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Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome to our school year. I trust everyone has had a restful break and that you are now all enjoying the return to school schedules. It has been a wonderful start to the year, with all classes settled and ready for learning. I would like to acknowledge the work of my staff in being in the classrooms well before the return of students to ensure that the learning spaces are bright, inviting and inspiring learning. As the students had all had an orientation with their teacher last year, hopefully as they stepped into a new class there was more excitement than anxiety. I have already noted some fantastic work from many classes.
On Tuesday, we joined with the school community to welcome our beautiful new Kindergarten class for 2023. There is nothing like watching the smiling faces of parents and new Kindies arriving into the school for the first official day, so full of expectation and joy. Mrs Lee and Mrs Treweek had prepared a beautiful classroom with plenty of things to discover. It was wonderful to share Tea and Tissues with our new Kinder parents at the Parish Centre after the morning drop off. There were a few tears and a lot of chatter and laughter on both sides of Cork’s Lane. A big thanks to the Parish team for providing such wonderful hospitality.
Welcome to all of our new families joining our school community in 2023. I look forward to getting to know each of you over the coming weeks. I hope St Mary’s becomes a place that feels like a second home where you all feel welcome, heard and supported. If you see a few new faces in the playground please say ‘Hi’ and extend a sense of welcome to our community.
We look forward to welcoming our parents in for Three Stars and a Wish/ Meet and Greet next week. This is an opportunity for our staff to listen and learn from parents, as the people who know our children better than anyone else. It is important that the student is part of the conversation and the setting of goals for the year to come.
This Friday, weather permitting, we will have our Swimming Carnival at the Milton Pool. These are always really fun days for all our students in years 1-6. It is a little bit too early for our Kindergarten children to be participating yet! Please come along and encourage your child by being present for them. A Big thanks to Mrs Reid for organizing another great Carnival Day.
We had a really successful P and F meeting on Monday night. Thanks to the members of our community who came to lend a hand. I am pleased to welcome Sam Whittle (Ben’s Mum) to the important role of Canteen Manager. Sam has some great ideas for the canteen and is keen to find a few volunteers to help on Fridays this term. So if you have a spare hour or two please call the school office or respond on Facebook P and F page.
Yours in partnership,
Laurinda Nelson
Friday 10th February - 2023 Swimming Carnival (Year 1 - 6) Milton Pool
Friday 17th February - 10am Stage 1 leading Parish Mass, Church - Picnic with parish to follow
Wednesday 22nd February - 10am Ash Wednesday Liturgy, School Hall
Friday 24th February - 10am School Assembly, Hall
Friday 3rd March - 10am Whole School Mass, School Hall - Minni Vinnies
Milton Show
Sunday 5th March - 5pm Family Mass, Milton Church
Friday 10th March - 10am School Assembly
Friday 17th March - 10am Stage 2 leading Parish Mass, Church - Picnic with the Parish
Friday 24th March - 10am School Assembly, Hall
Friday 31st March - 10am Parish Mass, School Hall- Palm Sunday
listed as an Emergency Contact on Compass. Please provide the office with the name, relationship
and mobile number of the person you want added.
Lunch Meal Deals:
All orders must be provided with the correct money (cash only) in a clearly labelled envelope/paper
bag/zip lock bag with your child’s name, class and the order details on it. Unfortunately, we do not
supply lunch bags.
Labelling uniforms:
We have uniform items coming up to the office with no name on them. Please label all items of
clothing and lunch boxes, drink bottles etc so we can ensure your child’s items are returned to them.
Some of our parents used this wonderful site, plus there are many more available.
https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/name-labels
If your child needs some help with what bus to take, they have great bus tags for backpacks.
Uniforms:
A Flash Sale will be on offer during term 1 as we still have several brand-new (limited sizes)
items available that will be heavily discounted. Keep an eye on Compass for sale date and
times.
If you would like your child to try on uniforms prior to placing an order with Lowes, please
call the office to make an appointment.
Pre-Loved – We are happy to take your pre-loved uniforms, however, please ensure they are
stain-free, no rips and are in very good condition.
SCHOOL HATS $15 AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE
Dear Families,
We have started off our new school year with a lovely Opening Parish Mass and the blessing of the Badges. Thank you to Fr Michael for leading us through Mass last Friday (2nd Feb).
A note has gone home last week regarding the Children’s Sacramental Program.
If your child/children are in Years 2-6 inclusive at any of the above schools and they have been baptised they are eligible for enrolment in the parish sacramental program for 2023, as follows:
- Year 2 and above: First Reconciliation Friday 21 July
- Year 3 and above: First Eucharist (Holy Communion) Sunday 10 September
- Year 6: Confirmation Sunday 21 May
If you require another note, please contact Mrs Hedger through the school office.
Upcoming Masses:
- DATE: 17th Feb- EVENT: 10am Stage 1 Mass WHERE: Church ** Picnic with the Parish to follow.
- DATE: 22/2/23- EVENT: 10am Whole School- Ash Wednesday Liturgy WHERE: Hall
- DATE: 3rd March- EVENT: 10am Parish Mass - Mini Vinnies WHERE: Hall
- DATE: 17th March- EVENT: 10am Stage 2 leading Parish Mass WHERE: Church ** Picnic with the Parish to follow.
- DATE: 31st March- EVENT: 10am Parish Mass - Palm Sunday WHERE: Hall
Warmly,
Mrs Hedger
