Welcome to Week 6, as we cross to the second half of our term. It has been a busy few weeks at St Mary’s including the hosting of the Plenary Listening Session with Bishop Brian Mascord. A big thank you to Simon Kinch and Julie Valentini who represented our school with me bringing the voice of staff and parents to the session.  Topics discussed including ‘Inclusion of all in our church, or the idea of the ‘big church’ where everyone is welcome and should experience a sense of belonging. A big thank you to all the staff and parents who spoke during the various gathering sessions providing a vision of a way forward for our church into the future.

Last Friday the years 3-6 attended a Netball Skills Day in Ulladulla. The staff were so impressed by the way the students entered into the spirit of the day, trying new skills and showing the sportsmanship that has become synonymous with St Mary’s. A big thanks to Mrs Gab Peters our sports coordinator for organising the day for the students.

Last Monday we held the AGM for the P and F Association, it was heartening to see the number of parents who attended and to witness the new committee form with an enthusiastic vision of the coming year. The P and F is the major voice for the parents within the school, and during the meeting it was helpful to hear the hopes and dreams for St Mary’s into 2019.  It is important to acknowledge the outgoing committee, including Andrew Clegg who has served with great expertise as the Treasurer for the past 7 years. Jodie Lee was elected to the position of President after 1 years as an excellent Vice-President. The other elected executive members are Justine Donohoe as Vice-President, Anneliese Robinson as Treasurer and Mrs Sinclair as Secretary.   We thank these office bearers for stepping up and wishing them a very successful year. A big thank you also to the supporting committee who attended the meeting and haver promised support of the office bearers. Our meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month, refreshments are provided with the promise of keeping the meeting to a maximum of one hour. Please come to our next meeting and join the wonderful sense of community of St Mary’s.

The Milton Show is this weekend with the Grand Parade on Friday. We are looking forward to seeing all our students proudly marching in their uniforms. Good luck to our students and families who are entering events, produce, artwork or various competitions. Regional shows are such important community events and St Mary’s are so grateful to Mrs Emily McGregor for being our in school coordinator as well as the Milton Show Society for the many volunteer hours of planning and work that goes into staging such an event. When you are at the show, make sure you see the beautiful painted banners that Mrs McGregor has created with our students for this special event.

I hope you have a great week,

Yours in partnership

OFFICE NEWS

Please return the below Forms

Reminder a new Diocesan Fee Agreement is filled out each school year.

Diocesan Fee Agreements to be return to the school office as soon as possible.

Consent for use of Student‘s Image and / or Work Form. 

Internet Agreement Form.

CEO Attendance Information

CEO Attendance Information has been uploaded to Compass. Please note any extended absences (family functions/holidays in school time require an Exemption Form - please see the office.)

PARKING - please don't park in the turning circle (buses unable to turn around)

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.   Parking Inspectors do visit our school on occasions.

UNIFORM SHOP THURSDAY 2.40pm - 3.20pm

We would love any pre loved uniforms in good condition for our second hand pool.  These can be dropped off to the school office.

Orders and payment can be placed at the office and will be sent home on Friday.

Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform and all uniform is named.

 Summer Uniforms Expectations

Girls

Summer blue dress, white socks, black polishable leather school shoes (black soles), school hat.

Boys

Light blue shirt, navy school shorts, navy socks, black polishable leather school shoes (black soles), school hat.

Sports Uniform -  Worn Wednesday and Friday

School sport polo shirt / Year 6 shirt, school microfibre navy shorts, white socks and prodominently white jogger, school hat

Luen R, Coen R, Oliver P, Oscar PD, Hugo PD, Bowie M, Callan M, 

Congratulations Iva and Ivan. On the 15th February Lucy K in Kindergarten welcomed a new little brother, Kristian to her family.

Cheese Burger- $6

Beef mince patty, cheddar cheese and tomato sauce on fresh bread roll.

Chicken Schnitzel Burger – $6

Chicken Schnitzel, lettuce, cheese & mayo on a fresh bread roll

Orders to be placed by Thursday 9.30am

Classes have been busy creating artworks and posters for the Milton Show. Here is a sneak peek of what students have done.

Milton Show - Friday 1st March 2019.

On Friday 1st March all students have been invited to take part in the Opening Parade of the show. Students can be collected by parents from the school office from 11.50am (please sign out with Mrs Faust in the office) and taken to the show.

Date: Friday 1st March 2019 March Time: 1pm (assemble at 12.45pm)

What to wear: Sport Uniform

Entry Cost: Free for students in uniform, accompanying parents approx. $10 entry fee

The school captains and I will meet St Mary’s families at 12.45pm under the coral trees near the dog ring on the eastern side of the show ring prior to the parade.

At the conclusion of the parade students are free to enjoy the show with parents and do not have to return to school.

If you are not able to take your child to the show, but a friend is able to do so for you, please provide arrangements in writing.

If you are unable to arrange for your child to attend the march it would be appreciated if you could still return the form sent home.

South Coast Diocesan Swimming Carnival Parents

We are holding a meeting for parents and students who were selected to represent St Mary's Star of the Sea at the Swimming Carnival.

The meeting will be immediately after school on Wednesday 27th Feb. This will be a chance to ask any questions, organise a car pool if necessary and understand how the day will run.

Please meet Mr Kinch and Mrs Peters at the Yarning Circle in the playground.

Transport NSW is now processing all applications for School Free Travel. 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to make application as soon as possible via the website

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/applNow

TFNSW also have an app to track the progress of applications. this can be found at the following

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/trackApplication