Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
We would like to thank all the grandparents, parents and friends who attended, and assisted with, our Grandparents and Special Friends Day last Friday.
The day started off with a beautiful Mass that brought a sense of togetherness and celebration.
After Mass, we enjoyed a delicious Morning Tea, for which we owe a huge thank you to our parent helpers, Reane, Rechell, Elise, Tennille Catherine, Melissa, Kimberly, Jo, Claire and Pip who worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was well-fed and cared for. We appreciate your hard work! We also want to express our gratitude to the parent body for the generous food donations; your contributions were crucial in making the day such a success.
Another highlight was the 1900s-themed historical performances put on by our talented students. It was a joy to see the young ones transport us back in time and share a glimpse of the past. I would like to acknowledge and thank the teachers for their enthusiasm in creating these entertaining performances.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is an important event which celebrates the bonds between generations. We are grateful to all those who played a part in making it a day to remember.
Guard of Honour
We would like to thank the staff and students who participated in the Guard of Honour for ex-staff member Sally Barratt last week. Our school representation added to the solemnity of the event, and the students' respectful behaviour was a true testament to the values upheld by St. Mary's. We are proud of our students and appreciate the collective effort of everyone who made Mrs. Barratt's final farewell a touching moment.
Change to Travel Arrangements
Our staff have a duty of care for your children until they leave school via the method arranged. If there is a change to their normal arrangement, please notify the Office or submit a 'Change to Travel Arrangements' form on Compass, prior to 2.45 pm. It can cause confusion and distress for students and teachers when your child thinks they should be doing something different from their usual arrangement. If we have not been informed of a change by a parent or carer, we will have to insist your child travel by their usual arrangement.
The School Explorers Program
Tomorrow, The School Explorers transition program re-commences. We look forward to welcoming our pre-school friends back to St Mary's from 9.30 am-11.00 am for a fun 'Make-It!' art, craft and construction session with Year Five.
School Fees
Term Four School Fee statements have been sent out. 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.
Follow-up phone calls will start to be made for those whose fees are outstanding.