Welcome Back

Welcome back to the final term of school for the year. I hope everyone managed to enjoy some rest over the spring break.

Today we are thrilled to be able to welcome Fr. Joshy to the St Mary's School Community. Fr. Joshy celebrated Mass with us this morning. We are very much looking forward to getting to know both Fr Joshy and Fr Alex. 

This term promises to be action-packed with many fun educational and community-minded events on the horizon. 

Our first major event this term is the Boorowa Touch Football Carnival for Years 2-6 held on Friday 25 October. This is a wonderful non-competitive day that allows the children to develop their skills in a supportive and fun environment. We have two teams registered for each class. Remember to pack a hat and plenty of water. Canteen facilities are available. 

In Week 3 we have our very special Grandparents Day event. This day will commence with Mass at 9.30am and be followed by classroom visits. At 11.00am we will provide morning tea in the MP Hall for our visitors. If families could please send in a plate of food to share this would be greatly appreciated. Our Year One families are serving the morning tea and selling tickets in a raffle as their fundraising event on this day. If you can assist please contact Rechell Naughton.

After morning tea, at 11.45 am, our students will perform on stage to a collection of movie tunes. The day will conclude at approximately 12.45pm.  

Unfortunately, late last term, well after our calendar was set, the compulsory annual Principal Leaders Day Meeting date was changed. I am now unable to attend this wonderful event (my favourite of the year!) so will leave you all in Sally Croker's very capable hands.  

Please see a link to the invitation sent home below:

Grandparents Day Invitation 2019

Staff Spirituality Day

On Monday the staff enjoyed a special Spirituality Day led by Sr Maureen McDermott, a Sister of St Joseph from Ardlethan. The day gave time for our souls to catch up with our bodies.  In the busyness of our life, it's very easy to forget to take time to breathe, contemplate and reflect but these are very important tools that assist us to keep on top of our hectic lives. 

A special thank you to Sr Rosemary and Therese Skelly for organising this special day.

Thank You

I would like to thank Gillian McCann for her generous donation to the school. Gillian teaches singing and guitar to some of our students and uses one of our rooms for her lessons. Gillian's contribution will be put towards improving our hall sound system. 

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It partners with local churches in developing nations to reach out to children by providing gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need.

We are aiming to fill as many shoeboxes as possible. Items can include small toys, hair accessories, hairbrush, toothbrush, skipping rope, marbles, pencils, notepads, textas, handkerchiefs, etc.  Alternatively, if you are unable to send in items to place in the box, a monetary contribution to assist with the $10 postage per box would be appreciated.

Term Four Clubs

This term the following clubs will be on offer:

Students have been asked to sign up to the clubs this week (excluding Morning and Maths Clubs) and they will commence next week. 

Confirmation

On Sunday 22 September many of our students and ex-students received the Sacrament of Confirmation in a beautiful ceremony. Congratulations to each of the students involved. Thank you to their families for supporting them through the program and on their journey ahead.

Thank you to Sr Rosemary and Belinda Cudaj for preparing the children for this very special Sacrament.

I would like to share another photo of this event, this time with Ashleigh included (sorry Ash!).