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St Mary's 120th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Purchase your tickets now!  https://compasstix.com/e/tqzy0hvou2 

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 21st October
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Crookwell Services Club
• Attire: Cocktail attire 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Operation Christmas Child

In order to have boxes packed and ready for collection to be sent overseas, items for the Operation Christmas Child can kindly be returned to school by 23 October.

Below shows ideas for items that can be donated, if you wish

Sacrament of Confirmation

Congratulations to our Year 5 students Maddie, Elsie, Olivia, Gabby, Emmett, and Chase who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. We pray for the children listed below, who will receive this precious gift this weekend. May they all be guided, nourished, and comforted by the Holy Spirit throughout their lives.

Happy Spring Holidays

Spring is a time for renewal. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves begin to bud, birds return to sing, the sun arrives earlier and lingers longer. Spring-cleaning is a long-held tradition that comes naturally at this time of renewal as we shed the darkness and coldness of winter and embrace the bright colourful lightness of spring.

Spring is also a great time to do some ‘interior’ renewal as well. we could all benefit from renewing our hearts and minds.

Have we been clinging to thoughts, grudges, behaviours, habits, or attitudes that we no longer want, that darken our lives or no longer serve us? If so, spring is a good time to get rid of them.

Frequently the secret to cleaning out these feelings is forgiveness. Just as we clean our windows to allow the beautiful light to shine though, we could clean up an attitude of unforgiveness and holding grudges to allow in peace, joy and light.

20 Things to bring peace, joy and light these Spring Holidays

• Compliment three people every day.
• Watch a sunrise/sunset.
• Be the first to say "Hello."
• Treat everyone as you want to be treated.
• Never give up on anybody; miracles happen.
• Forget the Jones’s.
• Remember someone’s name.
• Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
• Be tough-minded, but tender hearted.
• Be kinder than you have to be.
• Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
• Keep your promises.
• Show cheerfulness even when you don’t feel it.
• Let go of grudges – YOU are the only one who suffers from them.
• Forgive, forgive and FORGIVE
• Leave everything better than you found it.
• Don’t rain on other people’s parades.
• Don’t waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
• Keep some things to yourself. Don’t promote havoc by gossiping or putting down people.
• Remember that you are a unique, unrepeatable and loved creation.

Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival 

Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival – Friday 20^th October (Week 2, Term 4). Compulsory for Year 2-6 students.

Compass permission notes for Boorowa should now have been completed. If you haven’t done this, please do so by today. Teams will be finalised tomorrow.

** Please remember to go back on and pay if you selected bus transport. **

GDJCA Cricket

Is your child interested in playing Cricket? If so, now is the time to register. Under 10 and Under 12 players are needed for Crookwell teams. To register  or find out more, please visit the following link: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/goulburn-district-junior-cricket-association/dafcc53a

MacKillop Athletics Championships

Congratulations to Flynn, Grace, Henry and William who competed at the MacKillop Athletics Championships on Monday.

In very hot conditions, each athlete gave it their all and came away having really enjoyed the experience.

We are very proud of your efforts!

NSWPSSA - Primary Golf – Championship

Jaydan Costello and Henry Galland were a part of the MacKillop Gold team and competed at the NSWPSSA Golf Championships in Batemans Bay last week.

The boys played in both ambrose and individual events, getting to play with golfers from all across NSW.

Jaydan and Henry had a wonderful week and learnt a lot.

Well done boys, what a fabulous achievement.

 

Upcoming trials

• Touch Football

CLOSE DATE: Applications for this CSNSW Sport selection Trial (CG Touch 2024) close on Friday, 17th November 2023

REGISTRATION: In order for your child to be accepted to participate in the selection trial you or your child must accurately complete the following:

DOB: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2016

School Years: 2 to 6

Gender: Both

Region: MacKillop

Diocese/Associations: Canberra / Goulburn,Sydney,Wagga Wagga

Cost: $15.00

All selection trial and other school and Diocesan fees must be paid before your child can participate in the selection trial. Your child may not participate in the selection trial unless his or her principal has approved of him or her doing so.

 

• Cricket

CLOSE DATE: Applications for this CSNSW Sport selection Trial (CG Cricket 2024) close on Friday, 27th October 2023

REGISTRATION: In order for your child to be accepted to participate in the selection trial you or your child must accurately complete the following:

DOB: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2016

School Years: 2 to 5

Gender: Both

Region: MacKillop

Diocese/Associations: Canberra / Goulburn,Sydney,Wagga Wagga

Cost: $15.00

All selection trial and other school and Diocesan fees must be paid before your child can participate in the selection trial. Your child may not participate in the selection trial unless his or her principal has approved of him or her doing so.

• Basketball

CLOSE DATE: Applications for this CSNSW Sport selection Trial (CG Basketball Trials 2024) close on Friday, 24th November 2023

REGISTRATION: In order for your child to be accepted to participate in the selection trial you or your child must accurately complete the following:

DOB: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2016

School Years: 2 to 6

Gender: Both

Region: MacKillop

Diocese/Associations: Canberra / Goulburn,Sydney,Wagga Wagga

Cost: $20.00

All selection trial and other school and Diocesan fees must be paid before your child can participate in the selection trial. Your child may not participate in the selection trial unless his or her principal has approved of him or her doing so.

 

• Tennis

CLOSE DATE: Applications for this CSNSW Sport selection Trial (CG Primary Tennis 2024) close on Friday, 24th November 2023

REGISTRATION: In order for your child to be accepted to participate in the selection trial you or your child must accurately complete the following:

DOB: 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2016

School Years: 2 to 6

Gender: Both

Region: MacKillop

Diocese/Associations: Canberra / Goulburn,Sydney,Wagga Wagga

Cost: $15.00

All selection trial and other school and Diocesan fees must be paid before your child can participate in the selection trial. Your child may not participate in the selection trial unless his or her principal has approved of him or her doing so. 

I established St Mary’s tie dye club this term as just like our students at St. Mary's, tie dye is special and unique. Each student has been gifted a white shirt, which when tie dyed results in unique patterns on the shirt, giving their finished product a distinctive look.

Tie dye is hands on learning, but it also relates to cross curricula subjects such as Art, Maths, and Science. Making vibrant designs out of fabric is a creative and useful method for children to explore and comprehend STEM.

The first step in tie dying is to tie up the fabric. The folds you make in your fabric are mathematical divisions of the fabric designed to produce effects. Children can learn about measuring liquids and the amounts that various containers hold.

Tie dyeing is a traditional art form that encourages children to try something new and follow directions. Tie dye has numerous benefits, it can activate both sides of the brain, which enhances memory, coordination, and focus. It can help with dexterity, patience, and fine motor skills.

Tie dye club allows the students of St Mary’s to create a beautifully unique and colourful shirt that they can wear with pride.

Tie Dye Club has been a huge success with over 60 students signing up from Years 3-6.

I have been amazed at each student’s ability to comprehend the process so quickly to then be able to create their own masterpiece.

I wish every student a happy and safe school holidays.

Mrs. Knight

Tuckshop Roster

If your date doesn't suit, please work out a replacement/swap date and let Belinda know to update the roster.

Sticky Beak Bag Use

Please remind your child to put their sticky beak lunch bags into the baskets on tuckshop days. The ladies in the tuckshops are finding a big increase in having to use paper bags, which results in extra rubbish on the playground. 

Family Engagement in Faith- Term 4

NEEDS OF LAY CATHOLICS TODAY

What do adult lay Catholics need today to help them live a committed Catholic life amid the circumstances of modern society? To find out and to help improve their services to our Archdiocese, the Canberra Circle of The Catenians, an international association of lay Catholics, is conducting an Archdiocesan-wide online survey.

Please help by completing this brief, anonymous, tick-box survey via this URL or QR code. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLTZGMW

Contact: Phil Murray, President, Canberra Catenians 0419 695 927 or phil13murray@gmail.com

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