the Cross”.

Along with Fr Julian Tenison-Woods, Mary opened a school in a disused stable in Penola, South Australia. Her vision was to provide education for underprivileged children. Many other women came to join her there, and Mary and Julian founded Australia’s first religious order: the Sisters of St Joseph.

Mary and the Sisters were committed to serving the poor – to going to where the need was and living amongst those in need. This took Mary all over Australia to many rural areas.

Mary faced fierce opposition throughout her life, which at one point culminated in her being excommunicated. In the face of trial, Mary was a model of forgiveness, insisting no ill be spoken of those who wronged her, while also remaining resolute in her convictions.

Mary was remarkable as a strong female leader in 19th-century Australia. Education in this country is what it is today thanks to her dedication and determination.

Liturgy for St. Mary of the Cross Mackillop – Tuesday, August the 8^th at 9:05 am in the Junior Learning Space.  Everyone is welcomed, encouraged and invited.

“Let no obstacle deter us from proceeding with courage.” – St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Kind Regards

Sue Benc

There have been a number of young people that have been bullied online in one form or another.

On Tuesday the 22^nd of August from 10am to 11am, there will be an hour-long session to address Cyberbullying.  People will need to register via the following electronic link:

Click here to register

The Agenda for the session will be as follows:

10.00am – presenter will do an intro, acknowledgement of country and start the presentation

11.00am – session will conclude