St Mary's Primary School Crookwell
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Wade St
Crookwell NSW 2583
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Email: office.stmarysc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4832 1592

Principal Talk with Mrs. Lowe

Upcoming Events

Christmas Concert

This evening, 7 December, we will host our Christmas Concert and family picnic. 

The concert will commence after the P&F BBQ at roughly 6.15 pm. Each class will present two songs led by our Performing Arts Teacher, Mrs Picker, and accompanied by Alison Cummins (Kinder), Harriet Lowe, Sophie Culley (Year 5) and Charlie Lang (Year 6).

We invite you to bring your 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.

Kindergarten Showcase of Learning

Tomorrow, on Friday, 8 December, Kindergarten will present their Showcase of Learning Assembly for Parents and Friends at 12.30pm in the Old Hall. All welcome!

Year Six Farewell

It is coming very close to the time that we, sadly,  farewell our Year Six class. This year our Year Six Graduation events will commence next Monday, 11 December at 6.00pm with the Graduation Mass at St Mary's Catholic Church. This will be followed by dinner, and the Awards Presentation at the Services Club for Year Six students, parents/carers/adult guests and staff.

Year Six Final Assembly

The Year Six class will present their Final Assembly on the last day of school, Friday, 15 December, at 12.30 pm. The recipients of Awards will be re-acknowledged at this Assembly. 

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 Sports Captains for 2024. The students have been presenting their speeches this week, with the voting to occur tomorrow, Friday, 8 December. As is the long-held tradition, the Captains are student-elected, and staff do not vote.

The 2024 Captains will be announced at our End of Year School Mass and Changeover Ceremony held on Thursday, 14 December, at 9.30 am. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Please note the badges will be blessed and presented at our 2024 Welcome and Leaders Induction Mass at the beginning of Term One on Thursday, 8 February, at 9.30 am.

2024 Staffing

Today we are delighted to share that after a selection process, Rachael Croker has been appointed as the Religious Education Coordinator, starting in 2024. Over the past seventeen years at St Mary's, Rachael has capably fulfilled the roles of Classroom Teacher, Classroom Support Teacher and Sports Coordinator.

We extend our best wishes to Rachael as she embarks on this new and exciting chapter in her career. 

Announcement from Lee Herden Principal Catholic Identity Officer

Week 8 Events - Thank you! 

School Disco 

Congratulations Year 6 on hosting a fun and well-organised disco for our students. Thank you to Mrs. Spackman for her planning and purchasing the snacks.

Mini Touch Football Carnival

Our Kindergarten, Year One and Two students had a wonderful time last Friday at NRL Mini Touch Football Carnival. Thank you Mrs. Walsh for organising this carnival for our students.

It was lovely to see many parents and families come along to enjoy a picnic lunch with their children.

Community Christmas Carols

Our students have been invited to sing two Christmas Carols at the Crookwell Community Markets/Carols event.

On Saturday, 16 December, we have been invited to perform at the Crookwell Memorial Oval, at 6 pm.  The students will be accompanied by Mrs Alison Cummins.

If your child can participate, please complete the eform below. Nominated students will rehearse at school in Week 10.

Christmas Carols Participating