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Dear Parents and Carers
On the 8th of August we celebrated the Feast day of ‘St Mary of the Cross’ MacKillop. Mary MacKillop was the first Saint of Australia, and her influence in this country and the Asia Pacific region, has spread far and wide. She is recognised for founding the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and pioneering a system of ‘Josephite’ schools that provided education, especially for the poor. Her legacy is entrenched in our school as we are reminded of the four sisters of St Joseph who arrived in Milton to teach the children of the district in 1914, in what is now the building that houses our Library.
Mary MacKillop is known as an ordinary Australian who achieved ‘extraordinary’ things. Her words, “Never see a need without doing something about it” continues to resonate in our school, urging us to remain true to Mary MacKillop’s challenge wherever we can, by helping those who need it most, and placing our trust in a good and loving God. Beautiful liturgies took place in every classroom on Friday to recognise and celebrate the Feast Day - The work of Mary and her sisters of St Joseph is not something that lives in the past, it continues to this day all around Australia, including in our little school on the hill.
I hope that you have had time to read the Curriculum Notes which were shared on Compass this week. These notes are created to offer you a ‘snapshot’ of the wonderful teaching and learning which is taking place in every classroom across the school. If you have any questions regarding class curriculum or routines, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher via the school email, or leave a message at the office for them to give you a call.
Thank you for your support of our procedures around providing a ‘COVID-safe’ school environment. We continue to be committed to making decisions in accordance with the advice of health authorities and Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. We certainly miss having our families in and around the school, and we look forward to welcoming you back in safer times. If your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. Instead, we encourage you to call a GP to discuss your child’s symptoms. Your child must not return to school until they are no longer showing any symptoms of illness and/or can provide a medical clearance (a COVID-19 test may be requested). Thank you for your understanding during this challenging time.
Please continue to keep our Victorian neighbours in your thoughts and prayers as they enter Stage 4 Lockdown conditions. We also hold the people of Lebanon in our hearts this week.
I leave you with the words of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop - ‘Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you in all your life’
Wishing you a lovely week,
Julie Valentini
SPB4L Celebration Corner Term 3 Week 1
Class Merit Awards Week, presented at Assembly
Kinder – Jasper SH, Leeyana M
Year 1 – Jemima C, Ellyanna S
Year 2 – Eli D, Sahara C, Nate H
Year 3 – Alexandra W, Kayden L
Year 4 - Jemma M, Uma D
Year 5 – Summer G, Xavier B
Year 6 – Sia K, Toby K
Shining Star
Olivia R, Hugo P, Ella R, Luke S, Mia L, Finn M Jasper SH
St Mary’s Pennant
Hugo P, Ella R
Super Star Awards for Week,
We care for Ourselves
Ella R, Bryn S, Lachlan W, Indie G, William N, Goldie D, Molly S, Luke S, Henry H, Mia L
We Care For Others
Uma D, Mana V, Jasper SH, Finn M, Mia L, Lucas DG
We Care For Our Learning
Eden S, Riley B, Zuri G, Jacob M, Steven K, Mae V, Molly S, Ben WG
We Care For Our School
Hugo PD, Eden S, Mia L, Molly S, Clay C, Jasper SH, Max M
TUESDAY 18th AUGUST: ICAS Science
WEDNESDAY 19th AUGUST: SCHOOL READINESS EVENING 6.00pm
MONDAY 24th AUGUST: PUPIL FREE ( Staff Development Day)
TUESDAY 25th AUGUST: ICAS Digital Technology
WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST: ICAS Engish
TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER: ICAS Maths
WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER: ICAS Spelling
THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER: DRAGON DAYS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER: LAST DAY TERM 3AUGUST
WANTED POTS FOR PLANTS
St Mary's received hundreds of native seedling plants form Convoy of Hope to be part of "The School Children Planting Project"
We are now in need of larger posts 125mm-140mm (5-7inches) for the seedlings to be potted into to grow for planting later this year.
Please drop pots into School office.
DON'T FORGET YOUR
DRINK BOTTLES - as the school bubblers are not operational at the moment due to health regulations. Students are able to refill their water bottles.
HAT - No Hat No Play
MUNCH AND CRUNCH AND A HEALTHY LUNCH
MIa L, Ezekiel L, Clay C, Sienna Dale, Ryder L, Sahara C
Have been very busy over the last few weeks.
Feeding Father Micheal's Chickens
Book Creating
Acting
Buddy Reading
Robotics with Mrs Reid
Uniforms can be ordered and paid by phone, email and at the office. Uniforms orders will be sent home on Friday's.
Preloved Uniforms and shoes are free and can be viewed at the school hall at pickup time in the afternoons.
Please ensure youe child is in the correct uniform.
