Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe
Term One Dates
| WEEK FOUR | |
| Friday 25 February |
Gymnastics Program Tuckshop - Eleanor, Catherine F, Volunteer needed |
| WEEK FIVE | |
| Monday 28 February |
Tuckshop - Elise, Belinda and Tennille Counsellor visit |
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Tuesday 1 March |
Year Four Art Focus Day |
| Wednesday 2 March |
Ash Wednesday Mass 12pm |
| Friday 4 March |
Gymnastics Program Tuckshop -Claire, Pip and Rebecca |
Leadership Induction
Last week we held our Opening School Mass and Presentation of our Captains' badges. I would like to congratulate all our student leaders, including all the Year Six students, on the exemplary way they have started the year.
Northern Region Swimming
Congratulations to the St Mary's team of swimmers who competed at Yass today. Thank you to Mrs. Sally-Anne Croker for her team coordination and to Mrs. Rie O'Brien and our parent helpers who jumped in as the St Mary's timekeepers on the day.
I would like to congratulate Harry Price, Sophie Culley and Rory Bensley who will now be representing the Northern Region at the Archdiocesan Swimming Championships on 8 March in Queanbeyan.
Restrictions for Schools - Update
As Premier Dominic Perrottet announced yesterday, COVID Smart settings in NSW schools have been revised.
Core COVID Smart measures will remain in place, including enhanced cleaning and maximising natural and mechanical ventilation in line with health advice.
From Monday 28 February:
- Cohorting requirements and activity restrictions will be relaxed - enabling students to engage and interact more freely across classes and year groups.
- Schools will be able to welcome more visitors onto school grounds, including parents, and will resume activities such as assemblies and school camps.
From Monday, 7 March:
- Mask requirements will be lifted for primary school and early education staff.
Three-Way Conversations and Interim Reports
You are invited to attend a ten-minute face-to-face or telephone three-way (parent/student/teacher) conversation on Monday 14 or Tuesday 15 March. This conversation will provide you with an opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into the new school year, their social development and engagement with learning.
At this meeting, the teacher will also provide you with your child's Interim Report. The Interim Report gives you an indication of your child's enjoyment and interest in learning new things, ability to ask and answer questions, perseverance with tasks, work habits, ability to avoid distractions, follow school rules and collaborate with others.
Students in Years One - Six are to attend the meeting with their parents. Kindergarten students are not required to be part of the interview process.
If you have any concerns before these Three-Way Conversations please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
To book a time slot please use the link below. If you have trouble booking through the digital Session Keeper please contact Belinda. Likewise, if none of the appointment times suit, please contact Belinda to arrange a more suitable time.
https://smpscrookwell.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/22
At the end of Term Two, you will receive your child's Academic Report.
P&F Meeting & AGM
Thank you to all the parents who came along to the P & F AGM and General Meeting on Tuesday night. Once again a strong P & F Executive team has been formed.
Congratulations to Daniel Walsh who has been re-elected to the position of President and Reané Strode, who has accepted the role of Secretary. We thank our outgoing secretary Mel Haynes for her years of dedication to the role. We also welcome back Allison Hewitt, who is continuing in the Treasurer position.
We welcome Rechell Naughton, Catherine Culley, Mel Haynes, Sally Galland, Paul Millet and Jolene Grove to the Executive Committee. Our sub-committee coordinators are James McCormack- Cattle Committee, Catherine Culley, Jolene Grove, Dave Culley and Daniel Tarlinton - Sheep and Wool Committee and Alison Hewitt, Pip Frost and Tennille McIntosh- Tuckshop coordinators.
At this meeting, classes were allocated a fundraising event for the year. (See the 'P&F News' section in this newsletter.) You will receive information about your class event from the coordinator as the year progresses.
Thank you to all our parents for your consistent support of St Mary’s P & F events.
Local Excursion Consent
This afternoon you will receive a Local Excursion Consent Form. This general consent form allows your child/children to take part in local excursions. Examples of a 'Local Excursion' could include going to the showground for our Cross Country Carnival or Todkill park for our Athletics Carnival, a visit to the Senior Citizens centre, planting with Landcare at Kiamma Creek, and the like.
Please complete and return the form to school as soon as you are able.
Medical Action Plans
If your child has an Anaphylaxis or Asthma Action Plan, please ensure Belinda has the most up to date copy.
A "Consent to Dispense Medicine" form must also be completed for students who require regular medicine. If you haven't completed one of these, please see Belinda or go to the Parent Page of our website to find the form.
All medicine must be kept at the office, not in students' bags, please.
Commonwealth Bank National Teaching Awards
The Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards are open to teachers and school leaders in all Australian schools until 27 March. Nominating an inspirational and dedicated teacher is a great way to recognise and celebrate their efforts. The nomination process is fast and simple and anyone in your community can nominate a teacher or teachers can self-nominate. The Catholic Education Office has encouraged all Principals to share this opportunity with our communities. Further information, including the steps for nomination, can be accessed via https://teachingawards.com.au/#about.
Farewell Stevie
It is with sadness that we bid farewell to ex-student, Stevie Hunt. Stevie was a student at St Mary's from 2002.
We remember Stevie for his determination. He always tried his hardest regardless of the serious health conditions he battled every day. Stevie never gave up.
A ceremony of Christian burial will be held at St Mary's Church on Friday at 12pm. Our senior students (Year 5 and Year 6) are invited to take part in a Guard of Honour at the end of Mass. If you would prefer your child not to participate in this, please contact the school.
