TERM FOUR 

Farewell to the Foran Family

At the end of this week, we bid a sad farewell to the Foran family who are moving to the North Coast. Archie (Yr 5), Sophia (Yr 4) and Lachlan (Kindy) with their parents Brad and Lucinda and younger siblings, will be very missed. We hope you have a wonderful transition to the warmer weather and your new school.

Japanese Cultural Activity Day

Next Friday, the students will participate in a Japanese Cultural activity day organised by Mrs Rie O'Brien.

In mixed grade groups, our students will cook rice balls and yakitori, practise shuji calligraphy, listen to Japanese folktale stories, do Manga drawing, create Hokusai art, and make origami lanterns and fans. 

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

We would like to invite you to join us on Friday 11 November for our 2022 Australiana-themed Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

The day will commence with Mass at 9.15am in St Mary's Catholic Church. If you would like to sit with your child/grandchild in the Church please collect them from their classroom at 9.00am.

Following Mass, morning tea will be served by our Parents and Friends Association in our Multi-purpose Hall. We request that all families send in a plate of food to share, please.

At 10.50am we will move into our Hall for our Remembrance Day Ceremony and Australiana-themed performance.

After the presentation, you are welcome to have a walk through the school buildings to view our recent developments. 

Archdiocesan Public Speaking Competition

A huge congratulations to Chloe and Toby for their participation in the Archdiocesan Public Speaking yesterday. Both Toby and Chloe presented beautifully to the adjudicators, students and teachers from the Southern and Western Regions.

The competition was tough and, although neither Toby nor Chloe won an award, they both did us proud!

 

Chromebooks for Year 4

Year 4 are very excited to be the recipients of a set of brand new chromebooks for use in their classroom. Each child is allocated a device which will go with them throughout their schooling here at St Mary's.

Baby News

A huge congratulations to Mrs Spackman who is now a grandmother. Her son Andrew and his partner welcomed Benjamin Max into the world on Wednesday 26 October.

Hume Conservatorium Scholarships are Now Open

Hume Conservatorium offers annual scholarships to young musicians in the local community. The program is open to any musician regardless of whether they are students of Hume Conservatorium at the time of audition or not. It is the policy of Hume Conservatorium that scholarships will be awarded to the students who, in the view of the conservatorium, are likely to benefit most from the scholarship grant.  The quality of performance on the day of the audition is a major factor in this decision, but not the sole factor. All styles of music are acceptable when applying for a scholarship.

Hume Conservatorium is very fortunate to have several local and regional organisations and individuals who support our Annual Scholarship Program. The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and accelerate the musical development of students with potential, equipping them for further study at an advanced level.

Hume Conservatorium will invite members of our Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums network to act as adjudicators for our scholarship program in order to maintain fairness and transparency in the process. The CEO of Hume Conservatorium will have the final sign-off in the allocation of all scholarship funds.

Upon receipt of a scholarship, winners are required to have lessons with the most appropriate Hume Conservatorium tutor as decided by the CEO.  Scholarship winners are encouraged to write a letter of thanks to their sponsor (if appropriate) and to send a report of their activities at the completion of their scholarship year.

To apply for a Scholarship please fill out the online form. https://humecon.nsw.edu.au/scholarships/ 

Online enrolments are still open - https://enrolments.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrol/

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

ALL SAINTS DAY - 1 November   

The Catholic Church celebrates ALL SAINTS’ Day this coming Tuesday.

What is a SAINT?  The Church does not CREATE saints. Human beings make the conscious choice to do that for themselves. Catholics believe all are called to try to be saintly each day; to live lives according to God’s commandments to love God and love one another. Mary, Jesus mother and Patron Saint of our school, was the first saint. Mary Mackillop – our very own Australian saint – is another great example for us to follow. She led her life striving to be like Jesus – her motto was: ‘Never see a need without trying to do something about it.’

The initial reason for creating a common feast day for ALL of the SAINTS was the desire to honour the great number of martyrs who had died because of their unwavering faith in Jesus and their good deeds in His name. November 1 became the official ‘All Saints Day’ after Christianity became legalised in A.D. 313.

On this day, we give thanks for the many men, women and even children who chose to live lives of faith, hope and love, and in doing so, helped lead others into God’s loving embrace.

Christians ask the Saints to pray for them today, that they may follow Jesus and experience God’s mercy and love.

We will be attending Mass to celebrate ALL SAINTS on Tuesday at 12pm. All are welcome to join us.

ALL SOULS DAY – 2 November

Throughout the year, the Church prays for, and remembers all those who have died. However, All Souls Day on November 2, is the official day of commemoration when the Church remembers, prays for, and offers special masses for the faithfully departed. We pray that our loved ones and all of those who have died enter into the loving presence of God in Heaven.

CATHOLIC MISSION – Socktober and Mission Day Fundraiser

Our Mission Day is fast approaching and thus far we are very light on items for our White Elephant stall and ‘Sockball’ activity. Please help us if you are able, by sending in any of the following items:

SOCKBALL materials

• Old socks
• Bubble wrap
• Plastic bags
• Styrofoam
• Old Tshirts/light material clothing
• String or similar

WHITE ELEPHANT STALL

toys, games, kitchenware, clothes, drawing/sketching materials, books, jewellery, purses, wallets, handbags,  etc

PRAYER – join us in praying for the poor and marginalised.

DONATIONS – Please help us with monetary donations if you are able. Each class has a ‘mission basket’. Let us all help ‘fill the baskets of those whose are empty’

2023 Canberra/Goulburn Sports Trials

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM YEAR 2 - YEAR 5 IN 2022

Just a quick reminder that the 2023 Cricket, Tennis and Basketball trials are coming up quickly!

The Cricket trials are on Friday 4 November – Closing Date for registrations is this Friday 28 October. Registered students to date include - Jaydan Costello, Henry Galland.

The Basketball and Tennis Trials are on Friday 2 December – Closing Date for registrations is Friday 25 November

This information has also been posted on our St Mary's School Facebook page and the CECG Sport Facebook page with updated links and information on the Canberra Goulburn Sport webpage.  https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations

CRICKET

• The Canberra Goulburn Cricket Trials for the 2023 teams will be held on Friday 4  November 2022 with a closing date of the 28 October (Open to boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 5 in 2022).
• The MacKillop Cricket trials for 2023 will also be held in 2022 – Boys November 30 and December 1 and Girls November 30.

TOUCH FOOTBALL

• CHANGE OF DATE AND NOTE ATTACHED FOR TOUCH FOOTBALL

  New Date for the Canberra Goulburn Touch Football Trials is Wednesday 7 December.

  Open to boys and girls from Year 3 – Year 5 in 2022

TENNIS -open to students from Year 2 to Year 5

BASKETBALL Years 3 to 5 for Basketball. 

• 2023 Canberra Goulburn Tennis and Basketball trials will be held on Friday 2 December 2022. 

On Wednesday 26th October, 17 St Mary’s students ventured to North Park Goulburn to compete in the Gilbert/Croker Legends of League Gala Day. A year 3/4 team and 5/6 team braved the wind, rain, and often larger opponents to play 4 games each. The students played exceptionally well and demonstrated good sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. I was impressed to see the St Mary’s children play as a team and support their ‘mates’, especially the Year 3/4 team stepping up to make the numbers for our senior team. Behaviour on the day was exceptional and everyone enjoyed the carnival atmosphere.

A big thank you to all the parents who transported the children, attended, and supported our students on the day. A special shout out to Kim Croker and Tom Croker who coached the Year 5/6 team, along with Dan and Jayde Costello and Cole Davis who coached and managed the Year 3/4 team. The students appreciated your time and efforts!

Mrs. Linda Walsh

Student of the Week Awards

The Student of the Week Awards go to...

Kindergarten: Bridie Anderson, Sidney Bush, Evelyn Pappalardo, Nicholas Wye

Yr. 1: Oscar Allport, Henry Lowe, Bridie McCormack

Yr. 2: Jesse Costello, Luca Morning

Yr. 3: Logan Anderson, Harley White

Yr. 4: Sophie Kilborn, Emmett McIntosh, Tahlia Naughton, Hayden Tarlinton

Yr. 5: Pat Croker, Will Croker, Lachlan Pascoe, Charlie Tarlinton

Yr. 6: Caitlyn Hogan, Ava Nicholson

Performing Arts Award

Jack Strode for a fantastic effort in Performing Arts

Appreciation Award

Awarded to Joe Hayes for wearing our St Mary's Primary School uniform with pride.

School Spirit Award

Logan Anderson for displaying compassion

Charlie Bensley for displaying the school value of service

Briana Blowes for displaying the school value of service

Mia Butler for never seeing a need without doing something about it

Lauren Fraser for always striving for justice

Sophia Galland for displaying the school value of service

Finn McCormack for displaying the school value of service

Naomi Picker for displaying the school value of service

Gabby Price for always striving for justice

Harper Seaman for displaying compassion

Elkie Storrier for showing kindness and compassion

Flynn Storrier for displaying enthusiastic school spirit

Harley White for displaying compassion

Nicholas Wye and his visit to the PLC Gifted Program

Last Saturday, Nicholas Wye went to PLC Sydney to attend a gifted program where he got to know the teachers and meet children who are in Kindergarten and year 1 from other schools. Nick had a wonderful time. We can't wait to hear all the things he learnt!

Gabby Price Writes to the Prime Minister

"Last month I wrote a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. I told him I thought he was doing a good job and that I want to be Prime Minister one day. I told him that if I was Prime Minister, I would make things more affordable for disabled people and for families who have children with disabilities like autism. The Prime Minister wrote a two-page letter back to me. He told me he was very pleased to get my letter and that he loved getting letters from young people. He told me about how the government worked and how important it is." Gabby Price

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)

It is for parents, full-time carers and grandparents. Join other local families to learn more about autism and ways to strengthen the home-school partnership.

Learn about:

The diversity of autism

• examines parents' knowledge of autism and how autism directly impacts their child at home and school
• investigates a range of practical strategies to use at home and school to improve learning outcomes

 
Understanding behaviour

• examines the function/purpose of behaviours
• recognising that understanding behaviour is the key to supporting children on the autism spectrum
• explores tools and strategies for Positive Behaviour Support

 
Working together

• examines ways for parents to strengthen partnerships between home, school and community
• increases awareness of support and services for families and how they can be accessed
• explores ways parents can advocate more effectively for their child’s needs
• helps parents develop a plan for moving forward

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