Dear Parents and Friends of St Mary’s,

After a wonderful Sovereign Hill experience for the Garde 5-6 students, we are back to reality. While on camp, we were treated to a light and sound show, panning for gold, a mine tour and many other exciting experiences. These opportunities for our students don’t come about without hours of planning and preparation. I would like to thank Debbie Isemann for organising and planning the itinerary. Jo Bowden for agreeing to be a parent helper on camp and Chanelle for organising the pickup and drop off of the minivan.

 I would also like to thank Deb Owens for her constant support of the students in her care throughout the lead-up and over the three-day camp.

We are prepared for our Fathers’ Day Breakfast tomorrow beginning at 8 a.m. This annual event is an opportunity to share breakfast with our Fathers, Grandparents and great blokes in our lives. We look forward to welcoming you for some delicious egg and bacon muffins, toast and cereal tomorrow morning.

We wish Deb Owens a wonderful six weeks of Long Service Leave. Deb will have her final day tomorrow and then jet off to many exciting destinations. I will teach the Grade 5/6 students outside of Sue Benc on a Wednesday.

We begin Child Safety Week from September 3rd to September 10th. This week allows us to celebrate and reflect on the importance of every child’s right to feel safe, secure and heard. We will unpack child safety throughout the week and celebrate what this looks like at St Mary's Yarram. 

Maria

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TERM THREE

Our Grade 5/6 students had a wonderful, adventure-packed camp at Sovereign Hill this week. 

Thank you,  to our wonderful Teacher's Aides, Sharon, Jo and Tracey. We all appreciate you and everything you do for us.

Religion News: Thursday the 31st of August 2023

The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – September the 8^th.

The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of Mary, Jesus’ mother on its traditional fixed date of September the 8^th, as the child of Saints Joachim and Anne.

Blessed Mary, is the patroness of St. Mary’s Parish, Yarram.  At the Parish Assembly, held last year it was decided to take the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary as our Parish Feast Day, to be celebrated on the Sunday that comes closest to the actual Feast Day.  Therefore, as a Parish and School, we will celebrate the Feast Day on September the 10^th at 11:00 am.

Please come along and join together to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Mary’s Parish.

Kind Regards

Sue Benc

Each plate is $10.00. 

We appreciate your help in making this program fun for the kids and thank you for your continued support.

Please note that we are limited to one plate per student.

The Bishop of Sale, Most Reverend Greg Bennet and Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Mr Paul Velten commend Catholic schools and parishes in the Diocese of Sale for their efforts to keep young people safe. Many of the projects in this video have been developed by young people with the support of their schools and parishes which reflect the Victorian Child Safe Standard 3: Student voice and empowerment.

Please click to watch the video "Child Safety in Action in our Schools and Parishes"

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

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Click on this link for the QR code