This week we celebrate the important document Laudato Si', Pope Francis calls us to live in our beautiful world with a commitment to protect and support our environment and the local and global community in which we live. The importance of fostering right relationships is the focal point for our Catholic communities. Fostering quality relationships challenges us to examine the gift of our spirituality that allows an exchange, as Pope Francis says this is done by ‘listening and journeying together’. I feel very privileged to work in a community where adults and children all strive to develop respectful relationships which continue to build our very special community of  St Mary’s. Our families have such a strong connection with our local environment and a strong sense of doing many little things to achieve the great goal of making a difference in our world, Thanks for doing your bit and supporting your children to understand the importance of being someone who acts for the greater good in our world. 

Yesterday we saw evidence of this, as our students participated in the Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Event for Cancer support and research. Our Mini Vinnies team were inundated with so many scrumptious delights, and business was booming at the cake stall during both breaks. This fundraiser is so pertinant this year in particular with our amazing Gabrielle Peters currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Mrs Peters was so humbled and grateful for the support shown for this fantastic cause, over $500 was raised. Congratulations Mini Vinnies Team and thanks to Mrs Robinson and Mrs Collins for their hardwork. 

Our congratulations and prayers go to Father Michael Dyer this weekend as he is installed officially as the Parish Priest of the Milton /Ulladulla Parish. Michael has been acting in this role for the last few years and it is wonderful to see his service recognised by this more formal appointment. I invite you to join us in attending Ulladulla Mass at 9am on Sunday to show your appreciation for Michael and his support of our school and wider community. 

I’m really looking forward to meeting our new Kindergarten 2023 families over the next few weeks, so exciting to these new little faces making their first step towards big school. 

Yours in partnership

Laurinda Nelson

Class Merit Awards: 

Kinder – Hugh G, Rapha A, Tilly G, Teddy H

Year 1 – Jacoba F, Xavier S

Year 2 – Benjamin W-G, Leeyana M

Year 3 – Maddy G, Ben K

Year 4 – Imogen H, Max C, Parker M-J, Liam R

Year 5 – Josh Mc, Aurelia R

Year 6 – Chiara G, Austin G

Super Star Awards for Week:  

We Care For Our Learning:

Keanu S, Sophie H, Ari L, Ruth A, Jaimie S, Savanah A, Phoebe H, Sadie N, Arabella B, Lexi L, Riley B, Bowie M, Evie P, Ellyana S, Lachlan W, Georgie A, Molly O, Luke S, Dundi B, Molly S, Adele B, Benjamin W-G, Henry H, Hugo A, Mia L and Goldie D.

Principal Award:

Seave D and Jacob D G 

All Stars: 

Year 2

Sunday 22 May - 

Investiture of Father Michael Dyer - 9am Holy Family Ulladulla

Monday 23 May - 

Years 3/4 AFL Gala Day

Monday 23 May - Friday 10 June - 

2023 Kindergarten Interviews

Tuesday 24 May -

Diocesan Cross Country

Monday 30 May-Friday 3 June

National Reconciliation Week

Friday 3 June

Retreat Day for Confirmation Candidates

Sunday 5 June

Confirmation - 11am Holy Family Ulladulla

Friday 10 June

St Mary's Athletics Carnival

Arabella A ~ Molly S ~ Phoebe H ~ Joshua Mc ~ Hugo A ~ Banjo F

Cameron W ~ Fleur C ~ Adhya M ~ Andie M ~ Tilly G ~ Riley B 

Lucas D G ~ Kayden L ~ Beatrice S ~ Liam R ~ Luke R ~ Harrison K

Mrs Collins.

Congratulations to Ben Brooks, father of Arabella in Year 3 and our past School Captain, Xavier. Ben was Baptised on Sunday at Holy Family Church by Fr Michael, a truly joyous occasion.

We are looking forward to Bishop Brian’s visit to our parish this coming Sunday. He is here to install Fr Michael as our Parish priest, which is wonderful news for our school and parish. 

All are welcome to Mass at 9am on Sunday at Holy Family Church in Ulladulla.

Please continue to pray for our Confirmation candidates in Year 6, who are celebrating their Confirmation on June 5th.

Although the wind was quite chilly on the hill this week, our students still managed to throughly enjoy their NRL Clinic with Coach Matt and Coach Gemma. The students went through their warm up, followed by some fun filled skill drills and then finished off the session with a game of Bee Tag and League Tag. Our Kindergarten group were very enthusiactic as you can see from the gallery of photos. 

SAMPLE SIZES AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL TO TRY ON.

If you would like uniform items to be tried on before placing a LOWES order online please call for an appointment, this service is only available every Friday.

We still have some items of both winter and summer uniforms available here at school.

Should you wish to place an order with us here at school please call, email or drop in an order form. All orders will be processed and sent home or be ready for collection every Friday.

LOWES are now fully stocked with all items, there has been some confusion regarding items that are supposedly not available (See below)

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