Tell Us What You Think - Closes tomorrow

It is that time of the year again when you get a chance to tell us what you think about St Mary's Primary School via an anonymous survey. 

This year the Archdiocese has engaged the company, The Learning Bar, and their 'Tell Us What You Think' surveys for parents, students in Years 4 - 6 and teachers. The change in supplier will provide more detailed data to our Head Office and schools and, in particular, more information relating to wellbeing. 

The data we receive helps inform our Annual Improvement and Strategic Plans. 

The survey window is open until tomorrow, Friday 11 June. To complete the survey visit the link below or paste it into your browser.

http://tellthemfromme.com/stmaryscrookwell2583 

Please remember that we welcome direct feedback at any time and would hope that you would see your child's teacher or me immediately should any concerns arise. 

First Eucharist

Congratulations to Lauren, Katyanna, Addin, Riley, Joe, Ava, Lachlan, Bridie and William on receiving their First Eucharist last weekend at celebrations held at Sacred Heart Taralga, Lady of Fatima, Goublrun and St Mary's, Crookwell. 

Thank you to Mrs Skelly and Mrs S Croker for all of their work and supporting the students in their preparation.

Semester 1 Reporting

Next Friday, 18 June, your child will receive their Semester 1 Report and Work Samples Folder. Both items share learning and progress completed in both Term 1 and Term 2.

For Kindergarten students:

• Achievement in each subject will be reported using a four-point scale (Well Above Expectations, Above Expectations, Meeting Expectations and Working Towards Expectations).

For Year 1 to Year 6 students:

• Academic grades for each subject using a five-point scale from A-E will be reported using the NSW Common Grade Scale.

For all students:

• Strand Achievement will be reported in English, Mathematics, Human Society and its Environment, PDHPE and Creative Arts using a five-point scale (Excellent, High, Sound, Basic, Elementary).
• Engagement with Learning statements, which are taken directly from the Australian Curriculum, will provide specific information about your child’s Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Responsibility, using a three-point scale (Beginning, Developing, Consistently)

Currently, a new approach to Academic Reporting is developing. Further work will be undertaken in the coming months across the system to determine how progress and achievement are best reported based on what we know to be important information about a student’s learning and progress.

Conversations are an important part of the reporting progress. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with your child's teacher if you have any concerns.

Kids Acting On Stage (KAOS)

What terrific performances by St Mary's students Lucy, Bryce, Elisha, Peter, Briana, Toby, Chloe, Angus, Gabby, Charlie B, Tahlia, Rory and Sofia at KAOS' presentation of The Jungle Book over the weekend.

The entertaining show kept the audience engaged with singing, dancing, interaction and an engaging storyline, over three performances.

The children can all be very proud of their effort and dedication over the ten weeks rehearsal period.

Enrolling Now 

Enrolments in Catholic  Schools in Canberra have now closed. In NSW enrolments continually remain open however we would appreciate it if they could be completed as soon as possible, as our 2022 staffing is allocated at the end of this term.

If you have a child starting school at St Mary's next year we would appreciate it if you could please enrol your child now online or call Belinda for an enrolment pack.  https://enrolments.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/nsw-enrol/start

School Fees Due Tomorrow

If you haven't paid your Term 2 school fees please ensure that, unless you have a direct debit in place, you organise payment as soon as possible.

If you do have a direct debit in place, please ensure that it covers the minimum amount required per week- $42.77 for 1 child, $47.54 for 2 children, $52.31 for 3 or more children.

If you would like to have a discussion regarding your fees, please do not hesitate to speak to me or Belinda as there are a number of options available.

Lost Property and Naming of Clothes

Please ensure that all pieces of clothing, lunch boxes, drink bottles and other items sent to school are well named so we can return pieces to their owners quickly before the end of term.

NCCD - Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Please find attached information about collection of data regarding students in our school.