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Dear Parents
Yesterday was such a wonderful example of our community coming together to celebrate. We were so excited to be able to have our Mother’s Day Prayer Gathering and morning tea and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The church was filled with Mums, Grandmothers and Special Friends who had come to celebrate Mother’s Day with their children and the excitement from the children showed how special the day was to them. During the Prayer Gathering the children presented a gift they had made to their special person. Watching the sharing between our children and their special person was such a beautiful experience for all of us. Following the Prayer Gathering a visit to the classrooms created more excitement for both the children and their special person, before our Mums, Grandmothers and Special Friends enjoyed a delicious morning tea and a chat.
Our amazing Craft Ladies have been working all year creating wonderful items for our Mother’s Day stall. Throughout the morning excited children ventured to the stall to buy something for their Mums, Grandmothers and special friends. As always, our Mother’s Day stall is a highlight of our Mother’s and a gift to families who delight in the presents they receive, handpicked by their children. The Mother’s Day stall raised in excess of $1200.00 which is a remarkable achievement. We thank our amazing Craft Ladies for the wonderful work they do and the way they support our school community.
Towards the end of the school holidays our Year 6 school leaders were invited to attend the Anzac Day ceremony in Newborough. Seeing our school leaders marching in the parade and laying a wreath in respect to those who fought for our country and for those who paid the greatest sacrifice in giving their lives to fight for our country, was a very proud moment. Leadership is a role of service and our Year 6 students who attended showed true leadership as they represented our school, impeccably dressed in their uniforms and marching with dignity and pride.
We recently held our Student Parent Teacher Meetings (Parent Teacher Interviews). I take this opportunity to thank our wonderful teachers who continue to do all they can to support our students and their families. These meetings were a great success and the feedback from parents and our teachers is very positive. The collaboration and partnership between our teachers and parents are so important for the well-being and education of our students. I thank our parents for committing to these meetings to enable the teachers to share the learning journey of each child with their family.
On behalf of St Mary’s staff and students I wish all of our Mums, Grandmothers and special people in the lives of our children a very Happy Mother’s Day.
Kind regards
Lisa Broeren
March
- Thursday 28th - Last Day term 1
- Friday 29th - Good Friday
April
- Monday 15th - School Closure for Staff PD
- Tuesday 16th - First Day Term 2 & Confirmation Parent Meeting
- Thursday 18th - Sacrament of Reconciliation 6pm
- Friday 19th - Fun Run
- Thursday 25th - ANZAC Day
- Friday 26th - School Closure
- Sat 27/Sun 28 - Confirmation Commitment Mass
May
- Tuesday 7th - District Winter Sports Year 5/6
- Thursday 9th - 7:45am - Mother's Day Breakfast & 9am - Mother's Day Prayer Gathering.
- Friday 10th May - Mother's Day Stall & District Cross Country
- Wednesday 15th - Division Cross Country
- Monday 20th - District 1500m
- Tuesday 21st - District Athletics & Prayer Gathering Feast of St Eugene de Mazenod
- Wednesday 29th - Confirmation Retreat Day 9am-12pm
- Thursday 30th - Sacrament of Confirmation
We are having our next Parents and Friends meeting next Monday, May 9th in the staff room at 6.30pm. This is a wonderful group to be part of and so important for our school community. Through the collaboration and dedication of this group, we are able to provide many resources that our school would otherwise struggle to afford. If you are able to come on Monday to be a part of our Parents and Friends (P & F) group we would love to see you there. It really is true that many hands make light work. Hoping to see you there.
Enrolments - Foundation 2023
Enrolments for Foundation for 2023 are now open. If you have a little one at Kindergarten this year who is due to start school next year, please contact Sandi for and Enrolment Application.
We will be having our Open Day on Thursday 12th May 9.00am to 11.00am and 4.00pm to 6.00pm followed by our Parent Information Night on Thursday 19th May 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
If you know anyone interested in coming to St Mary's next year, have them call the office for a tour or Information Pack.
Our annual Colour Explosion School Fun Run is on Thursday 19th May;
Information iwent home with students last term. If you need another copy contact the office.
Student profiles can be set up at www.australianfundraising.com.au and shared with family and friends to spread the word!
Every student who raises $10 or more will be able to pick a prize!
Prizes can be ordered online or with your sponsorship booklet after the fundraiser.
Foundation to year 2 will run from 1-2pm and years 3 to 6 from 2-3pm. Parents are most welcome to come and cheer their child on.
Each child will need to bring a white Tshirt for the Fun Run. They will be covered from head to toe in non-toxic, high quality powder.
We will be having an early lunch on the day at 12pm and will have a 'Sausage Sizzle'. Sausages will be $2 each. There is no need to pre-order, just bring money on the day. Parent helpers for the sausage sizzle will be needed.
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Lavalla Catholic College - Enrolments closing
Lavalla_Catholic_College_Enrolment_Closing.pdf
Uniform Shop
Black track pants are now back in stock.
To place orders online please click the link below.
Parishes In Partnership Newsletter
Mass Times: please see the above Bulletins for current Mass times and Vaccination Status requirements.
Fr Daniel OMI and Fr Nadeem OMI
SchoolTV
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Working With Childrens Check
It is a requirement that any parent who volunteers or visits the school must hold a valid Working With Childrens Check card (WWCC). ou can apply for your WWCC at the below link;
https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Anglicare Victoria - Parent Zone
https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2022_PZ_Gipps_Newsletter_T2.pdf
LMERC Newsletter
LMERCNewsletterIssue2_2022FINAL.pdf
Kids Help Line Ph; 1800 55 1800
MODEL TRAIN EXHIBITION - 11th & 12th JUNE, KERNOT HALL
Latrobe Valley Model Railway Assoc is holding a model train exhibition over the Queens birthday weekend Sat 11th 10-5pm and Sun 12th Jun 10-4 pm at Kernot Hall 50-70 Princes Drive. There will be a large selection featuring European, Australian desert and rural, Japanese-themed layouts and kids can drive their own train on our U-drive layout. Refreshments/food available and trade/second-hand stalls for enthusiasts. Kernot Hall is a disability-accessible venue. Come along and marvel at the tiny worlds created. Family $20 Adults $10 Children $5. Info: Sec Vince/Alex Beer Ph 0447 882 593
May
- Friday 20th - Walk Safely to school day and District 1500m
- Saturday 21st - Polling day BBQ & Cake Stall, volunteers needed
- Monday 23rd - District Athletics
- Wednesday 25th - Division Cross Country
- Thursday 26th - Year 3/4 Excursion Australian Sport Museum
- Friday 27th - Beginning of Catholic Education Week
June
- Wednesday 1st - Winter Sports, year 5/6
- Thursday 2nd - Region Cross Country
- Monday 6th - Possibe school closure
- Wednesday 8th - Lucas Proudfoot Performance
- Wednesday 15th - Division Winter Sports, year 5/6
- Friday 24th - Last day term 2, 1.00pm finish
July
- Monday 11th - First day term 3
- 19th/20th - Year 3/4 Camp
August
- 29th to 31st - Year 5/6 Cmp