Please note that all library books need to be returned by Friday, 10th December.

Unfortunately, due to the number of damaged books being returned, we have had to replace several books and will now be sending a note home with the cost of replacing the badly damaged books.

BOOK SALE

On Tuesday, 14th December, we will be having a book sale of our used library books at the Mary Mackillop Hall. These books are in great condition but are no longer needed in the library or classroom. Prices will range from 50c - $2 per book. Packs can be made  up for $5. All the money raised will be divided between S.R.C. fundraisers and the library to purchase new books.

Dear Friends and Families of St Mary’s,

 We have had a busy week preparing for our end of year celebrations, and we are excited to come together for our Graduation Dinner and Mass tonight and Friday morning.

 I thank all the staff for making these wonderful events come to life through their dedication to the students and our school community.

 We celebrated the second week of Advent with a beautiful reflection from the senior students. They took us on a journey about Peace and how we can be peacemakers and people of peace.

 Advent is a time of reflection and anticipation in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming". The advent season symbolises both the waiting for the birth of Christ and his return. A popular tradition during Advent is the advent wreath made of evergreen to symbolise everlasting life amid winter and a circle to remind us of both God's unending love and the eternal life offered through Jesus Christ.

The Advent wreath has four candles - one is lit each Sunday of the four weeks of Advent. Each candle represents a new focus and time of reflection. The second week of Advent is the candle of peace.  This candle reminds us that the angels declared "peace on earth" at the birth of Jesus. Jesus offers us inner peace and peace with others. We can know and experience peace today only through the life of Jesus Christ.

May we all take the time to find Peace in our lives and recognise the need to stop and listen for quiet in these busy weeks leading up to Christmas.

Take Care,

Maria

TERM 4

MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER - THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER

2022 TERM 1

MONDAY 31st JANUARY 2022 - TERM 1 STARTS FOR ALL STUDENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			9th Last day to hand in Christmas Raffle tickets. Grade 6 Graduation Dinner at 6:00 pm	10th Hot lunch day, orders must be in by 9:00 am Christmas Raffle draw. End of year Mass - 9:30 and Graduation Ceremony
13th Christmas Nativity 12:00 noon	14th	15th Grade 2/3 Kris Kringle	16th Grade 4/5/6 Kris Kringle LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS FINISH at 3.15pm	17th Happy Holidays

Tickets for our Christmas Raffle were sent out a few weeks ago to families. We would like to remind you that the tickets and cash are due back on today as the draw will be held tomorrow - Friday, 10th December.

The prizes are displayed as you enter the office area.

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.

Our students were very busy yesterday,  making super-healthy, dietary-conscious; honey joys with coconut oil replacing butter. The students look very pleased with their work.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS & INFORMATION

A primary source of communication between home and school is our weekly newsletter. This will be sent home with students and emailed every Thursday. The newsletter is also available on our school website. https://www.stmyarram.catholic.edu.au/

We are no longer using SkoolBag App. All school information, updates and news will be on our new SZapp only. 

Please go to our website https://www.stmyarram.catholic.edu.au/

click onto Get Our School App and follow the Installing Szapp Instructions. 

SENIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES

This week, our senior class students have been working on writing Acrostic Poems using the words 'NEW YEAR'. This is some of their work.

Five children celebrated their Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, 5th December. Congratulations, William, Charlotte, Xavier, Vanessa and Blake.

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.

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.