TERM FOUR 

End-of-Term Fun

Over the past week, there have been many fun events for our students to participate in. After a long period of time with limited and modified events, it has been wonderful to see the joy that the activities have brought to our students.

The events continue until the end of term on Friday, 16 December. Please keep a close eye on the newsletter for details.

School Disco

A huge thank you to Year Six for their organisation and coordination of the School Disco last week. The students (and teachers), all looking fabulous in their Movie or TV Character costumes, had a lot of fun busting a move on the dance floor.

The infants' classes also enjoyed their mini-disco in the afternoon. 

Mission Day

Last Friday, 25 November, the students had a fun afternoon raising funds for the Catholic Mission. The students found treasures at the White Elephant Stall, enjoyed delicious hot dogs, cakes and ice cream, enjoyed lucky dips, the haunted house, putt-putt, hair spray, face paint, popping balloons and more!

The most important part of Mission Day is the money we raise to send to fund vital work in Catholic Missions across the world. This year the students raised close to a whopping $1200. Congratulations, and thank you! 

Athletics Carnival 

The School Athletics Carnival will be held tomorrow, Friday 2 December. Students are asked to come directly to Todkill Oval on this day. The buses have been organised to drop off and pick up students from this venue. 

A barbeque lunch will be available. This is the Year One 2022 fundraising event. Year One families are encouraged to contact Daniel Walsh, or Reané Strode if they are able to assist. 

Please send your child with their school hat, sunscreen, water and something to sit on. As we know, there is no shelter available at Todkill Oval. Staff will be reminding students to reapply regularly during the day.

All families and friends of St Mary's are invited to share this fun day with us!

Christmas Concert

Next Thursday evening, 8 December, we will host our Christmas Concert and family picnic. The P&F will provide a barbeque dinner (steak and sausage sandwiches), and the canteen will be open for window sales from 5.30 pm. If you are able to assist with this, please contact Reané Strode, Daniel Walsh or Alison Hewitt.

The concert will commence after everyone is fed and settled in the sails area (weather permitting) at roughly 6.15 pm. Each class will present two songs within the nativity narrative presented by Year Six students.

We invite you to bring your own fold-up seats and eskys with your preferred refreshments. Drinks can also be purchased from the tuckshop.

Please face your chairs towards the MP Hall when setting up and leave the ramp and MP Hall verandah clear.

Community Christmas Carols

Our students have been invited to sing some Christmas Carols at the Taralga and Crookwell Community events.

On Sunday, 11 December, at 6 pm, the students, accompanied by Mrs Alison Cummins, will sing at Christ the King Church in Taralga.

On Saturday, 17 December, we have been invited to perform at the Crookwell Memorial Oval, at 6 pm.  The students will be accompanied by Harriet Lowe.

If your child is able to participate in one or both of these events, can you please complete the eform below?

Christmas Carols Participating

Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Day

It was wonderful to welcome our new Kindergarten 2023 students and their families to St Mary's on Monday for their orientation day with Mrs Cummins.

The students all worked industriously and produced work that Mrs Cummins was amazed by. 

We look forward to welcoming our new students and their families to the St Mary's Community in a full-time capacity next year.

End-of-Year School Mass and Leadership Changeover Ceremony

Our Year Five students are currently preparing to present themselves to our student body as possible School Captains and Sport Captains for 2022. The students will present their speeches next week from Monday to Thursday, with the voting to occur on Friday, 2 December. As is the long-held tradition, the Captains are student-elected, and staff do not vote.

The 2022 Captains will be announced at our End of Year School Mass and Changeover Ceremony held on Thursday, 15 December, at 9.30 am. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Please note the badges will be blessed and presented at our 2023 Welcome and Leaders Induction Mass at the beginning of Term One on Thursday, 2 February, at 9.30 am (TBC).

Sheep Muster - Thank you!

A huge thank you to all our families and supporters who donated to our sheep muster yesterday. We had 21 sheep, which sold well in a very tough market and raised over $3000.00.

Appreciation to our donors- J. Bain, K & T Croker, D & C Culley, A & C Doran, J & P Frost, B & M Lowe, A & C McCormack, J & T McCormack, D & B Tarlinton.

The wool proceeds will be totalled soon.

Thanks to Catherine Culley for coordinating our Sheep and Wool Muster for 2023.

Thanks to Elders Crookwell for facilitating the sale of the sheep at no charge.

These P&F funds will be contributing to the refurbishment of our Performing Arts room. 

Below are photos of some of our donors:

School Fees are now due 

For those families who are not on a regular direct debit plan, we ask that you kindly ensure your school fee account is up to date before the end of the year. 

Reminder letters for outstanding amounts will be sent home shortly.