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Term Two Dates
| WEEK TWO |
Catholic Schools Week |
| Thursday 5 May |
Welcome back and Mother's Day Mass 12pm - all welcome Mother's Day Stall and Raffle |
| Friday 6 May |
Specialist Athletics program |
| WEEK THREE | |
| Monday 9 May |
Tuckshop commences for Term 2 |
| Tuesday 10 May - 12 May |
Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Testing |
| Friday 13 May |
School Athletics Carnival at Todkill Oval |
Northern Region Cross Country
Staff Leave
This term we have a few staff members taking leave for various reasons.
Currently, Mrs Spackman is away accompanying her daughter, and one of our ex-students, Emily, as she presents a research paper at an International Meeting for Autism Research in Austin Texas. INSAR is an annual scientific conference to exchange and disseminate new research and progress with ASD scientists.
After completing her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology, followed by her Honors year at Melbourne University, Emily’s thesis on Autism was published. Emily is currently working for Melbourne University and Stanford University, in California, on a research program. Emily has a 3-year scholarship to complete her PhD at Melbourne University.
Mrs. Spackman was excited to have an opportunity to accompany Emily and will return to us on 24 May.
We congratulate Emily on her amazing achievements thus far and wish her continued success!
Next Tuesday, Mrs. Shauna Hewitt will commence leave as she travels to England to attend the funeral of her mother. We offer Shauna our condolences and hope that she enjoys her time away catching up with her family and loved ones. Shauna will return on 26 May.
Mrs. Rachael Croker will commence Long Service Leave on Monday 23 May. Rachael will be accompanying her daughter, Bella, to Newcastle for the Combined High Schools Hockey Championships. Bella is playing in the South Coast team. The following week, Rachael was selected to coach and manage the MacKillop Boys Hockey team competing at Tamworth. Congratulations Rachael and good luck! Mr Brian Howard will be teaching Year Three in Rachael's absence.
From Term Three, Mr. Larry O'Kane will be commencing Long Service leave for the remainder of the year. Larry is looking forward to spending time with his family and pursuing one of his passions, gardening. A suitable replacement will be found for Mr. O'Kane this term. I will keep you posted on this matter.
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) commences next Tuesday for our students in Year 3 and Year 5.
The following is our test schedule:
| Tuesday 10 May | Year 5 Writing |
| Tuesday 10 May | Year 3 Writing (paper) |
| Wednesday 11 May | Year 5 Reading |
| Thursday 12 May | Year 3 Reading |
| Monday 16 May | Year 5 Conventions of Language |
| Tuesday 17 May | Year 3 Conventions of Language |
| Wednesday 18 May | Year 5 Numeracy |
| Thursday 19 May | Year 3 Numeracy |
If your child is absent on a scheduled test day they will have the opportunity to do a catch-up test if they return to school on or before 20 May.
Industrial Action
Teachers in the Catholic Education system who are part of the Independent Education Union will have the chance to vote on protected action between 11-17 May. I will let you know the result of this ballot and any measures that need to be put in place as soon as I am notified.
Student Pick Up
The street directly out the front of St Mary’s is a Bus Zone from 8.30am-9.30am and 3.00pm-4.00pm. Please be aware that occasionally parents dropping off/picking up their children in this bus zone have been fined by the police.
We recommend that in the afternoons if you have come to collect your children by car you walk with your child to the crossing on Wade Street to cross safely out of the Bus Zone.
Uniform Matters
In Terms 2 and 3, the students are to wear the full winter uniform, however, a two-week leeway is given if the weather is still warm enough for the summer uniform. As of next week, all students should be dressed fully in their winter uniform. This includes the tie.
Please note, due to issues with the manufacturing company, the supply of boys long-sleeved shirts may be low. At this time, there are no size 8 shirts. Our apologies for this, but unfortunately this is out of our control.
In preparation for the cooler months, you might like to order our school coat, which is a warm bottle green parka style coat, from our Uniform Shop. No other coats will be permitted, however, bottle green gloves and beanies may be purchased elsewhere.
Please also ensure you have all your children's uniform labelled.
Some other reminders about our school uniform- hair accessories must be in the school colours only, earrings must be sleepers and studs and no nail polish is to be worn to school. Hair, both boys and girls, is to be tied back if it is longer than collar length.
Enrolling Now
Enrolments can now be placed online. Go to https://enrolments.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrol/ to enrol now.
Enrolments packs are available from our School Office or can be downloaded from our website http://www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment.html
This Sunday is Mothers’ Day.
God our Creator, we pray:
for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;
for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility;
for all mothers...
-who are tired, stressed or depressed;
-who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;
-who are unable to feed their children due to poverty;
-whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities;
-who raise children on their own;
-who have lost a child;
-who care for the children of others;
-whose children have left home;
Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good. May your loving hand guide them in the special work they do. Amen.
This term our focus is on our school value EXCELLENCE
we are Jesus’ mind – persevering and striving for excellence!
Let us be Easter people striving to open our hearts and minds to follow Jesus in:
- Listening attentively to others’ problems
- Reaching out to help the sick
- Acknowledging and helping the poor by participating in the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
- Standing up for what is right (even when others disagree)
- Having courage to do what is right (even when condemned)
- Praying often and seeking guidance from his Father
- Forgiving (no matter how difficult)
- Showing patience and tolerance
- Having mercy on all those who have lost their way
We could all make a difference in our world with these goals!
Let us all answer Jesus’ call to carry on His mission of love…
Winter Appeal 2022
St Vincent De Paul’s is a Catholic agency committed to a more just and compassionate Australia where no person nor child should have to wonder where they will sleep each night. The Vinnies Winter Appeal is all about providing emergency relief to those at risk of/or experiencing homelessness. All donations are then distributed through the many homelessness and community services to directly support those in the local community who are most impacted. As a Catholic School, St Mary’s is also committed to these goals and we join the Vinnies Winter Appeal each year.
Tomorrow, Year 6 will be introducing the St Vincent De Paul WINTER APPEAL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD by supporting our Mini Vinnies WINTER APPEAL
Donation of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
- New thick socks
- New gloves/mittens
- Coats and scarves
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets/donnas
(please make sure any used items are in reasonable condition)
School Athletics Carnival Updates Friday 13 May
The carnival will be held at Todkill Park, from 9am-3pm. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will take part in both track, field, and modified events over the course of the day.
Students who travel to school by bus, will be dropped off at Todkill Park, with supervision from 8:40am. Students who travel home by bus, will be picked up from Todkil Park. Alternatively, parents can drop off students at Todkill Park from 8:40am.
##There will be NO SUPERVISION FOR STUDENTS BEFORE SCHOOL.
To date we have the following roles filled:
- 8 years team manager: Bec Scott
- 9 years team manager: Claire McCormack
- 10 years team manager: Rechelle Naughton
- 12 years team managers: Katie Price, Natasha McCormack
- Time keeping: Pip Frost, Elise Croker
We need the following roles to be filled:
11 years team manager
Timekeepers
Infants’ activity helpers
If you would like to be involved, please email me ASAP- rachael.croker@cg.catholic.edu.au
Save the Date
Peter Lucas Cup- Rugby Union
When: Friday 27 May
Where: Goulburn
Who: Optional for Years 3-6
## Notes have gone home this week.
Canberra/Goulburn Rep Sport Trials
- Best of luck to Henry Galland, Sophia Galland and Naomi Picker tomorrow as they travel to Canberra to trial for a position in the Mackillop Hockey Team and to Saxon Greenwood also heading to Canberra tomorrow to trial for a position in the Mackillop Opens Rugby League Team.
- Mackillop Rugby Union Trial is scheduled for 30 May. Registered students to date include: Finn McCormack, William Millett.
- Golf - NSWCPS18 Hole Tournament (Pathway to MacKillop Selection) and 9 Hole Tournament (non-pathway participation). Register through the portal. Monday 1st August at Blackheath. (Ages 8 - 13)
Archdiocesan Cross Country.
Congratulations to our St Mary's Northern Region team members. They will compete in their respective distances at Mt Stromlo on Monday 9 May against Western and Southern Region. Registration for this event is via the CSNSW site.
9 Yrs - Charlotte Bensley
- Imogen Hewitt
10 Yrs - William Waldron
- Henry Galland
- Hayden Tarlinton (reserve)
- Sienna Gann (reserve)
11 Yrs - Chloe Bensley (reserve)
12 Yrs - William Millett
- Sophia Galland.
Northern Region Cross Country Carnival.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who helped with the successful hosting of the Northern Region event.
Our checkpoint volunteers Paul Millett, Katherine Fraser, Linda Walsh, Paddy Lowe, Jo Grove and Cat Culley.
First Aider Brad Foran who also doubled as place marker along with Sal Galland. St Mary's support crew, race starter, recorder and DJ - Mrs. R Croker, Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Tarlinton.
Thankfully we were blessed with awesome weather and the venue was looking it's absolute best with thanks to Louise Gibbs (AP & H)
Finally, the Canteen crew who were superbly coordinated by Reané and Rechell.
You are all amazing and apparently make us the talk of the Northern Region for our outstanding hospitality and organisation.
My genuine thanks to you all!!
Book Club
Book club was distributed to all children today.
Please order through LOOP by Thursday 12 May 2022.
The web address is:
scholastic.com.au/LOOP
LOOP enables parents to order and pay for your child’s order online using a credit card or voucher if you have one. Books will be distributed at school. For a quick start, just click on ORDER
- OR Register first to save your details for next time
- Select your school and your child's class
- Add your child's first name & last initial (so the school knows who the book is for)
- Enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue
- Follow the instructions for payment and submit
- All orders are sent directly to the school for submission to Scholastic. Books will still be delivered to your child's classroom if you order by the close date.
- Afterwards, there's no need to return paper order forms or payment receipt details back to your school!
Please contact me if you experience any difficulties.
Student of the Week Awards
The Student of the Week Awards go to...
Kindy: Macie Charnock, Lachlan Foran, Elaine Hannan
Yr. 1: Abigail Crosbie, Fraser McIntosh, Lizzie Walsh
Yr. 2: Donovan Francis, Samantha Fraser
Yr. 3: Logan Anderson and Anna Cuskelly
Yr. 4: Lily Coggan, Sienna Gann, Tahlia Naughton, Gabby Price
Yr. 5: Chloe Bensley, Charlie Lang
Yr. 6: Sommer Gann, Naomi Picker
School Spirit Award
Angus Foley for his care for younger students
Quade Haynes, Lucas Plumb, Alex Storrier, Hayden Tarlinton and Thomas Walsh for community service
Digby Price for caring for the environment
Japanese Award
The Class of the week goes to... Year 3
Athletics Carnival BBQ and Canteen Friday 13 May
The Year 1 class fundraiser for the year will be running the barbeque and canteen at the Athletics Carnival next Friday. Please keep an eye out for a note coming home with your child from our coordinator, Reané. We will need as many helpers as possible, please.
Northern Region BBQ/Canteen Thank You
The P&F would like to thank the Year 2 families who generously donated their time and/or baking for the Northern Regions Carnival on Friday.
We would especially like to thank Rechell Naughton, Phil & Reané Strode, James & Pip Frost, Libbie Storrier, Carina Doran & Alan McCormack for helping on the day & making our fundraiser a huge success!
Your support is greatly appreciated.
P&F Executive Committee
Mother's Day Raffle
A big thank you to Donna McGeechan for coordinating the Mother's Day raffle this year. Tickets are available from the School Office.
There will be 5 great prizes to choose from.
Tickets are $2 each, drawn on Friday 6 May.
Tuckshop
Please find below the Term 2 roster. If you cannot do your allocated date, please organise a swap or replacement yourself and then let Belinda know so we can update the Office copy.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO ATHLETICS CARNIVAL ON FRIDAY 13 MAY, THERE WILL BE NO TUCKSHOP ORDERS.
Parish Office
For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Sharon Cashman, via email or call into the Parish Office at the Old Convent Building. Sharon is available in Crookwell on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 11.30am-3.30pm
Parish Associate: Sr Rosemary Hart
Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au
Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx
Phone: 48321 633
Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)
