Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter 2024
Important Dates
Aug 28 | ICAS Maths |
Aug 28 | Stage 3 Debating - St. Mary's vs St. Laurence's |
Aug 30 | Father's Day Breakfast - 7.30 am |
Aug 31 | First Holy Communion |
Sept 03 | NAIDOC Day |
Sept 03 | Infants School Dance - 6 pm-7.30 pm |
Sept 03 | P&F Meeting - 6 pm - ALL WELCOME |
Sept 04 | Netball NSW Schools Cup - Orange |
Sept 04 | Primary School Dance - 6 pm-8 pm |
Sept 05 | Year 3 Bike Safety Day |
Sept 05 | Year 4 Wellington Caves Excursion |
Sept 06 | Mary's Birthday Liturgy - 12.30 pm in the School Hall |
Sept 20 | PUPIL FREE DAY |
Vision Statement:
St. Mary's Primary strives to be a welcoming Christ-centred learning community that promotes a quality holistic
education and trusting relationships in a caring and supportive environment.
Acknowledgment of Country: We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wiradjuri people, who, long before us, lived, loved, educated and raised their children on this site. We pay our respects to elders past and present, and we recognise the young people who are our future. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our community. We respect their deep physical and spiritual connections to the country through their stories traditions and living cultures.
Character Virtue: P R A Y E R F U L N E S S
Prayerfulness is raising your heart and mind to God. It means setting aside time for Jesus, speaking to him and then listening in peaceful silence. We love to spend time with friends. How much more should we love to spend time with Our Lord who made us and has given us all that is good?
From the Principal
Mr Luke Wilson
Principal
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Week 6.
Our Year 3 students will celebrate their First Holy Communion this weekend. Thanks to our Year 3 teachers, Mr Keady, Fr Greg Kennedy, Fr Nam and Mrs Rosalie Hosking, the St. Brigid’s Sacramental Coordinator, for organising this special sacrament for our Year 3 students and their families.
Father’s Day Breakfast - We are providing Father's Day Breakfast this Friday, 30th August. We are trying something different this year and offering ham and cheese croissants. A form looking for numbers to
help with catering was sent out via Compass today.
Breakfast commences at 7.30am and all dads are welcome.
School Dances - Our school dances are on 3rd and 4th September in our School Hall.
Infants - Tuesday, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Primary - Wednesday, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Students are to have their names marked off on the class list before entering the hall. At the end of the dance, students will not be permitted to leave the hall unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If your child is to be picked up by another adult, parents are asked to write a note to the class teacher to advise him/her of the alternative arrangements. Parents are asked NOT to stay whilst the dance takes place. You might like to join in the last dance for the evening when you come to collect your child.
P & F Meeting - All parents are welcome to attend our next Parents & Friends Meeting in our school library next Tuesday, 3rd September, commencing at 6.00 pm.
Monday Uniform - As of next week, students are permitted to wear their winter or summer uniforms on Mondays, depending on the weather. If children choose to wear their winter uniform, they must wear their tie.
**All students will wear their summer uniform in Term 4.
NAIDOC Day 2024
Sport
Diocesan Athletics Carnival - Congratulations to all our athletes who competed at the Diocesan Carnival on Friday. Congratulations to the students who will represent the Bathurst Diocese at the Polding Carnival in Newcastle on Friday, 13th September.
Religious Education
Mr Tim Keady
RE Coordinator
Dear Parents,
First Eucharist - First Eucharist is being held in the coming few weeks. St. Mary’s school has been allocated the weekend of 31st August/ 1st September. We would like to invite all members of our school community to come along and celebrate this important milestone with our Year 3 students at one of the Masses.
Please keep our Year 3 class in our prayers during this important time in their faith journey.
If you have any questions about the Sacrament of the First Eucharist,
please contact Rosie Hosking via email at sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
| RE Dates for the Calendar | |
| Week 6 | Saturday/Sunday 31st August and 1st September - St. Mary's First Eucharist Weekend |
| Week 7 | Tuesday, 3rd September - NAIDOC Liturgy + activities. |
| Week 8 | Wednesday, 11th September - First Eucharist Liturgy - 11.30 am @ St. Mary's Hall (Year 2) |
| Week 9 | |
| Week 10 | Gerard Yeo Shield @ St. Johns College (Year 6 from all Dubbo Catholic Schools) |
Gospel Focus: Words of Life (John 6:60-69)
Follow the teachings of Jesus even when it is difficult.
ST. BRIGID'S PARISH - MASS TIMES: Please note - times have changed back this week...
St Brigid's: Saturday - 6pm, Sunday - 9am and Sunday - 6pm
St. Laurence's Church: Sunday - 7.30am
Awards
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
| Tex Simpson - 2G For his outstanding and valuable contributions to class discussions. |
| Azlyn Sallustio - 3B For always showing good learning behaviours, offering answers and clarifying her understanding by asking questions. |
| Fletcher Pilon - 5B For demonstrating a focused approach to all areas of learning. |
| Balin Hartas - 6G For his considerate and positive approach towards others. |
HOUSE AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following students for gaining 10 points for
their Sports House for exemplary behaviour:
| LA SALLE: | McAULEY: | MOORE: | LENNON: |
| Beau Georgiou - KG | Ava Richardson - KG | Quinn Wiatkowski - KG | Charlie Butcher - KG |
| Lola Whiteman - KG | Skylar Tobin - KG | Harry Lee - KG | Gundy Madgwick - KG |
| Charlotte Gilmour - KG | Wyatt Grey - 1B | Conor Carroll - KG | Matilda Walkom - KG |
| Ryley Trimboli - 1B | Indi Green - 1B | Lewy O'Connor - 1B | Hank Dunworth - KG |
| Evie McLaren - 1B | Reggie Curtin - 1B | Charlie Coyle - 1B | Maggie O'Neill - KG |
| Ned Johnson - 1B | Amity Smith - 2B | Will Large - 1B | Polly Pearson - KG |
| Ellie Eagleston - 1B | Taejin Morris - 2B | Eboni Cook - 1B | Harvey Walkom - KG |
| Addi Evison - 1B | Ivie-Mae Ley - 2B | Mackenzie O'Brien - 1B | Genesis Goodwin - 1B |
| Thomas O'Connor - 1B | Beckham Chapman - 2B | Imogen Smith - 2B | Reggie Green - 1B |
| Annelise O'Brien - 2B | Annabelle Williams - 2G | Indigo Coyle - 2B | Alfie Winterton - 2G |
| Benji McGhee - 2B | Lucas O'Connor - 2G | Jack Hubbard - 2B | Bede Isbester - 2G |
| Ibrahim Khalid - 2B | Tex Simpson - 2G | Harry O'Donoghue - 2G | Brodie Laws - 2G |
| Nestor Crasto - 2B | Isaac Goodwin - 2G | Thomas Conte - 2G | |
| Althea Higgins - 2G | Jack Peterson - 2G | Nala Wellman - 2G | |
| Kieran Dixon - 2G | Jamarni Fieldus - 2G | Leila Cusack - 2G | |
| Logan Nichols - 2G | Quinn Box - 2G | ||
| Maggie Lawson - 2G | |||
| Parkah Bond - 2G |
School Fees
Term 3 Fees were posted on Friday, 2nd August 2024 and were DUE Friday, 16th August 2024.
Reminder letters will be sent out this week to our Term Payers.
Attendance
Is your child struggling to attend school?
If your child is avoiding school, it's crucial to proactively address the issue by contacting the Pastoral Care Leader. Subject teachers play a key role in observing and understanding students' behaviours and can collaborate with you to identify and address any challenges your child may be facing. Share your observations about your child's behaviour and express any concerns you may have. Be open and honest about the challenges your child is facing in attending school regularly. Collaboratively work with the school and your child to explore possible causes for your child's avoidance of school. This could include academic challenges or social issues. Work together to develop and monitor strategies to address the identified issues. You can seek advice free from NSW ParentLine 1300 1300 52. Book an appointment via phone or emailing your nearest headspace centre. Book a session with the free ReachOut Coaching Service for parents and carers.
Automated Attendance Notification:
CEDB has set up Automated Attendance Notifications for our school.
Attendance Tracking: Teachers will record attendance as usual.
Automated Alerts: If your child is marked absent without a known reason, an SMS will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Immediate Action: You can take immediate action by contacting the school if the absence is
unexpected or unaccounted for.
Ensure Your Contact Information is Up-to-Date: Verify and update your mobile number with the school office.
Communicate Absences: Notify the school in advance if your child will be absent.
Stay Alert: Look out for SMS notifications from the school.
PARTIAL ABSENCES:
Parents must attend the school office to use the Compass Kiosk to complete a PARENT DROP-OFF or PARENT PICK-UP if arriving late or leaving early.
FULL DAY ABSENCES:
A Note should be submitted via Compass for a FULL DAY absence from school.
Reminder: Parents to submit an attendance note within 7 days of absence. Thank you.
Community News
BIRTHDAYS:
Celebrating their birthday this week are:
Grace Carney, Hamish Meyers, Hudson Giddings, Alexis Anderson,
Nala Wellman, Gracie March, Grace Young, Miss Gabi Herbert,
Mrs Jenny Fuller, Mr Tim Keady and Mrs Karen Bywater.
We hope you enjoy your birthday!
Condolences - Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Skinner family (Mrs Michala Skinner - 4B, following the death of her mother-in-law). May she rest in peace.
Canteen
Canteen Roster
TUES Aug 27 | Joanna Wiatkowski |
WED Aug 28 | Melissa Barrett and Ros Dixon |
THURS Aug 29 | Jordana Pearson and Emma McNamara |
FRI Aug 30 | Victoria Meyers and Jackie Pratten |
MON Sept 02 | Cassie Carney |
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.