Celebrating Success

Last Friday we held a very successful Northern Region Public Speaking event. Many visitors to our school noted our excellent facilities, well-behaved students and generous hospitality. My thanks to Reané and Tash for assisting with serving morning tea to our visitors.

I wish to publicly thank our adjudicators, Mr Stephen Barnard, Mrs Shelley O'Brien, Mr Vero Joseph and Dr Elizabeth Bollen. Their expertise and judgement were well received and we appreciate the time they gave to work with us.

Our Congratulations to Year Five student, Grace McCormack, who was awarded First Place in Year Five. She will now represent the Northern Region at the Archdiocesan event at St Bernard's Batehaven next Monday 9 September.

Year Six student, William Waldron and Year Four Student, Flynn Storrier have also tasted success recently. Both boys have been named in the Archdiocesan Athletics Team to compete at Homebush on Wednesday, Sept 25. William has qualified for Senior Boys 1500m and Flynn for Junior Boys 100m and 200m. Flynn has also achieved an extraordinary result breaking a record held for seven years !!

Please find more details about their results in the School Sport Section

Year Five student, Owen Moorby, has been training several times a week in the lead-up to the Mounted Games at Sydney International Equestrian Centre on Friday 23rd August. He competed in five events and came first in all five in his class. He was awarded junior state champion.  His team members also performed highly and were awarded best performing team of the day.

Congratulations Owen!! 

2025 Term Dates

Included below are the dates for our 2025 School year. 

TERM 1,2025 (31 Jan - 11 Apr)

Friday 31 Jan - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

Monday 3 Feb - NSW pupil-free day

Friday 11 April - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

TERM 2, 2025 (28 Apr - 4 Jul)

Monday 28 Apr - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

Friday 4 July - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

TERM 3, 2025 (21 Jul - 26 Sep)

Monday 21 July - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

Friday 26 Sep - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

TERM FOUR, 2025 (13 Oct - 19 Dec)

Monday 13 Oct - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

Friday 19 Dec - CECG system-wide pupil-free day

Farewell

Last week we farewelled Mrs Nicola Spackman until the end of the year. For the remainder of this term, the role of Year Six teacher will be shared amongst Mrs R Croker and Mrs S Croker along with Mrs Claire McCormack. Mrs McCormack will then work with Year Six full-time in Term Four.

We wish Mrs Spackman well with her leave and family time and look forward to her return in 2025. 

Careers Expo

Students from Yrs 3-6 will be attending the CHS Career's Expo next Friday 13th Sept. A sausage sizzle and a bottle of water will be supplied to all students. We will be back at school for the second break canteen orders.

Important TERM THREE dates to note:

Fri 6 Sep - St Mary's Feast Day

Wed 11 Sep - Whole school visit to GPAC for ARC experience

Fri 13 Sep - Yrs 2-6 at CHS Careers Day Expo

Fri 27 Sep - Kinder/Year One Showcase assembly

The School Explorers  - School Readiness Program

Is your little one starting school in 2025? Help them embark on an exciting educational adventure with "The School Explorers". Our next session will be on Friday, 13 September.

All preschool-aged children are invited to attend regardless of school choice. Come along to all or as many sessions as suits you. Parents are welcome to stay for the session, leave your child in our capable hands, or a combination of both.

To register or for more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Belinda on 48321 592. We can't wait to welcome your child to St Mary's!