Term 4 Dates

Stage 3 Restrictions

We currently remain in Stage 3 Restrictions for Schools. For us this means:

• Non-essential visitors are not permitted in schools. 

• Parents and carers must follow their school’s advice regarding changes to drop off and pick up. Parents should:

  • remain outside of school grounds (note some exceptions may apply regarding schools for specific purposes, vulnerable students or students with disability)
  • maintain physical distancing by avoiding gathering outside of school gates
  • follow mask-wearing requirements and sign in using the Service NSW QR code when entering the school.

• Dance and/or drama are permitted in line with COVID-Safe practices.
• Mixing of classes is not permitted.
• Schools must make alternative arrangements for graduations, formals and school dances that support the broader guidance. Schools can plan for these events to be held on or after 3 December.
• Sanitising and temperature checking through the Old Hall each morning.
• Students who have cold or flu symptoms are required to remain at home and to get a COVID test. Negative test results are required to be sighted for staff and students before returning to school.
• Masks are to be worn by adults inside.
• Students are encouraged to wear masks inside, however, this is not compulsory.
• Canteens can operative where appropriate hygiene measures are in place.
• All staff, contractors and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated by 8 November.

Kindergarten Orientation Programs

Showcase of Learning

It is with great delight that Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two will present their Showcase of Learning Assembly virtually on Friday 12 November at 12.30pm. Our Years 3-6 students and families will be provided with a link to this LIVE event, unless restrictions ease prior. 

Fee Support For Families Affected By COVID-19

I am pleased to confirm that the system will continue financial support to families in Term 4 arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility for fee relief will be based on the financial hardship experienced by families due to  COVID-19. If you would like to apply for this support please contact Belinda for the relevant documentation.

Baby News!

We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of a gorgeous baby brother for Anna (Year 2) and Noah O'Brien (Kinder 2022). Both mum and bub are well. Congratulations Ange and Jono!

School Counsellor

Yesterday, Jaye Corkeron commenced her position as Student and Family Counsellor for this term, taking over from Sharyn. Jaye has had a changeover meeting with Sharyn and will have access to the current referrals. 

Jaye comes with a wealth of experience. She is a psychologist who has previously worked as a school counsellor in Primary and High Schools in Canberra. She also worked in the Bushfire Counselling Program and EAP program for CatholicCare. Jaye has worked in a school as a psychologist, doing psychometric assessments.

At present, Jaye will do telehealth sessions, until restrictions ease, each Wednesday. If you, or your child, would like to make an appointment with Jaye please complete the online referral via https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form

Drop-off and Pick-up

Please be aware that you cannot drop off or pick up your children in the Bus Zone at the front of the school. The Bus Zone is effective between 8.30am - 9.30am and 3.00pm - 4.00pm. This area is often monitored by highway patrol.

After the signposted Bus Zone, near the bottom gate, there is a short area marked with a 'No Parking' sign. You must not park in this area between 8.30am - 9.30am and 3.00pm - 4.00pm, however, you can stop for less than 2 minutes if you stay within 3m of your vehicle if you are dropping off or picking up passengers or loading or unloading items.

Operation Christmas Box

Each year, St Mary's supports the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Box by asking for donations to help fill shoeboxes with various items such as gifts, clothes, something for school and hygiene products to send to children overseas.

If you are able to help with donating items, please see below for a list of suggested items.

JUSTICE and SERVICE at St Mary’s

The life of our Catholic school is founded on the belief that every person is created in the image of God and is precious.  Our school motto and values call us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in treating everyone with respect and dignity. As a Catholic community, we are called to reach out in compassion and service and work for a world where everyone is treated justly.

As part of our Religious Education Curriculum during the Catholic Mission Month of October, we raise awareness in our students about people and communities who experiencing injustice; and about people and communities who are actively answering Jesus’ call to ‘reach out and give life’. We are learning about poverty around the world and about how we can help make a difference. We are looking forward to our Socktober Day on 5 November (Please remember to collect and send in old socks, bubble wrap, plastic bags, Styrofoam, old Tshirts/light material clothing)

This week is Anti-Poverty Week (17-23 October), and our Years 3-6 students have been learning about the very real injustice of poverty in Australia.

The Poverty in Australia 2020 report found:

• In Australia, there are more than 3.24 million people living below the poverty line. That includes 774,000 children or more than 1 in 6.
• Many of those affected are living in deep poverty – on average $282 a week below the poverty line.

With the awareness that poverty exists in our very own country, and that those affected by it should be treated with respect and dignity, our students will make a more meaningful contribution to our upcoming St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal (reaching out to assisting men, women and children living in poverty in our communities).  

“Poverty exists. Poverty hurts us all. We can all do something about it.”

If more Australians have a greater understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and achievable solutions that can end it; there will be greater action taken to answer Jesus’ call to help end it.

Jesus asks us to:

• Feed the hungry
• Give drink to the thirsty
• Welcome the stranger
• Care for the sick
• Visit the imprisoned

As we are all made in the image of God, whenever we do these things Jesus tells us, we do it for Him.

‘The truth is, anything you did for any of my people here,^[a] you also did for me.’ Matthew 25:35-40

Interschool Touch Football Event

With COVID restrictions easing, we are working on providing our students with some more sporting experiences this Term. We have been working with Crookwell Public School to come together and participate in an inter-school touch football gala day.

At this stage the details are as follows:

Date:              Wednesday 17 November

Classes:         ALL students in Years 3-6

Time:              Approximately 10am-1pm

Where:          Memorial Oval, Crookwell

This will be a great opportunity for us to return to some form of community sport and building on our community spirit.

Swimming Carnival 2022

Due to the current refurbishments of the Crookwell Swimming Pool, we are unable to use the local pool for our 2022 school swimming carnival.

We have been fortunate to make a booking at the Goulburn Swimming pool on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3 2022.

The format is yet to be finalised, stay tuned. 

Class Awards

Please refer to PDF flyer for information on bus travel

Bus_2021_Term_4_newsletter.pdf

For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Sharon Cashman, via email or call into the Parish Office at the Old Convent Building on Thursdays only.

Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au

Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx 

Phone: 48321 633 

Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)

Crookwell Junior Summer Season Oztag

Head to the link for more information and to register or message Kayla Gann on 0407761599 if you require any help. 

https://act.oztag.com.au/summer-rego-competitions/crookwelloztag/