Dear Parents,

It has been an excellent start to Term Four with the children settling back into the classroom routines and connecting with peers.

Thank you for the way in which you all have embraced the staggered start and the resilience shown by our school community.

On Tuesday, we conducted our Parent/ Teacher phone conferences, and the response was highly positive. The meetings provided an opportunity to discuss the successes and challenges that the past terms have presented for our students and families.

If you require further discussion with the teaching staff, please contact the school.

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe.

Maria

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October

December

TERM 4

MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER - THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER

2022 TERM 1

MONDAY 31st JANUARY 2022 - TERM 1 STARTS FOR STUDENTS

MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER - MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Thank you to all our parents for your participation in the Parent/Teacher Conferences.

If you didn't get the opportunity to speak to your child's teacher, please contact the school office on 5182 5659 to arrange a meeting to discuss your child's progress.

SOCKTOBER

On the 26th of October, we will be wearing coloured, silly socks. You can wear socks anywhere, on your hands, feet, as ear-rings and even in your hair!

Bring a gold coin donation to raise money for children in need!

By the SRC: Breanna, Olivia, Lyla, Ava and Gabby.

Our middle classroom (Grades 2/3) have had a busy week, they've been learning to spell rhythmically by sounding out the letters in time to music. 

The middle class students are learning about 'Healthy Bodie' and are focusing on the Digestive System this week.

They have also been reading and writing about the picture storybook 'The Wall' which focuses on the necessity of looking at the wonders of the world around us and the need for acceptance and cultural respect.

Foundation Orientation dates for 2022 foundation students are:

Tuesday, 9th November - 9:00 - 12:00

Tuesday, 16th November - 9:00 - 12:00

Tuesday 23rd November - 9:00 - 12:00

We are excited to welcome our new students to St. Mary's.

If you would like to enrol your child to St. Mary's, information packages are available at the school office and we would be happy to organise a tour of our beautiful school.

National Bandanna Day is held on the last Friday of October ( 29th October 2021) to raise awareness for young people impacted by cancer.

Bandannas are available for sale at the school office for $5. They can also be worn as a face mask.

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

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.

Uniform price lists are available at the school office.

The Show Pavillions - Art, Craft and Photography Competition.

Ms. Heather Flynn began collecting artwork from the students at our school in December 2020 to enter The Show Pavillion's competition. There were small cash prizes and certificates awarded to winning, placing and commended entries.

Here are some of our proud students with their well deserved prizes.

Congratulations to them all for their creativity and effort.