TERM THREE

Book Week

Congratulations to Mrs. Dorothea Hewitt on a hugely successful 2022 Book Week.

Yesterday the students were treated to a wonderful "Books to Life" Performance by Tony. Tony enacted the short-listed book 'The Imagineer' by Christopher Cheng with his puppet Penny. He sang and presented a creative and engaging rendition that had his audience completely enthralled.

The cost of the performance was covered by the 'Resource Levy'.

Anne Lovett, representing the Crookwell View Club visited St Mary's yesterday morning to present a 'Switched on Reader Award'. This annual award is presented to a student who has developed a love of reading. Congratulations to Kaylee Skinner for being our staff nominated 2022 recipient. 

Yesterday, in the theme of 'Dreaming with eyes open', the students come to school dressed in comfortable clothes such as sleepwear, onesies and oodies. Thank you for your support with this. The students and staff looked warm and snuggly.

Please see Mrs Hewitt's Library news for more pictures.

Father's Day Stall

On Thursday 1 September Year Six will host a Father's Day Stall. One gift per student may be purchased for the special father figure in your child's life. Money raised from this stall goes to the Year Six end-of-year Graduation.

2023 Kindergarten Enrolments

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2023 are due by the end of the term. If you would like an enrolment pack sent home, please contact Belinda.

Enrolment interviews will be conducted from 17 - 28 October.

The Kindergarten Orientation Day will be held on Monday 28 November. 

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

We continue to strive for Compassion

Throughout the Bible, we find that compassion lies at the very core of the character of God. God is consistently described as loving, merciful, and compassionate.

In the gospels, 'mercy' is one of the important matters of the law that is actually neglected by the religious teachers and the Pharisees. But Jesus’ message is clear… ALWAYS have mercy for EVERYONE! Jesus constantly expressed mercy and compassion for the outcast, the poor, the sick, and the oppressed. His compassion was unconditional, it was complete, and it reflected the very nature of God.

Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, we are told repeatedly that God requires us to love mercy and to show mercy and compassion to one another.

We are called to live out the compassion that Jesus showed throughout His ministry on Earth, and that He has also shown to us. We are to reach out and embrace the sick, hurt, lonely, suffering, poor and downtrodden, and to do it without judgement and without seeking any kind of reward. The call to live with the mercy and compassion of God is so strong that it is equated with knowing God. Many Christians talk about having a personal relationship with God and describe this relationship as giving meaning, purpose and joy to their lives, even in tough times. The good news is that this relationship with God is accessible here and now to everyone… it’s not simply about ‘going to heaven when we die.’ Even better, we are not alone. The Spirit, freely given by God, empowers and strengthens us.

The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah spoke about what it meant to live justly and compassionately and in doing so, to know God…

“[Josiah] did what was right and just, so all went well with him.”

“He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well.”

 “Is that not what it means to know me?”

Imagine a world where leaders answered God’s call to be merciful. We might not be able to directly influence leaders to be merciful and compassionate, but we can influence what happens in our own lives and in the lives of those we come across. Who knows? It could have a ripple effect. At St Mary’s we strive for our value of COMPASSION; and we are continually blessed by witnessing the positive effect that compassionate and merciful students have on others in the classroom and playground.

The students were excited to begin their touch football program, funded through a Sporting Schools Grant.

The sessions were led by the very talented Mrs. Megan Picker who very explicitly taught the key skills of the game. Only once these skills are mastered, can they be put into best practice on the field.

Lily working with Mrs. Picker to develop essential catch and pass skills.

Book Week

This week we celebrated Book Week.

Thank you for supporting the Book Fair. We receive a commission from the sales which help provide resources for the library.

The children were entertained yesterday morning with a live performance featuring the book The Imagineer. This was thoroughly enjoyed by all students.

The following are some of their thoughts:

I thought it was going to be a two or three-person show, turns out it was a one-man show. Tony, who performed the show, is talented and a funny person. He is very good at puppetry. The set was amazing. They had bright lights and cool props. If I had to rate it out of five stars, it would be five stars.  Charlie Lang

Tony Bones was an amazing actor. There was humour, interesting things about old objects and good voice acting! It was a one-man show and Tony made it almost seem easy. He also made-up heaps of songs for the show, which really fitted the show. I hope Tony and his crew will be able to join us again with another great book, humour, and great acting! I rated this show a 5 out of 5 stars and I’m sure you all did too.  Chloe Bensley                                                               

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER! 

As a filmmaker in the making, I was heavily inspired. The puppeteering was great, and the dynamics between Penny and her Grandfather were heartfelt, and strong throughout. And.. the jokes always landed. Overall, a big FAT SOLID 10/10!  Angus Foley

Throughout the week the children also participated in virtual excursions offered by the State Library, in which some of Australia’s greatest children’s authors and illustrators took them through activities that stimulated their imaginations.

Thank you also for supporting our Pyjama day. The children looked fantastic.

Student of the Week Awards

The Student of the Week Awards go to...

Kindergarten: Thaddaeus Camilleri, Gabby McDonald, Noah, Evelyn Pappalardo

Yr. 1: Baylee Cox, Josh Fraser

Yr. 2: Beau Knight, Connor Plumb, Evie Waldron

Yr. 3: Logan Anderson

Yr. 4: Lily Coggan, Sophie Kilborn, Leo Knight

Yr. 5: Mia Butler, Archie Foran

Yr. 6: Briana Blowes and Saxon Greenwood

Performing Arts Award

Owen Moorby for a great effort in Performing Arts

Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded to Jack Peden and Georgia Proudman  for wearing our St Mary's Primary School uniform with pride.

Second-hand clothing pop-up sale

FOR SALE!

Second-hand and lost property school clothing is available for purchase. Items are located on the stage in the Old Hall. 

Please contact Belinda if you would like to come during School Hours, otherwise feel free to pop in from 3.00-3.30pm all week.

Also displayed will be the lost property (lunch boxes, containers, drink bottles, etc.) that is currently in our hands- please ensure to check it out!

Good luck U10’s Green Devils 

The U10’s Crookwell Green Devil have had a fantastic first season in the Canberra competition, having achieved the perfect regular season of 12-0 to finish top of the ladder, taking out the minor premiership with an impressive for and against of 525/104. A massive congratulations! 

The major semi final will be played this Sunday 28th August at Phillip in Canberra at 8.30am up against the Yass Magpies. Good luck to our St Mary's boys Jaydan Costello, Riley O'Brien, Jacob Hogan, Chase Lucock and ex-student Andrew Lawson. Go the Devils!!!!

Past students travel the world with The Amazing Race!

Well done and best of luck to past students Felicity Naughton (older sister to Tahlia in Year 4) and Josephine O'Brien (sister to Jayme O'Brien who was completing her uni teaching placement with us last term) who were selected to compete as a team in the latest season of The Amazing Race. It airs on on Channel 10 on Monday 29 August at 7.30pm. 

Parish Office

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)

Frostival- this weekend

Gallop Away Equine Therapy- Horse Empowered Master Minds holiday workshop

Upper Lachlan Multi Sport Day 8 October

First 300 registered students receive a free t-shirt!