TERM THREE

CogLearn

On Monday, the staff had the opportunity to work with Libby Gorrie from COGLearn on our high-impact teaching strategies. Libby visited classes to view lessons and provided teaching staff with useful feedback.

The staff at St Mary's are continually committed to improving our practice in order to provide the best education for every student.

The School Explorers 

Last Friday our School Explorers Program resumed with our 'Make It', session led by Year Five. The students enjoyed an afternoon of painting, cutting, pasting, threading and making.

Our next session 'Swipe It' will be held tomorrow, commencing in the Library at 2pm.

Jeans for Genes Day

Tomorrow the staff and students will participate in the Jeans for Genes Fundraiser. Money raised through Jeans for Genes goes towards medical research to help discover treatments and cures for the 1-in-20 kids facing a birth defect or genetic disease. 

Students are to wear jeans with their sports uniform tops and joggers and are asked to contribute a gold coin donation, for this privilege. The money collected will be uploaded to our donation site. 

If you would also like to make a contribution please visit  https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/fundraisers/stmarysprimaryschoolcrookwell2583/wear-your-jeans 

Please help us support this vital research.

Enrolling Now

Enrolments can now be placed online. Go to https://enrolments.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrol/ to enrol now.

Enrolments packs are available from our School Office or can be downloaded from our website http://www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment.html

The Assumption of Mary (15 August)

This Monday is the Catholic Church feast of the ASSUMPTION of Mary. (The beautiful images show Mary being assumed body and soul into Heaven where she is welcomed by her Son). Mary is the chosen one; chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus the Christ, and the feast of the Assumption is renowned throughout the world. It is a public holiday in many countries. Together with St Mary’s parish, the school will celebrate the Mass of the Assumption on Monday at 12pm. All are welcome to join us.

The Scripture reading for this feast is called the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) coming from the term magnification. Mary magnifies (praises/glorifies) God’s action in her life and so too the life of humankind…

My soul magnifies the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour

Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid;
For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed;
Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.

Mary accepted God wholeheartedly into her life and is full of praise. Her grateful heart overflows with thanksgiving. Although she is giving thanks for the honour God has given her by choosing her to be the mother of Jesus, she is praising the Lord for everything he has done for all of his people throughout time.

And His mercy is from generation to generation
on those who fear Him.

He has shown might with His arm,
He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and has exalted the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has given help to Israel, his servant, mindful of His mercy
Even as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.

Throughout their history, the people of Israel faced terrible enemies, but God was with them and came to their aid. Even after Jesus, the saviour had come, they seemed to be at the mercy of the Romans, but we still see Jesus stepping and championing the poor and downtrodden.

Mary is a figure of hope for all who journey in faith. Even though she didn’t know where that journey would take her, she trusted that God knew, and all would be made right. She understood that God’s love and mercy are always present…from generation to generation. This may not appear to us to be happening, but we are asked to trust in God, as Mary did, that all will be made right. The whole of history – who is victorious, who is downtrodden, who is exalted, is in the Lord’s hands; and the Lord’s hands are love, compassion, mercy, and justice. The Feast of the Assumption reminds us to live with faith, hope and love like Mary did. It also brings hope that all of humanity may one day share, body and soul, in eternal life in heaven with Mary and her Son.

Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal ends in August

Many thanks to those who have donated. It is still not too late.

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped to the school.

• Thick socks
• Gloves/mittens/beanies/scarves
• Coats
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets/doonas
• Non-perishable food items

(please make sure any used items are in reasonable condition)

The Archdiocesan Carnival will be held at the AIS on Tuesday 23 August (Week Six).

A reminder you must register your child on the CSNSW Sport Website https://csnsw.sport/help/help-guide-for-parents which will include the cost of $20.00 to be paid at the time of registration via the CSNSW website.

Transport is provided by parents. Please contact me if your child is not attending.

REGISTERED STUDENTS TO DATE: Sophie Culley, Flynn Storrier, Harry Frost.

More success for Sophia!!

Congratulations to Sophia Galland for her selection in the NSW Under 13's Stars Teams. She will travel to Hobart at the end of September to compete in the National Championships.

For the full team lists and more information visit: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/per.../field-state-teamssquads/

Book Fair

Our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in Week 6 on Tuesday 23 August – Thursday 25 August from 8:40 am – 4.00 pm.

Our Book Fair Family Event is in the School Library, and we would love to see you there!

You and your child will have the opportunity to explore a huge range of affordable books featuring characters and subjects kids love and want to read about, from newly released books and best-sellers to award-winning titles and perennial favourites.

The school receives a commission from all sales, so every book sold benefits our school, adding resources to our library.

 Performance 

On Wednesday 24 August, we are participating in a Theatre Performance/Live Show based on the CBCA Notable 2022 Picture Book, “The Imagineer” by Christopher Cheng.

The children have been exploring the themes and becoming familiar with the text. The book focuses on items used in the past.

I am creating a display of household objects and tools that were used in the past. If you have any item that you can send in for the display, it would be greatly appreciated.

Wear your onsie, PJ's or hoodie blankets!

ALSO on Wednesday 24 August, children are encouraged to wear their Onsie, Pj’s, Hoodie Blankets, etc, to celebrate the theme for Book Week “Dreaming with Eyes Open”.

Peer Support

Student of the Week Awards

The Student of the Week Awards go to...

Kindergarten: Sidney Bush, Tommy Culley, Claudia Hills

Yr. 1: Mia Croker, Fraser McIntosh

Yr. 2: Bodi Cooper, Max Strode

Yr. 3: Sophie Croker, A'dee Reynolds

Yr. 4: Charlie Bensley, Chase Lucock, Gabby Price, Hayden Tarlinton

Yr. 5: Lara McCulloch, Emilee Salt

Yr. 6: Amelia O'Brien, Xavier Stallard

Japanese Award

The Japanese class award of the week goes to... Year 3

Performing Arts Award

Emmett McIntosh- for a great effort in Performing Arts

Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded to Ivy Hewitt and Amelia O'Brien for wearing our St Mary's Primary School uniform with pride.

Second-hand clothing pop-up sale

Coming soon, we will be having a pop-up sale of second-hand school clothing. There is a variety of items available.

Keep an eye out for dates and times.

Also displayed will be the lost property that is currently in our hands- please ensure to check it out!

Basecamp- Yr 5-7 Retreat in Goulburn

For Parish and Sacramental matters, please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Sharon Cashman, via email. Alternatively, 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

Parish Associate: Sr Rosemary Hart

Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au

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

Phone: 48321 633 

Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)