End of Term 3

As Term 3 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support. During a period of time that has brought forth many changes to our usual routines, you have been a pillar of strength for your children. Keeping calm, consistent, resilient and positive during this time has enabled your children to continue learning in a secure environment, and for that you can be very proud.

Please be assured that even though you may not have got through all the teacher set learning, please do not worry, other very important learning has taken place during this time too. 

Please note the following school dates.

I wish all our students a restful and happy break and I look forward to seeing them, in their summer uniform, on Wednesday 6 October. Of course, if it is cold, they may continue to wear their winter uniform for the first few weeks.

The current restrictions and protocols will be in place upon return, unless restrictions change in the meantime and if this is the case you will receive further communication over the break. 

Morning Club will not be available until further notice. A friendly reminder that school supervision commences from 8.40am, please do not send your children earlier than this time. Also, be aware that the front of the school is a Bus Zone and you are unable to drop your children off in this area. Police do patrol this and have booked parents in the past. The Bus Zone finishes just before the bottom gate, so you can use this spot for this purpose. 

Public Speaking

On Thursday 7 October, we will hold our school Public Speaking Competition for selected students in Years 3-6. Each teacher has chosen 5-6 representatives for their class this week. It has been pleasing the hear that there has been many well-prepared and practised speeches and I know the staff have found it very difficult to choose their class representatives.

On Thursday the class representatives will join me in the Library to present their speech virtually to the classrooms and home participants. From there, the staff will select two from each grade to represent St Mary's at the Northern Region Public Speaking Competition, which is being hosted virtually by St Bede's on Wednesday 13 October (TBC). The students who are successful at this level will then speak at the virtual Archdiocesan Competition hosted by St Patricks, Cooma, on Tuesday 26 October.

Free Webinars for Families

There are a number of upcoming free webinars on a variety of topics for a range of ages that are available for families to participate in. The digital flyer contains active hyperlinks for easy access to registration.

Please direct all inquiries to Sarah Rose, Family Engagement Officer (Sarah.Rose@cg.catholic.edu.au or 0447 888 326).

Free Webinars Flyer

Returning of Borrowed Devices

If you have not already done so, please ensure that any borrowed devices or technology are returned to the School Office as soon as possible before the end of term.