Term 2 Week 7 Newsletter 2024

Important Dates

Character Virtue:  J U D G E M E N T
Judgement is a gift of the Holy Spirit and it allows us to make wise and practical decisions, rather than being swayed by emotion or bias.  Judgement also helps you make the right choice to live as a faithful follower of Jesus and judge between good and evil, then act accordingly.  It means critically thinking about a situation rather than blindly accepting everything we're told.

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Week 7.
Congratulations to Mrs Cowell and our Ukulele group, as well as our Year 2 and Year 4 teachers and students for their outstanding performances at the Eisteddfod.  A first and two seconds is a great start to our Eisteddfod season. This week, we have our Kinder Nursery Rhymes, Year 3 Signing, and Year 1 and Year 6 Dance performances.

Wednesday Bus Travel - On Wednesdays, several students use the Duck bus to attend afternoon football training for St. John’s Rugby League.  All students using this bus need a bus pass; those without a pass will need to pay the $1.10 fare. 

Kindergarten Interviews 2025 - Enrolment interviews for younger brothers and sisters of current students who will be starting Kindergarten next year are in the last week (1st July to 5th July) of this term. 
Please phone the school office to book an appointment for your child.

Medical - If your child has identified as having a medical condition or Asthma, as per CEDB Policy, paperwork needs to be updated annually and returned to St. Mary's.  
Please Note:  Students diagnosed with Asthma need a puffer and spacer kept in the Sick Bay and a puffer in their school bag.  It is the responsibility of the parent to update their child's medication or puffers, once expired.  Please advise the school office if your child needs to be removed from the 2024 Medical Register.

School Photographs

St. Mary's Primary School Photography Date:  17th June, 2024
Dear Parents,
School photography day is coming up soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.
2 easy ways to purchase:
1.  Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
2.  Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to our photographer on photo day

ORDER NOW:

Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
And enter online order code:  WRP M52 MAB

School photography information:
ONLINE ORDERS - do not require an envelope returned to your school
SIBLING PHOTOS - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
LATE FEES - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
PACKAGE DELIVERY - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
PREVOUS YEARS' PHOTOS - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the 'previous years or group photo' tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the 'Order School Photos Here' button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

Wellbeing

Welcome to Wellbeing Week!

Classes have been asked to create a Gratitude tree in their classrooms. 
This is 4G's Kindness tree which we are hoping to use as the template. Well done 4G.

ICAS

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)

Students who have a particular talent in a specific area relevant to the subject nominated in the International Competition are invited to participate in the 2024 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), which will be held next term. Competitions are offered in English, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology and Spelling.

ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based assessment.  This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.

Please Note:  Years 3 to 6 students who have a talent in the relevant Key Learning Area are eligible to enter.

We do not promote these competitions as a relevant means of diagnosing and assessing students who do not display a high degree of ability.  The content of these competitions does not always reflect our curriculum.  We would only encourage students that have the ability to work at a high level of competence in these particular KLA’s.

School Access Code:  RCI592
Parent Page link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

Religious Education

Dear Parents,

Rise - RISE Youth Festival is for young people in Years 6 to 9 (anyone in Years 10-12 can be involved as a youth team member). The Diocesan Youth Ministers facilitate a festival full of fun, friendship, small group challenges, workshops, games, music and lots of opportunities to encounter Jesus. Register HERE.

Rego is open (even though it's not until July holidays) - St. Brigid’s Parish will subsidise the cost to bring the participant's contribution to $50. We'll also try to arrange transport or carpooling.

Meet4Mass - Save the date! Our K-5 classes will be invited to join our local parish at St. Mary’s Meet4Mass on Sunday, 23rd June. 

Communion Registration - First Eucharist registration weekends will occur on the weekends of 22/23rd of June and 29th/30th of June. Those students who are receiving the sacrament in 2024 will need to attend one of the weekend Masses over these weekends to register. 
If you have any questions about the sacrament of Communion, please contact Rosie Hosking via email at sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au

Confirmation - Congratulations to all of our Year 6 students who have received the sacrament of Confirmation.  Our school will celebrate this on Friday, 14th June at 10am with a whole school liturgy.

If you have any questions about the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Rosie Hosking via email at sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au

ST. BRIGID'S PARISH - MASS TIMES:
St Brigid's:  Saturday - 5pm, Sunday - 9am and Sunday - 5pm
St. Laurence's Church:  Sunday - 7.30am

Sport

Eastern Creek Cross Country - Well done to Charlie Bell, Eli Willocks, Lucinda Anderson and
Roy Larkin, who performed well at Eastern Creek Cross Country today.  All runners managed a top-30 finish.
Congratulations to Charlie and Eli, whose team won the 12-year-old boys' age group. 

Athletics Field Events and Skills and Trials Days - In preparation for our School Athletics Carnival on Monday, 24th June, the athletic field event trials will be held on Tuesday, 18th June at Barden Park. Year 2 students who turn 9 this year and are members of the Dubbo Little Athletics Club can compete in the field events. We will need some parents to assist at the Athletics Carnival to ensure it is completed on time. If you’re able to assist, please contact us at school.

Please click on the link to fill out and submit the Years 3 to 6 Athletics Carnival Nomination Form:

The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:

TO GAIN ENTRY TO PERFORMANCES AT DRTCC,
ALL INDIVIDUALS MUST PURCHASE A TICKET FOR ADMISSION

PLEASE NOTE:  Instrumental Groups, Bands, Choirs and Dance Groups
FOR DRTCC AND CONVENTION CENTRE
Tickets went on sale Thursday, 23rd May and can be purchased from DRTCC Box Office or ordered online - please see details below.
Admission:  $6 (adults, seniors, pensioners and children 6 years and over)
Order your tickets online at:
1.  drtcc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales
2.  Type in Search - Eisteddfod
3.  Select which session you wish to attend
4.  Payment of your tickets.  (Please note:  you will have 20 minutes to complete your transaction)

PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
Entry to the DRTCC or other Eisteddfod venues will signify your agreement to these terms and conditions
PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING IS PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM - TO PROTECT CHILDREN AT RISK
MOBILE PHONES, SMART PHONES and PAGERS are to be turned to silent whilst in the venue
NO FOOD OR DRINKS PERMITTED INSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTRE OR THEATRE
PUBLIC TOILETS ARE NOT TO BE USED AS DRESSING ROOMS
PARKING - Parking around the DRTCC is TIME LIMITED.  Please be mindful of parking restrictions. 
Parking at Number 1 Oval may be available.
REFRESHMENTS - Coffee, food, snacks and cold drinks are available in the Oxley Room.

Awards

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

HOUSE AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following students for gaining 10 points for
their Sports House for exemplary behaviour:

LA SALLE:	McAULEY:	MOORE:	LENNON:
Ellie Eagleston - 1B	Wyatt Grey - 1B	Charlie Coyle - 1B	Merryn McArthur - 1B
Thomas Mackander - 1B	Indi Green - 1B	Mackenzie O'Brien - 1B	Reggie Green - 1B
Ned Johnson - 1B	Axl Shaw - 2G	Cora Cross - 1B	Genesis Godwin - 1B
Ryley Trimboli - 1B	Lucas O'Connor - 2G	Mackenzie Fuller - 1B	Jack Doust - 1B
Archie Whiteman - 4B	Stella Goodstat - 4B	Harry O'Donoghue - 2G	Alfie Winterton - 2G
Reuben Cross - 6G		Madelyn Tanner - 4B	Leila Cusack - 2G
		Connah Maas - 4B	Melody Good - 4B
		Addison Maas - 6G	Zarlia Neville - 4B
		Dexter Barton - 6G	Isabelle Robinson - 4B
		Polly Hubbard - 6G
		Brodie Walsh - 6G

School Fees

Term 2 Fees were emailed on Friday, 10th May 2024 and DUE on Friday, 24th May 2024.

If you'd like to start up a Payment Plan to manage your school fees, please phone the school office.  Thank you.

Attendance

When students attend school consistently, they have more opportunities to develop and maintain positive friendships. 

Regular attendance in secondary school provides the consistency and continuity necessary for students to develop, nurture, and maintain positive friendships. These friendships contribute not only to the social aspects of secondary school but also to the overall wellbeing and personal growth.

Consistent Presence in Social Settings. Regular attendance ensures that students are consistently present in school, providing them with ample opportunities to engage in social settings. Daily interactions with peers in classrooms, hallways, and common areas foster the development of friendships.

Building Trust and Reliability. Consistent attendance contributes to building trust and reliability among peers. Being present regularly shows a commitment to friendships and helps establish a sense of dependability and mutual support.

Consistent Communication not Online. Regularly attending school allows for consistent face-to-face communication with peers. Students who are present daily can maintain ongoing conversations, share updates, and stay connected with the lives of their peers beyond social media. 

Development of Social Skills. Engaging with peers on a daily basis face-to-face contributes to the development of essential social skills. These skills include communication, empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution, which are valuable for building and maintaining positive friendships.

Community News

Condolences - Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Muller family
(Archie - 4G and Max - 6G) following the death of Robyn's father.  May he rest in peace. 

Canteen

Canteen Roster

REMINDER:   
MunchMonitor cut-off time for placing lunch orders - 9.45 am.

LATE LUNCH ORDERS: 
9.45 am - 11.00 am - Parents are welcome to phone the school office to place a lunch order.
After 11.00 am -  Students have an option of a Vegemite Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich
or Cheese and Vegemite Sandwich only.