Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe
Calendar
| WEEK THREE | |
| Wednesday 15 February |
Kinder Rest Day Year Five Art Focus Day School Board Meeting 7.00pm |
| Thursday 16 February |
School Swimming Carnival at Goulburn Aquatic Centre - Years 2- 6 - Buses leaving at 9.00am Kindergarten and Year One remain at school |
| Friday 17 February |
Tuckshop - Jane, Cass and Maureen Director of Education Mr Ross Fox visiting St Mary's |
| WEEK FOUR | |
| Monday 20 February |
Tuckshop - Belinda, Cass and Tressa |
| Tuesday 21 February |
Madi Burns School Counsellor |
| Wednesday 22 February |
Kinder Rest Day Ash Wednesday - Mass 12pm Year One Gold Art Focus Day P & F Meeting & AGM in the Staffroom at 7pm |
| Thursday 23 February |
Northern Region Swimming Carnival at Yass |
| Friday 24 February |
Welcome Function - Family Bingo Night at the Crookwell Golf Club (see below) Tuckshop- Reané, Bec and Jenny |
| DIARY DATES | |
| Friday 24 March |
School Cross Country Carnival K-6 Crookwell Showground |
| Thursday 6 April |
Stage Three Showcase of Learning |
Children's Crossing
We have been fortunate to receive an upgrade to our Wade Street Crossing over the holidays. We have now received our 'Children Crossing' flags. These warn drivers to keep an eye out for children. All parents dropping off or collecting students are to use this pedestrian wombat crossing. Please do not cross your child/ren in the Bus Zone. It is important to teach your children road safety practices.
You will also notice there is an allocated School Drop-off Pick-up Zone after the Bus Zone, in front of the Murphy Building (K/6 classrooms). This is perfect to use, if you are dropping off students in the morning, or picking them up in the afternoon. We will monitor this zone and send your children to you when we see you arrive.
Crookwell Show
On behalf of St Mary's Primary School staff and students, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who made the Crookwell Show fundraising barbeque a huge success, especially our event coordinators Allison and Brendan Hewitt, Linda and Daniel Walsh, Craig and Elise Croker and Rechell Naughton.
Thank you to all who worked tirelessly over the weekend to prepare the food, serve customers, and set up and clean up after the event. Your unwavering support and dedication to our school is truly remarkable and we are proud to have such a supportive school community.
The event was a great opportunity for the school to raise funds and engage with the local community. The money raised will be used to support a variety of school initiatives, from purchasing new equipment and resources to supporting programs that enhance our students' learning experiences. Your contributions will make a lasting impact on our school, and we are grateful for your support. Your efforts demonstrate your commitment to our school and your belief in the importance of education.
We look forward to continuing to work together to create a bright future for our students.
I am also thrilled to share that once again, our school was well represented at the Crookwell Show, with many of you entering both animal and pavilion exhibits and competitions. Your hard work and dedication to your projects were truly evident, and your involvement in the show is a testament to your passion for agriculture and your commitment to showcasing the skills and talents that you have developed in and out of the classroom.
We would also like to extend special congratulations to those students who received awards and recognition for their exhibits.
Swimming Carnival
Tomorrow, Thursday 16 February, our Year 2 - 6 students will be participating in a Swimming Carnival at the Goulburn Aquatic Centre. There will be a range of competitive and non-competitive events catering for all abilities. The students are to wear their full SPORTS uniform to school. They may bring coloured items (such as t-shirts and hats) to support their house at the pool.
Our Kindergarten and Year One students will stay at school and participate in some water safety and water-themed activities. They are to wear their normal summer uniform (summer dress and grey shorts and shirts) to school.
I would like to thank Mrs Walsh, our School Sports Coordinator, and all of the parents who have volunteered to assist. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
On Friday, all students are to wear their SPORTS uniform to school.
Welcome Function
On Friday 24 February from 6pm at the Crookwell Golf Club, we invite all families to attend our welcome function, a fun family bingo night. This casual gathering will be a great opportunity for our new families to meet and socialise with our existing families and staff.
Bingo sheets will be available for purchase at $2.00 for 5 games. There will be a selection of prizes to be won.
Food and drinks are available from the club.
All family and friends of St Mary's are welcome to attend.
School Drive Subsidy
Did you know that the NSW Department of Transport have a School Drive subsidy? Where there is no public transport available, this subsidy partly offsets the cost for driving students to school or to the nearest transport pick up point, by car, motorcycle or boat.
For more information or to apply, follow this link https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel
School Fees
The Term 1 School Fees have been sent home yesterday by email as well as a paper copy sent home with the eldest student in each family.
Please be aware that the Catholic Education Office is implementing a new finance system from March 1, which will include how fees are distributed to families and will change how fees can be paid. More information will be sent to families when we receive it from our head office.
A reminder for those who have an existing payment arrangement in place, the 2023 school fees have increased slightly so you will need to ensure your regular payments are sufficient.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Belinda.
School Hours
Student supervision commences at strictly 8.40am and concludes at 3.30pm. The first morning bell rings at 9.00am, and the students are dismissed at the end of the school day, at 3.10pm. For students requiring earlier morning supervision, Morning Club is available from 8.00am in the Year Six classroom. Please complete the following booking form if your child will be attending Morning Club. Please note, Morning Club is not offered on Fridays.