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Dear Parents, Guardians and Community,
This week we reach the final week of term with a two week break. The sudden cold weather has got to us all and I know many of our families head north to find some sun.
It has been a very successful term with the school making great strides with our journey with our work in Literacy and Numeracy with the Flourishing Learners Project. We are all teachers incorporating Daily Reviews into their lessons, using better participation strategies and incorporating behaviour practices that improve student learning. We are already seeing the results.
This week school reports are going home. We have had a few bugs with printing, but all looks good. You should be very proud of the achievements of your child and how hard they have worked. I thank the staff at St Mary's, who go above and beyond for the success of your child. I am immensely proud of the staff we have.
Speaking of being proud, congratulations to Mila Batur who, despite being quite unwell, still managed to qualify for the state titles for the 3km running event. There was a huge cheer from the students when she shared her results at our morning assembly.
A couple of reminders:
We have had a couple of parents shared food with students on the green at recess or lunchtime. This places the school in a very difficult position as it can create a lot of jealousy's amongst the students. The more obvious concern is around allergies and food being given to students that they may not be able to eat. So please, can we ask that no parents bring food to the school to share on the green. We have asked parents in the past not to bring foods like 'Hot wings" to the school, as much as it is a nice gesture, once again it creates too many jealousy's.
Can we also ask that parents make sure they go through our registration system if they are coming into the school through our office. This was particularly striking when we did our fire drill last week when we did not have an accurate record of who had entered the building.
I hope everyone has a fantastic break
Reminders:
School finishers 1pm this Friday
Students return Monday July 15
God Bless
Anthony
St Mary’s Faith News
School and Parish Connections
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea.
Then one of the leaders of the synagogue, named Jairus, came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and pleaded with him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.”
So he went with him.
And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him.
Now there was a woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years.
She had endured much under many physicians and had spent all that she had, and she was no better but rather grew worse.
She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his cloak, I will be made well.”
Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.
Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my cloak?”
And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ”
He looked all around to see who had done it.
But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth.
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?”
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; only believe.”
He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
When they came to the synagogue leader’s house, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly.
When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.”
And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was.
Taking her by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” And immediately the girl stood up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement.
He strictly ordered them that no one should know this and told them to give her something to eat.
Children’s Mass - Sunday 30th June
We have our monthly St Mary’s Children's Liturgy on Sunday the 30th June at 10:30 am.
Flyers have been sent home asking for volunteers to read and sing in the choir. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far.
For Families new to the school, the 10:30 Mass on the last Sunday of each month is dedicated to the children at St Mary’s.
The children lead the Mass with the support of the Charism team. Children at the school can volunteer to read and /or sing with the choir.
Both Monique, the pastoral care officer for the parish and myself, Charlotte Lipnicki, attend the Mass and support the children.
The numbers are growing and the children are keen to be involved.
There are a number of families who regularly attend the 10:30 mass.
Thank you to all the families who are encouraging their children to get involved. It is wonderful to see and as a school this is something we hope more families will take up the invitation to join.
Altar Serving
Dear Parents
Now that 1st Eucharist ceremonies are over this might be an opportunity for your grade 3 or grade 4 children to be open to the possibility of altar serving on a Sunday.
The 6pm Saturday night has more than enough altar servers but we are sparse on the ground for the 8:30 or 10:30 Sunday morning Masses.
If your child shows interest please do not hesitate to contact me on 0400524363 or email me on greg.trythall@cam.org.au . A specialized training session will take place in the Church on Saturday July 20th at 1pm. This gives them confidence in knowing what to do. Don’t hesitate to ring me to clarify anything.
Yours respectfully
Fr Greg
Sacramental Program 2024
If you have any queries can you please contact me directly at clipnicki@smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au
Sacrament |
Term |
Date |
Where |
Notes |
Confirmation Information session |
3 |
Thursday 1st August 6:30pm |
School Hall |
Led by Fr Elio Capra |
Confirmation - 5/6D |
3 |
Tuesday 27th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5/6S |
3 |
Wednesday 28th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5/6AK |
3 |
Thursday 29th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Important Dates for Term 3
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Year 5/6 Confirmation Information Evening |
1st August |
6:30pm |
School Hall |
Seniors Mass 5/6AK |
2nd August |
11:30am |
Church |
Mary MacKillop Mass |
9th August |
9:15am |
Church |
Feast of the Assumption |
15th August |
9:15am |
Church |
Year 5 & 6 Family Mass |
Saturday 17th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5/6D |
27th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5/6S |
28th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5/6AK |
29th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Fathers Day Mass |
30th August |
9:15am |
Church |
Seniors Mass 5/6D |
6th September |
11:30am |
Church |
Whole School Art Day
On Friday 2nd August our school will be having a whole school Art Day. There will be more information about this event after the holidays. For this day, the children will be able to dress up in an Art Theme.
If you have a chance over the school holidays you might like to help your child get their costume ready.
Ideas may be
- A famous artist
- Something art related such as a paintbrush or a crayon
- A piece of artwork
- Colourful clothing
- An artist
- Your favourite colour
Thank you,
Jenny Sutton Art Teacher
In Week 10 students in Years 5/6 presented their drama plays to small audiences. The Performing Arts classroom was transformed into a black box theatre and parents were invited to watch the students perform the plays they created.
The students showed their flair for creativity in their scripts, comedic talents in their dialogue, and the performances were well-received. They bravely took on the challenges of live theatre showing a commitment to developing their dramatic skills in front of an audience.
A special thank you to Mr Stephen for his hard work in constructing the theatre. Much gratitude and appreciation to Ms Deb and Mrs Tucker for their support and flexibility in allowing us to use the library as part of this performance.
Well done to all the students who performed last week!
Ms Gina
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Session one is for the Preps, Grade 1 & 2’s and will run from 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
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Session two is for Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6’s and will run from 7.30pm to 8.45pm.