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Dear Parents, Guardians and Community,
Wishing everyone a Happy and Joyous Christmas
as we come together to celebrate the Birth of Jesus.
May we all take this time to appreciate those around us
and the good things in our lives.
Thank you to all our families for your efforts. We know that a child's success is built around the family and your efforts with your child is valued by the school.
Thank you to our School Board for their advice and time, a much appreciated support to myself and our school leaders. We particularly thank Steve Sagona and Lisa Rogers for their time on the School Board and have now finished their time at our school.
Thank You to Father Greg, our spiritual leader and for me personally, he offers tremendous wisdom. You remind us what our work is really about.
Thank you to our Parents and Friends Association for the many events they provide for our families and students. They do a great role bringing our community together and building community spirit,
Thank you to our Administration team, Gemma Marshall, Madeleine Grace and Sherralee O'Reilly who keep the place running without fuss and a smile on their faces.
Thank you to our School Leaders, Laura Graham, Michelle Ristovski, Charlotte Lipnicki and Hannah Power. It is your Leadership that keeps this school at the forefront of contemporary education.
Thank you to our teachers Danielle Salpigtidis, Charlotte Lipnicki, Kerri Gunn, Melissa Cowan, Danielle Mahony, Michelle Ebinger, Elisa Tamburro, Jordan Lovett, Jenny Sutton, Michelle Ristovski, Lucy McCarthy Hill, James Howat, Shannon Zammit, Kieran Condon, Kirra Bundy, Paul Bender and Daryl Marmion for their dedication, passion and care.
Thank you to our Specialist Teachers Karoline Cooke, Jordan Lovett, Jenny Sutton, Melissa Edmunds and Gine Coetzee, who give the students opportunities that excite and inspire them.
Thank you to Deb Styzinski and Helen Tucker in our Library who have a great love for children reading and pass that love onto our students.
Thank you to Learning Support Staff Hannan Power (coordinator) Nicole Eckhardt ( Enhancement Teacher) Mimma Cutroni, Catherine Anicic, Charlotte Jezard, Kristina Fortuna, Michael Phem, Michelle Dunn, Donna Scerri, Sheridan McCutcheon and Cathy Seroski who support some of our students with the most needs.
Thank you to Tu Nguyen our Technology support who makes sure all our technology runs smoothly.
Thank you to Stephen Donald our handy man and who can do amazing things with his hands, fixing, replacing and building whatever we ask him to do.
And Finally, thank you to our students who arrive each morning excited and ready for the day ahead, You are the reason we come to work each day excited to be a small part of your life's journey.
School Uniform Purchasing: Just to let everyone know that families will no longer be able to purchase the school uniform through CDF Pay. Our uniform suppliers are building their own online platform that should be ready early 2024. In the meantime we will revert back to the paper ordering until that is finalised. Our Indigenous Sport's top is arriving this Friday at the warehouse, so should be ready for pick up before school starts in 2024
Goodbye and good luck to the following staff Paul Bender, Kirra Bundy, Jordan Lovett, Catherine Anicic, Sheridan McCutcheon and Shannon Zammit. we welcome to our staff in 2024 Judith Alves and welcome back Angela Pezzano and Ana Nokolic (LSO)
To our many families who are finishing their time at St Mary's. We thank you for your contributions and wish you all the best. I am sure we will see you again in our Church, school fete and the streets of Wiliamstown.
We look forward to an exciting 2024 full of learning, adventure and inspiration
See you all Tuesday January 30th.
God Bless
Anthony
School Captains 2024
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Exciting news for our budding vocal talents! This year, the organizers of the Children's Christmas Eve Pageant are thrilled to introduce a children's choir, and we want your child to be a part of it!
Look out for the expression of interest form coming home this Friday. If your child is eager to lend their voice to the festive cheer on Christmas Eve, simply fill in the form and send it back to school.
Once we have the lineup of our talented singers, further details about choir practices will be shared with you. Let's make this Christmas Eve Pageant truly special with the enchanting voices of our school's young stars!
Get ready to spread the joy through song!
Sacrament Programs for 2024
Reconciliation - Year 3 Students
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Church celebrates Jesus’ gift of forgiveness. Through their preparation, the Year 3 students will explore their ability of making good choices and the importance of forgiveness.
Next year, the children in Year 3 will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Term 1. At St Mary’s this a very intimate celebration with the candidate’s family and Fr Greg. Each candidate will need to book in for a ten minute session. Further information about booking a time will be shared in Term 1 next year.
The dates are as follows:
Tuesday 5th March 4:00 - 6:00pm
Wednesday 6th March 4:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 8th March 4:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday 9th March 10:00am -12:00pm
First Eucharist - Year 3 and 4 Students
Eucharist is the Sacrament that completes the process of initiation and is when the students can fully participate in the Eucharist by receiving Holy Communion. Eucharist is unique among the sacraments as it at the heart of our faith. The Eucharist, or Mass is the most powerful way we encounter the presence of Jesus Christ.
Next Year, the students in Year 3 /4 at St Mary’s will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist in Term 2. There will be one Mass for each Year 3 / 4 class. This will be the 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday evening. Further Information about the program and requirements will be provided next year.
The Dates are as follows:
Saturday 18th May -3 /4 RM
Saturday 25th May - 3/ 4C
Saturday 1st June - 3 / 4 T
Confirmation - Year 5 and 6 Students
The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second of the three sacraments of initiation. Confirmation completes Baptism, by which, in the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism oil, the students are confirmed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit and strengthened to follow Jesus more closely. In their preparation for receiving this sacrament, the students will be reminded of their participation in the ministry and mission of Jesus.
Next Year, the students in Year 5/ 6 at St Mary’s will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Term 3. There will be one Mass for each Year 5 / 6 class. This will be held on a weeknight at 6:00 pm. Further Information about the program and requirements will be provided next year.
The Dates are as follows:
Tuesday 27th August - 5 /6 D
Wednesday 28th August - 5/ 6S
Thursday 29th August -5 / 6 AK
Some important dates to Remember for Term 4
Event |
Date |
Time |
Where |
Seniors Mass |
Friday 1st December |
11:30 am |
Church |
Advent Liturgy 1 |
Friday 1st December |
3:00 pm |
School Hall |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
Friday 8th December |
9:15 am |
Church |
Advent Liturgy 2 |
Friday 8th December |
3:00 pm |
School Hall |
End of Year Mass |
Thursday 14th December |
11:30 am |
Church |
CHRISTMAS MASSESSunday 24th 6:00pm Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant LiturgySunday 24th 9:00pm Christmas Vigil (Carols from 8:30)Monday 25th 9:30am Christmas Day Mass