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Dear Parents, Guardians and Community,
Welcome back. I hope everyone had a great break. We welcome several students back to our schools and we also have two new students joining us. We welcome Clementine ( Prep LS) and Olivia (Prep M) who are new to our school and we welcome back James (2E) and Estelle (3/4/RM). Let's all make them feel very welcome in our community.
Today we have our Annual Parent Teacher Interviews/ Student led conferences. Thank you for everyone who was able to book in for their meeting. It is an important part of systems for supporting students. If you are unable to make this time, please arrange with the teachers for another meeting time.
Last Call out for the Australian Maths Competition. The competition is only a few weeks away, so please make sure you register at our front office. Cost $8.50. The tests has two competition levels, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6.
This Thursday our students are being visited by Para Olympian Nathan Pellissier. Nathan won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics in his sport Para Table tennis Class 8. Nathan was going to join us on Friday but a slight change of plans meant he needed to come on Thursday.
Next Week we have a visit from the Bell Shakespeare company performing "just Romeo and Juliette." They will be performing for our Grades 3-6 students.
Next week, we also have a shoe laces incursion for our Junior Students. The students will be learning how to tie their own school laces!!
Friday the 26th of July is our Whole School Olympics Day. Students will be taking part in many Olympics themed activity throughout the day. Go Australia.
Finally, the school had quite a bit of flood damage over the holidays after some tiles got dislodged. 3/4RM had part of their ceiling replaced, carpet squares will be replaced in the hallway and there has been some repainting of the hallway ceiling. We still have some roof tiles that need to be replaced at the front of the school which will require a boom lift to be used to access it. It was a busy time.
God Bless
Anthony
St Mary’s Faith News
School and Parish Connections
Gospel : Mark 6: 30-34
Feeding the five thousand
The apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught.
He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.
Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them.
As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.
Children’s Mass - Sunday 28th July
We have our monthly St Mary’s Children's Liturgy on Sunday the 28th July at 10:30 am.
Flyers will be sent home this week asking for volunteers to read and sing in the choir.
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.
Thank you to all the families who are encouraging their children to get involved. We hope more families take up the invitation to join the celebration.
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 /6 D |
3 |
Tuesday 27th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5 /6 S |
3 |
Wednesday 28th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5/ 6 A/K |
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 |
6:30 pm |
School Hall |
Seniors Mass 5 / 6 KP |
2nd August |
11:30 am |
Church |
Mary MacKillop Mass |
9th August |
9:15 am |
Church |
Feast of the Assumption |
15th August |
9:15 am |
Church |
Year 5 & 6 Family Mass |
Saturday 17th August |
6:00 pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5 /6 D |
27th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5 /6 S |
28th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Confirmation 5 / 6 AK |
29th August |
6:00pm |
Church |
Fathers Day Mass |
30th August |
9:15am |
Church |
Seniors Mass 5 / 6 D |
6th Spetember |
11:30 |
Church |
Welcome back! We have some EXCITING events in the Library this term!
Parents and Friends Association
The St Mary’s School Disco is Coming!
The P&F Committee are very pleased (and excited) to kick off ticket sales for the beloved St Mary’s School Disco! This is a great time of year for the kids to come together, have some fun and show off their dance moves. Alternatively, for those who need a break from the dance floor are welcome to have some chill out time in our dedicated quiet zones.
Regardless, this is set to be a fun night just for our children!
The Disco is locked in for the 9th August and will be held across 2 sessions in the School Hall.
- Session one is for the Preps, Grade 1 & 2’s and will run from 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
- Session two is for Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6’s and will run from 7.30pm to 8.45pm.
The cost is $10 per child and tickets can be purchased via CDF Pay. Please note that only St Mary’s children are able to attend this event.
We are also seeking volunteers for the night to help serve lollies and keep an eye on these party animals! If you are interested in volunteering please also register via CDF Pay or email ebonygalizi@hotmail.com directly. This event cannot go ahead without the help of our volunteers.
All volunteers must hold a current Working With Children Check.
ALTAR SERVING PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY GRADE 3 -5 :
For any child interested in joining as a new altar server at Mass every 2nd week there is a practice this Saturday in the Church at 1- 2 pm.
Both boys or girls are welcome. Parents, do not hesitate to ring myself on 0400524363 or email me on greg.trythall@cam.org.au for any
further clarification if any of your child are interested in joining our altar server team.
Best wishes
Fr Greg
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