St Mary's Primary School Yarram eNewsletter

Dear Parents,

We have had another amazing week at St Mary’s. With the smooth way that all the students have transitioned back into face-to-face learning, it is hard to imagine that they were working remotely for so long. Both in the classroom and out on the yard, all the students are following our school wide expectations of, Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. It is clearly evident that they are appreciative of being back at school and demonstrating this through both word and action.

Camps

There has been much discussion in the media around school camps. It has recently been announced that schools in regional Victoria can attend camps. Unfortunately, we cancelled our camps for this year at the end of Term 3 when we were advised by DOSCEL that this was to be done. As was announced last term, our Grade 3/4 and 5/6 School Camps will not go ahead this year.

School Photos

There has also been discussions in the media regarding school photos. Up until this week, school photos were not to go ahead. This week however, we have been granted permission to conduct school photos, as we are a regional school and our photographer is also from a regional area. St Mary’s school photos will be on Wednesday, 18th November. School photos will be conducted slightly differently; however, it is great to know that this can go ahead.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held this term. As we are still not permitted to have parents onsite, these interviews will need to be done virtually or over the phone. Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 25th November. More information will be provided regarding these in the coming weeks.

Friday Fundays

We have a number of fun Friday activities planned this term, starting with Footy Colours Day tomorrow. I’m sure these days will provide a lot of excitement around the school. Please check the calendar for these special dates so that you are well prepared.

Kind regards,

Joel

TERM 4

Friday 16th October- Fun Friday Football Colours Day

Canteen Lunch

Friday 23rd October - AFL Grand Final Public Holiday

Friday 30th October - Fun Friday World Teachers Day dress up as a teacher

Monday 2nd November - School Closure Day

Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Friday 13th November - Fun Friday School Disco

Wednesday 18th November - School Photos

Wednesday 25th November - Parent/Teacher Interviews 2.00pm - 7.00pm (virtually or over the phone). More information will be in next weeks newsletter.

Friday 4th December -Fun Friday Colour Run

Friday 18th December - Last Day of Term 4, 1.00pm finish

2021

Thurday 28th January - First day for students for 2021

BOOK CLUB

Thank you to everyone who purchased from Scholastic Book Club this year. All orders earnt rewards for our school, which we then purchase books recommended by the students from Scholastics.

Issue 8 is the last one for 2020 and is due Monday 30th November 2020

Revised School Fees

Statements have been sent home with students this week. School Fees have been adjusted with credits for school camps, swimming program, school sleepover and excursions. School fees are now due unless period payments are in place.

Families who received CSEF funding for this year, amount will be forwarded to 2021 excursion and swimming fees or transfered to their Secondary School.
Families in credit, funds have been allocated to school fees in advance or can be refunded to families leaving.

Please contact Heather at the school office if you have any questions in regards to school fees.

Fun Friday Football Colours Day

Tomorrow Friday 16th October

Come dressed in your favourite football team's colours

Prep 2021 Enrolments

2021 Prep transition days have been scheduled for November 2020. If you have a child attending Foundation level next year, enrolment forms are needed ASAP.

Enrolment application forms can be downloaded from our website - stmyarram.catholic.edu.au
or collected from our School Office between Mon- Fri 9.00am – 3:00pm

Forms can be emailed to hleemon@stmyarram.catholic.edu.au along with the extra required information attached – Birth Certificate, Immunisation Certificate and Baptism Certificate

They can also be completed and returned to our School Office – we ask that you please return your enrolments as soon as possible.

Did You Ever Watch a Bodybuilder on TV?

Did you ever see a program about people who have exercised a lot and are called bodybuilders? Well, did you know that many foods are called bodybuilders too?

Bananas, dairy products, and green and yellow vegetables contain phosphorus, which is good for your nerves and muscles. Raisins, whole-grain cereals, beans, and leafy vegetables are rich in iron, which is good for your blood. And milk and dairy products are full of calcium that helps build your bones and teeth!

If you've eaten any of these foods, then you are a bodybuilder too!

Are you surprised to know you may have been eating iron, phosphorus, and calcium? Everyone knows that good cooks often stir in some "secret ingredients" - to make food delicious. Now you know that God also put some "secret ingredients" into your food - to make you strong and healthy. Aren't you glad he did?

JUNIOR TEAM.

Students read and shared ideas on the story, 'To The Bridge by Corinne Fenton’ which is based on the true story of 9 year old Lennie Gwyther from Leongatha. In 1932 Lennie decides to ride to Sydney on his pony Ginger Mick who was born on the same day as him. Together they travel from Leongatha, through the fires in Gippsland to Kilmany,

on to the NSW border and through the Snowy Mountains and Canberra arriving in Sydney 33 days later.

On Saturday, 19th March, Lennie and Ginger Mick crossed Australia’s Sydney Harbour Bridge when it was opened.

There is a statue of Lennie and Ginger Mick in Leongatha's Centenary Park on the South Gippsland Highway.

Senior Class enjoying a game of soccer for PE.

The students had fun designing their own Rosary Beads

SCHOOL UNIFORM

HANDY HINT

How to keep the school white polo shirt white........

Sards Wonder Stick is a great product that helps remove stubborn stains. Sards provides continuous stain treating action until wash day, so even tough stains are easily removed.
Soaking in napisan/vanish or other whitening products overnight also helps.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays- Summer Uniform

Girls Summer Uniform:

Blue check dress
Short white socks
Grey Skorts
White short-sleeved polo shirt with emblem
Royal blue school jumper
Black leather school shoes
Blue/white or grey ribbons

Boys Summer Uniform :

Grey school shorts
White short-sleeved polo shirt with emblem
Blue school jumper
Grey socks, black leather school shoes or boots

Tuesdays & Thursdays—Sports Uniform

Girls Sports Uniform:

Royal blue track pants/ shorts or sports skorts
Royal blue sports polo with emblem
Royal blue sports jacket or polo fleece jumper
White socks
Sneakers

Boys Sports Uniform:

Royal blue track pants or shorts
Royal blue sports polo with emblem
Royal blue sports jacket or polo fleece jumper
White socks
Sneakers

Leggings are not part of the school uniform and are not to be worn under school dresses or skorts. If the weather is cold students are allowed to wear their winter uniform.

School Hats must be worn at recess and lunch times in Term 4.

Sneakers are only to be worn on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Grade 6 Students may wear their Grade 6 Polo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Hopeful Kids Are Happy Kids

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