Term 3 Week 10 Newsletter 2024
Important Dates
Sept 23 | Year 3 Observatory Visit - 6.30 pm - 8 pm |
Sept 24 | Cultural Excursion - Zoo |
Sept 26 | Year 6 - Gerard Yeo Shield to be held at St. Johns College |
Sept 27 | Last Day of Term 3 |
Oct 14 | Commencement of Term 4 |
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: R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
Responsibility means doing the right thing, even when it is not fun, cool, or noticed by anyone. Responsibility and leadership often go hand in hand, and leaders must be not only organised but also prepared to take the blame if something goes wrong. It's like being something that God can count on.
From the Principal
Mr Luke Wilson
Principal
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Week 10.
It was great to see our 2025 Kindergarten students and their families at school last week for their first transition session. We look forward to welcoming them back to school early next term.
As another term ends this Friday, I thank all the parents, students and staff for all your hard work, enthusiasm and energy over the past ten weeks. As a Catholic school, it is easy to see the hand of God at work in the generosity and support of many people. I am grateful for the caring actions and commitment of staff and parents who volunteer so generously in so many ways to make our school such a wonderful place.
I wish all the students an enjoyable holiday.
School resumes for Term 4 on Monday, 14th October.
Whole School Assembly - This afternoon, we held our Whole School Assembly, a significant event celebrating student achievements. At this assembly, we announced and congratulated the students who had been awarded a Citizenship Award for Term 3. These students were recognised for their positive attitude, behaviour, and work to the best of their ability in the classroom and for their qualities as good citizens.
| Rose Buckley - KB | Matilda Walkom - KG | Albie Isbester - 1B | Oakley Coyle - 1G |
| Claudia McNamara - 2B | Isaac Goodwin - 2G | Maxwell Robinson - 3B | Haddie Green - 3G |
| Emily Bruce - 4B | Harry Finlay - 4G | Ollie Winterton - 5B | Lucas Laws - 5G |
| Jessica Comber - 6B | Brax Cooper - 6G | ||
| CONGRATULATIONS! | |||
Gerard Yeo Shield - This Thursday, our Year 6 students will compete in the Gerard Yeo Shield against other Year 6 students from St. John’s Primary, St. Laurence’s School, and St. Pius X School. Students will participate in various sports, including league tag, netball, soccer, an academic challenge, chess, and a liturgy. This is a very special day for the Catholic Primary Schools in which staff and students take time to honour the memory of a former student, Gerard Yeo, who was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings, promote a sense of unity amongst the Catholic Primary Schools, provide an opportunity for Year 6 students to compete in sporting and academic events, build school spirit and encourage good sportsmanship and teamwork, share our Catholic faith in liturgy and promote a sense of unity amongst the Year 6 students before they progress to St. Johns College. Thank you to Mrs Nuttall, Year 6 teachers, and teachers from the other schools who have assisted with organising this day.
Canteen Volunteers Needed - We are short of volunteers for our canteen this Friday. We understand that everyone is busy but if you can help, please get in touch with the School Office (6882 4790). If volunteers cannot help out, we won't be able to offer lunch orders this Friday.
Monday Uniform - All students will wear their full summer uniform in Term 4.
Sport
Polding Cricket - Congratulations to George Finlay who was selected in the Polding Cricket trials last week in Lismore. George will now play for Polding at the NSWPSSA Cricket Championships Term 4, Week 1 in Armidale.
What a wonderful achievement George!
Religious Education
Mr Tim Keady
RE Coordinator
Dear Parents,
Year 2 Reconciliation Registration - If you have any questions about Reconciliation, please contact Rosie Hosking via email at sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au.
| RE Dates for the Calendar | |
| Week 10 | Gerard Yeo Shield @ St. Johns College (Year 6 from all Dubbo Catholic Schools) |
TERM 4: | |
Week 3 | Friday, 1st November - All Saints Day Mass @ St. Brigid's with St. Piux X @ 1pm |
Week 5 | Monday, 11th November - Remembrance Day Service @ COLA @ 11.30am |
Week 6 | Monday, 18th November - Reconciliation Liturgy @ 12.30pm @ St. Mary's Hall (Year 1) |
Week 9 | Monday, 9th December - End of Year Mass @ 10am - St. Brigid's Year 6 Graduation BBQ @ 6pm Friday, 16th December - Year 6 Tunnel @ 2.30pm |
Gospel Focus: The First is Last (Mark 9:30-37)
Be humble and serve others.
ST. BRIGID'S PARISH - MASS TIMES:
St Brigid's: Saturday - 6pm, Sunday - 9am and Sunday - 6pm
St. Laurence's Church: Sunday - 7.30am
Wellbeing
Peer Support
A Better Friend - This term, during Peer Support, we have talked about how we can be friends and remain friends with others. We have learned some ways to be a better friend to others. We need to remember to support each other and be friendly to others in our school.
Awards
HOUSE AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following students for gaining 10 points for
their Sports House for exemplary behaviour:
| LA SALLE: | McAULEY: | MOORE: | LENNON: |
| Archie Farrelly - 3B | Isabelle Brown - 3B | Lily Thornton - 3B | George Jacobson - 3B |
| Jed Barrett - 5B | Tenley Huggett - 3B | Chloe Brown - 3B | Lydia Rae - 3B |
| Leo O'Connor - 5B | Charlie Brown - 3B | Clancy Moore - 3B | |
| Liza O'Sullivan - 5B | Archie Chippendale - 3B | Zoey Jones - 3B | |
| Jack Graham - 5B | Logan Waters - 3B | ||
| Denham Bruce - 5B |
School Fees
ARE YOUR FEES UP TO DATE?
Attendance
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:
Benji McGhee, Tristan Khantrikrom, Quinn Gleeson, Jett Dunlop,
Leo O'Connor, Quinn Box, Jed Barrett and Angus McNamara.
Celebrating their birthday in the holidays are:
Eva Quigley, Livinia Smith, Milla Porter, Nate Salt, Torah Maas,
Polly Pearson, Jack Barber, Oakley Coyle, Millie Morris, Heidi Taylor, Alfie Winterton, Reggie Green,
Louis O'Connor, Jack Hubbard, Buddy Salloum, Daniella Conte, Mrs Katrina Alexander, Mrs Vicki Jones,
Mrs Jo O'Sullivan and Miss Alexandra Dann.
We hope you enjoy your birthday!
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School Uniform
Canteen
Canteen Roster
TUES Sept 24 | Joanna Wiatkowski |
WED Sept 25 | Melissa Barrett and Ros Dixon |
THURS Sept 26 | Jordana Pearson and Emma McNamara |
FRI Sept 27 | HELP WANTED, HELP WANTED, HELP WANTED |
MON Oct 14 | 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.