We are really excited to be able to finally hold our Athletics Carnival, after COVID restrictions and weather issues.

The date is set for Friday 2 December at Todkil Park. The day will be run as an official carnival, with distances measured and races timed. We will also present age champions for our 8yrs to 12yrs age groups.

Our Infants will attend and take part in running events, as well as modified field events as rotation groups.

Thank you to those who have already volunteered for roles on the day.

We are in URGENT need for the highlighted roles. If you can assist please email the office as soon as possible.

We are asking for volunteers for the following roles:

• 8yr team manager- Bec Scott, Pip Frost
• 9yr team manager- Claire McCormack
• 10yr team manager- Rechelle Naughton
• 11yr team manager-
• 12yr team manager- Katie Price
• Timekeepers
• Infants helpers- Cass Wicks

Bush to Beach Water Safety Program

Once again, St Mary’s is taking part in the Beach to Bush Program, an initiative from Surf Life Saving NSW.

Beach to Bush is a primary school-aged surf education program that offers students in regional areas of NSW an introduction to surf lifesaving. The weeklong program has a variety of resources that focus on beach and surf safety along with being safe around dams and inland waterways.

Pam, Hannah and Ian ran a fabulous and very interactive session with our students. They covered the five-point safety checklist when going to the beach, the importance of being sun smart and what to do when you are in trouble in the water.

Thank you, Surf Life Saving NSW, for a brilliant session!