Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe
St Mary's Feast Day
Last Friday, September 8th, we celebrated our school's feast day with great joy and enthusiasm. The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a special occasion that holds significant meaning in the Catholic faith, and to us at St Mary's Primary School, and our students made sure to honour it in a memorable way.
Our celebration began with a beautiful Mass with Father Joshy guiding us to reflect on the virtues of Mary.
Following the Mass, our students engaged in various Mary-themed fun activities. The students decorated biscuits with images and symbols associated with Mary, sang and played songs dedicated to Mary on the ukuleles and percussion instruments, modelled Mary symbols and created Mary chalk art and bookmarks.
As we celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our students learned about the virtues and qualities that Mary exemplified – kindness, humility, compassion, and faith. These values serve as a guiding light for us all as we strive to be better individuals and members of the St. Mary's School community.
I would like to thank all the teachers and staff, especially Mrs Therese Skelly, our Religious Education Coordinator, who made this celebration possible.
Sharing Best Practice
I am excited to share an enriching experience Mrs Cummins and I had last Saturday at Merici College in Canberra. We had the opportunity to attend 'Sharing Best Practice' Professional Learning Day, centred on exploring evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices that can shape our students' learning journey.
The 'Sharing Best Practice' event was filled with inspiration, collaboration, and valuable insights into innovative teaching methods. It was an opportunity for educators from various schools to come together, share their experiences, and learn from one another to enhance further the educational experiences we provide for our students.
The day focused on evidence-based approaches that have been proven to impact student learning outcomes significantly. One of the event's highlights was connecting with fellow educators as passionate about teaching as we are. We exchanged ideas, strategies, and success stories, which will enrich our teaching practices and benefit your children's education.
At St Mary's, we are excited to continue implementing these evidence-based practices into our teaching methods, ensuring that your child's educational journey continues to be engaging and enriching. We believe that every child deserves the best education possible.
Today, we shared our best practice with six staff from St Mary's Casino and a member of the CECG learning team, Bernadette Rayner. The visitors observed our Explicit Direction Instruction practice for English and Mathematics, viewed our data and listened to our change journey. We welcome back a second team from the same school on 12 October.
Thank you!
Thank you to our Parents & Friends Association for funding the new blinds in the Year 2 classroom. They look terrific and will assist with heating and cooling the room.
Join Us for a Night of Celebration: St Mary's 120th Anniversary Dinner Dance!
Ticket purchase details coming soon!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 21st October
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Crookwell Services Club
- Attire: Cocktail attire
We look forward to seeing you there!
Operation Christmas Child
In order to have boxes packed and ready for collection to be sent overseas, items for the Operation Christmas Child can kindly be returned to school by 23 October.
Below shows ideas for items that can be donated, if you wish.
