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Term One Dates
| WEEK ONE | |
| Thursday 3 February |
Years 2-6 Swimming Carnival at the Goulburn Pool (Sports Uniform) Kinder/Year One at school (Normal Summer Uniform) |
| Friday 4 February |
Sports Uniform No tuckshop |
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WEEK TWO |
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Monday 7 February |
Catholic Care Counsellor - Madelyn Burns commences No tuckshop |
| Tuesday 8 February |
Year Six Art Focus Day |
| Thursday 10 February |
Opening Mass and Leadership Induction 9.30am Yrs 3-6 |
| Friday 11 February |
No tuckshop |
Welcome to the 2022 school year!
It was wonderful to welcome our students back on Tuesday. They have all had a settled start and have enjoyed getting to know their new teachers and exploring their new learning spaces.
This year we commence with 153 students. A very warm welcome is extended to the new families joining our school community; the Bush, Camilleri, Hannan, Hewitt, Kennedy, McDonald, McIntosh, McWilliam, Pickett, Stephenson, Whittle, Wicks and Edwards families. We wish you all a happy and smooth transition into school life at St Mary's.
I would like to welcome two new members to our staff, Miss Annie Croker, teaching Year Two, and Mrs Alison Davies, our Performing Arts teacher. (Fun fact... Since Year Two started at St Mary's they have had three different class teachers each with the surname 'Croker'.)
Annie was an ex-student of St Mary's who completed her final teaching practicum with us last year.
Alison use to work part-time at St Mary's many years ago and her children- Cameron, Molly and Tasmin attended St Mary's. Alison has recently moved back to Crookwell after four years in Jerrabomberra.
Welcome back to our new and existing students, families and staff. I am confident that 2022 will be a productive and fulfilling year for all!
Kindergarten 2022
Our Kindergarten class arrived at ‘big school’ on Tuesday looking very smart in their St Mary’s uniforms. They had a wonderful day, working well for Mrs Sally-Anne Croker, Mrs Cummins and Mrs Webber. It was lovely to see them ready to engage in their learning so enthusiastically. We wish our new Kinder students a wonderful first year of school!
Opening School Mass
On Thursday 10 February at 9.30am (please note the time has changed), we will hold our Opening School Mass in St Mary's Church for our primary students only. The Captains badges will be blessed and presented to our 2022 School Leaders during this Mass. Due to restrictions, only families of the students receiving badges are able to attend and unfortunately, the morning tea that normally follows, cannot proceed.
Upper Lachlan Shire Australia Day Awards
I would like to congratulate two of our talented ex-students, Lachlan Croker and Jack Page for receiving Upper Lachlan Shire Australia Day awards. Lachlan was awarded the 2021 Sportsperson of the Year and Jack the 2021 Junior Sportsperson of the Year for their outstanding sporting achievements. The awards were presented by the Governor-General.
Holiday Improvements
Over the break, our old 'Meeting Room/Performing Arts Room', now used for an additional Kindergarten learning space, was painted by Mick Cummins. It has come up beautifully. Further improvements to this room will include the installation of a reverse cycle air-conditioning unit and interactive panel.
Thank you also to Scott our maintenance man and Anita our cleaner, and all the staff, for completing many additional holiday improvement and preparation duties.
School Hours
Students commence school at 9.00 am (first bell) and conclude at 3:10 pm (unless they are picked up from 3 pm). Morning Playground supervision does not commence until 8:40am. Please ensure your children are not at school before 8.40am. Afternoon supervision concludes at 3:30pm.
Newsletter
Today you have received the first school newsletter for the year. Newsletters will be emailed out each Thursday afternoon and are also available on the website and Szapp app, however, if you would prefer a print copy, please contact Belinda.
If you require instructions on how to download our Szapp app, please see Belinda.
We love to share our school communities news and events. Please email the office with photos and updates for inclusion in the newsletter.
Contact
Teachers are your first port of call for questions and queries pertaining to the classroom. Appointments can be made with your child's classroom teacher by calling the Office.
I am also happy to support you in any way I can. Typically problems that are addressed quickly, in partnership, are the easiest to solve. I will be available on the school phone (48321 592) for calls usually from 8.00am - 4.30pm daily or via email within the same hours. The email address to be used to contact any staff member is office.stmarysc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Emails sent out of school hours may not be responded to until the following day.
If you wish to make an appointment to see me, please contact Belinda in the Office.
Risk of COVID-19
Through Schoolzine, our school will advise you daily when members of our school community who have been onsite at school, test positive to COVID-19.
NSW Health has provided advice on testing and isolation recommendations for the community following exposure to COVID-19. For school students, parents are encouraged to monitor for symptoms and use the provided RAT kits.
You are reminded that staff and students cannot attend school if they are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. These include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of smell/taste, muscle/joint pains, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, extreme tiredness, unexplained chest pain or conjunctivitis (eye infection).
If symptoms occur at any time, your child should not attend school and should undertake a rapid antigen test. If a rapid antigen test is positive you/your child should isolate and report this to NSW Health and the school. If you cannot access a rapid antigen test, you get a PCR (nose and throat swab) test.
Advice and further resources are available on the NSW Health website including COVID-19 guidelines and fact sheets for People who tested positive or were exposed to COVID-19. Additional resources are also available on the NSW Government website.
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and students are paramount at all times. As such, we will continue to ensure that all necessary health advice is closely followed.
Absence from School
A reminder that any time your child/ren are away from school, that you do ONE of the following: fill in the Schoolzine absentee form, send in a note as soon as possible or notify the Office via email or phone.
Morning Club
Unfortunately, as we have not moved out of Level 3 restrictions for schools and cannot mix student cohorts inside, Morning Club will be unable to resume until further notice.
2022 Term Dates for Students
Term 1: Tuesday 1 February to Friday 8 April
Term 2: Wednesday 27 April - Friday 1 July
Term 3: Tuesday 19 July to Friday 23 September
Term 4: Tuesday 11 October to Thursday 15 December
A warm welcome to St Mary’s School for 2022 to all parents, students and staff. A special welcome to our new Kindies and new families. Jesus always welcomed EVERYONE without exception. “When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them ...” (Luke 9:11). With Jesus as our example, we should never be shy about welcoming others, whether it’s welcoming friends into our home, visitors into our school and church, or saying hello to a stranger.
In 2022 let us all strive to keep up St Mary’s tradition of being a welcoming community.
Go out of your way to smile or wave or say G’DAY
OUR SCHOOL MOTTO, MISSION and VALUES
Our School Motto, mission and values remind us to always reach out to each other and to others with a warm, welcoming and loving heart.
Our motto encourages us to work TOGETHER AS ONE in TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE.
Our Mission is to be…
- Jesus’ hands - offering SERVICE to others
- Jesus’ eyes - seeing the needs of others with COMPASSION
- Jesus’ heart - sharing RESPECT for everyone
- Jesus’ feet - walking the road of JUSTICE
- Jesus’ mind - persevering and striving for EXCELLENCE
Swimming Carnival
Our swimming carnival will be held today, Thursday 3 February, at the Goulburn Aquatic Centre for students in Years 2-6.
If you have not returned your note providing permission for your child/ren to attend, please let Belinda know. It is expected that all children attend from Yrs. 2-6. There will be no supervision at school for those classes. Kindy and Year 1 students are at school as normal.
Students will sit in year groups under the sails area. Due to COVID restrictions, parents are requested to stay on the opposite of the pool on the flat grassed area. Please note there is no shade on that side, so please come prepared.
All events are 50m. There will 10m races as well for those who don’t feel confident doing 50m.
Cost of entry to the pool is $3.50 per child.
Any questions, please contact Belinda in the office.
Welcome back to school!
Registrations are now open for Cricket, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Hockey – This has also been shared on our school Facebook page and on the CG Sport website.
Please note students need to have experience in their chosen sport. Representative sport is limited to students in Years 5 and 6 with Year 4 students considered for Cricket and Hockey.
Looking forward to our 2022 sport program!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
2022 Classroom Support News
Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family.
We are excited to be working with your children in both learning support and learning enrichment.
Our 2022 Classroom Support team is:
Mrs Gwenda Romer: Classroom Support Assistant (CSA)
Mrs Shauna Hewitt: CSA
Mrs Rie O’Brien: CSA
Mrs Elizabeth Webber: CSA
Mrs Nicki Spackman: Classroom Support Teacher (CST)
Personalised Plan Meetings
Each semester, and sometimes more often depending on student need, we hold scheduled Personalised Plan meetings for students with a disability or an additional need requiring intervention or adjustments.
These meetings will occur in Week 4, February 21st and February 22nd. You will be able to choose a date and a time suited to you online, via Schoolzine. Further information will be sent out later.
Resources: Visuals for RAT
Sue_Larkey_Top_Tips_for_Rapid_Antigen_Tests.pdf
https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/uploads/documents/Communications/News/Visual-Schedules-RAT.pdf
Library visits
All classes visit the library each week.
Term 1
Wednesday: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Thursday: Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2
Please ensure your child has a library bag to borrow.
Book Club
This year Scholastic Book Club will need to be ordered online through LOOP.
We are NOT accepting CASH payments.
Scholastic Book Club will be issued in Terms 1, 2 and 4.
The web address is:
scholastic.com.au/LOOP
LOOP enables parents to order and pay for your child’s order online using a credit card or voucher if you have one. Catalogues will still be handed out at school and books will be distributed at school. The school will continue to receive rewards.
- For a quick start, just click on ORDER
- OR Register first to save your details for next time
- Select your school and your child's class
- Add your child's first name & last initial (so the school knows who the book is for)
- Enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue
- Follow the instructions for payment and submit
- All orders are sent directly to the school for submission to Scholastic. Books will still be delivered to your child's classroom if you order by the close date.
- Afterwards, there's no need to return paper order forms or payment receipt details back to your school!
Please contact me if you experience any difficulties.
ICT
To have access to the Information and Communication Technologies at St Mary’s, children in Years 3-6 are requested to read and sign the Acceptable Use by Students Policy Form sent home yesterday. Parents/Guardians please sign the Acknowledgement section and return to the office.
The link to the policy mentioned in the form is: https://cg.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Student-Acceptable-Use-of-Digital-Devices-Applications-and-Networks-Policy-3.pdf
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to cover books for the Library. Plastic covering is supplied and you are able to do this at home in your own time. If you are able to assist, please complete the form via the following link
Thank you,
Dorothea Hewitt
Crookwell Show- BBQ
Each year, the P&F have a BBQ at the Crookwell Show. Each family is rostered on for a time to help on the BBQ.
This roster has been sent out in a separate email. Please check the roster carefully and let Craig Croker know ASAP if you need to swap your day/time.
This is a great fundraising opportunity for the school, so we appreciate your assistance.
Tuckshop Roster Term 1
Please note all volunteers must be double-vaccinated and will be asked for proof upon signing in.
Please note, there will be no over-the-counter sales to eliminate interaction with students to remain Covid safe.
If you cannot do your date, please organise your replacement yourself and advise Belinda of the update to ensure we have a correct copy of the roster.
Masks
As you know students are encouraged to wear masks to school. One of our very clever friends of St Mary's has made some St Mary's school masks in the girl's summer tunic fabric. If you would like one of these please contact Belinda in the Office. There are two varieties and they are suitable for boys, girls and adults. Masks will be $2 each as we would like to gift our generous helper some money back to cover her costs.
2022 Sacramental Dates
Sacrament enrolment night Wednesday 9 March
Flower Donation and Arranging Volunteers
The Parish is looking for new volunteers to make the flower arrangements for the Church for the weekend Masses. Anyone who is able to be placed on a roster to donate and arrange flowers for the Church is welcome. Flower arrangers work in pairs, so bring a friend. Training will be provided. Please contact Rhonda Writer, Dorothea Hewitt or Sarah Lowe if you can assist.
Parish Office
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. Sharon is available in Crookwell on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 11.30am-3.30pm
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 and Senior Soccer Registrations
