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Dear Families and Friends of St Mary’s,
It has been a wonderful week at St Mary’s, with the school abuzz with fantastic learning taking place. We welcomed our Foundation students for 2022 in our Orientation Program, and we had a fabulous morning with the Grade 5 students taking on the Buddy role to help with the activities. We look forward to next Tuesday when we enjoy their company once more.
I am thrilled we can be more actively involved as a school community and we have a busy end of the term ahead.
The State Government Guidelines outline that parents must meet the full vaccination criteria to access upcoming school activities.
Parents, guardians and carers who enter school buildings must be fully vaccinated or have a valid medical exception with the following limited exceptions:
- when attending to administer medical treatment to their child when the school cannot administer the treatment.
- when attending to collect their unwell child, they cannot leave the school building unaccompanied by their parent/carer.
- when attending for a momentary period that does not involve any sustained contact with staff or students, for example, to collect a completed art project or similar.
All adults, including parents, guardians and carers attending any school event or activity including, but not limited to assemblies, tours, graduations, transition days or whole of school events, are required to be fully vaccinated and show evidence of vaccination.
Meetings and other discussions (such as Student Support Group meetings) with parents, guardians and carers who do not meet vaccination requirements should be held virtually.
Parents, guardians and carers attending school sites for drop off and pick up who do not enter school buildings do not need to comply with vaccination requirements.
Today, we joined as a school community to commemorate Remembrance Day, one of the Australian calendar’s most significant and poignant days. As a nation, we pause and remember those who have died or suffered in war, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We honour the courage and sacrifice of all Australians who served their country.
Take care and stay safe,
Maria
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8th |
9th |
10th |
11th Remembrance Day  |
12th Hot lunch day orders must be in by 9:00 A.M. Taster Day for Grade 6 students half day@YSC Tennis Friday Bring 50 cents for an Icy Pole |
| 15th |
16th Foundation students orientation day 9:00 - 12:00 Grade 5/6 Camp - Gelantipy |
17th Grade 5/6 Camp - Gelantipy |
18th Grade 5/6 Camp - Gelantipy |
19th Hot lunch day orders must be in by 9:00 A.M. Grade 5/6 Camp - Gelantipy Taster Day for Grade 6 students half day@YSC
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| 22nd |
23rd Foundation students orientation day 9:00 - 12:00 |
24th School Photos from 11:00 AM |
25th |
26th Colour Fun Run |
December
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 29th Nov | 30th Nov School Advisory Committee End of Year Dinner | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|
6th Head Start - 2 day program @ YSC |
7th Head Start - 2 day program @ YSC |
8th |
9th Grade 6 Graduation Dinner |
10th |
| 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS FINISH 3.15pm | 17th |
TERM 4
MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER - THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER
2022 TERM 1
MONDAY 31st JANUARY 2022 - TERM 1 STARTS FOR STUDENTS
We are very happy to announce that our long awaited School Photos will be taken on Wednesday, 24th November.
Please mark your calendars and wear the correct school uniform.
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 at St. Mary's, information packages are available at the school office and we would be happy to organise a tour of our beautiful school.
Religion News
Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day. This is a special day when we remember the men, women and animals that were involved in War.
In Melbourne today, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 100 pigeons will be released, the first time since the memorial opened in 1934 that birds will fly free to mark Remembrance Day.
A release of 20,000 carrier pigeons from the upper gallery at the Shrine’s opening ceremony was a powerful celebration of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.
At the eleventh hour, we pause for a minute’s silence, to remember, so that we never forget the impact of war.
Throughout the week, the students at St Mary’s have been learning about the meaning of Remembrance Day. In the Junior Learning Space, we constructed Peace kites and reflected on Jesus’ message “love one another as I have loved you.”
Kind Regards
Sue Benc
You enter the kitchen. Your child looks at you like she’s hiding something. You see cake crumbs on the bench and the tips of her fingers. ‘Did you eat the chocolate cake?’ Your child smiles at you, with chocolate stuck in her teeth, and innocently replies, ‘No.’
You know your child is not telling the truth. The evidence is everywhere! So, what do you do?
Christmas cards for sale
We were thrilled to welcome our newest enrolments on Tuesday, 9th November. It was such a joy to see the excited smiles on their faces as these delightful, little people walked through our doors for a few hours of 'school'.
They had a lovely morning, which started with a tour of their new school, followed by some PlayDoh time after which and they were read to from the storybook "Big Dog, Little Dog" which is a beautiful, funny story about the ups and downs of welcoming a new family member. They were encouraged to discuss the book and engage in a few activities.
We look forward to seeing them again next week.
We were also very proud of all our students who were incredibly kind, friendly and helpful with the new students.
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.
Many in our school community continue to face financial impacts as a result of the COVID-1 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.
ICY POLE FRIDAY
The SRC's 'Icy- Pole Friday' is on tomorrow (12th November)
Bring in 50 cents and choose your favourite icy treat.
All the money raised will go to children in need.