Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe
Upcoming Events
Grandparents Day
On Friday, 3 November, we invite our parents, carers, grandparents and special friends to St Mary's to share our Grandparents Day. The day will commence with Mass at 9.30am. Following Mass, our visitors will move to the MP Hall for morning tea. After morning tea, our students will perform on stage. Given it is 120 years since the roots of St Mary's Primary School were planted, our theme is the 1900's. After assembly, visitors may have a look around our fantastic school facilities and visit classrooms.
Also, St Mary's is renowned for its incredible morning tea spreads; let us not disappoint this year. We ask families to donate a plate of food to share on this special day. Our Year 4 families, coordinated by Allison, Claire and Elise, are asked to support with the setting up and serving of morning tea.
Please mark this date on your calendar.
Operation Christmas Child
In order to have boxes packed and ready for collection to be sent overseas, items for Operation Christmas Child can kindly be returned to school by 1 November.
Below are ideas for items that can be donated. Cash donations are also welcome to assist with the postage of these boxes.
Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival
We would like to thank everyone involved with the Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival last Friday. It was a fantastic day filled with competition, teamwork, and, most importantly, a lot of fun.
Thank you to our School Sports Coordinator, Linda Walsh, for her huge effort in organising St Mary's to participate in the carnival. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of our school staff members and parent volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to help during the carnival. Your dedication and willingness to contribute to our school community are deeply appreciated.
Last but certainly not least, a round of applause goes to our students! Their sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and respect for fellow competitors were exemplary throughout the event.
The carnival was not about winning or losing but learning, growing, and 'having a go'. These events provide valuable life lessons that foster character development, teamwork, and a sense of belonging to our school community.
Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two Excursion
Our Infants students ventured to Canberra on Monday to explore the National Zoo and Aquarium. The students had an action-packed day and thoroughly enjoyed their tour and group exploring.
I would like to thank Linda Walsh for her coordination and Mrs Cummins, Miss Croker, Miss O'Brien, Mrs Romer and Mrs McIntosh for accompanying the students.
Bus Zone - Drop-off and Pick-up
To ensure pedestrian safety, we ask that you only use the pedestrian crossing when crossing your child on Wade Street.
If you are utilizing the car drop-off/pick-up zone, please travel to the top of this area to allow other cars to come in behind you. Also, you may only get out of the vehicle to help your child exit. You must promptly return to the driver's seat and move on. You are unable to talk with other parents and carers whilst parked in the zone.
I would like to acknowledge the huge improvement to our afternoon pick-up processes and encourage everyone to continue to follow the protocols.
School Photos
Advanced Photography will be returning to school on Wednesday 1 November for some retakes. Any student absent last Tuesday will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken.
School Fees
Term Four School Fee statements have been sent out today. These can also be viewed on the Compass Parent Portal. Please notify the School Office if you did not receive this. We appreciate your prompt payment of the fees. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require assistance. Fee remission paperwork is available upon request and always treated confidentially.