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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

The School Explorers Program

Saturday 11 November is REMEMBRANCE DAY 

You might like to pause and say a prayer for the fallen and for peace.

God of love and peace,

We thank you for the peace and security we enjoy.

We remember those who faithfully served their country in time of war

and we pray for them.

We remember those who are still serving, and we pray for them and their families.

We pray for all men, women and children caught up in today’s terribly conflicts.

We pray for leaders of countries to find peaceful resolutions.

We pray for the day to come soon when there is no war, only peace.

May we who enjoy freedom and peace,

make the most of every opportunity to spread kindness and love. 

Let this be our commitment – to strive for peace in our homes and our world.

This we pray in the name of Jesus who gave his life for the sake of the world:

Jesus Christ, our example of peace. Amen.

November – The Month of Holy Souls

We continue to pray for loved ones who have gone before us…

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen.

Dear God of Mercy, I pray this day for all souls,

both known and unknown to me,

who, although touched by death,

have not yet entered Your Heavenly Kingdom. AMEN

Striving for JUSTICE and SERVICE at St Mary’s

Next Friday is our Catholic Mission Day. Please remember to help us support CATHOLIC MISSION

PRAYER –pray for the poor and marginalised.

DONATIONS –help us to raise money for those who are much less fortunate than ourselves.

WHITE ELEPHANT/LUCKY DIPS – Many thanks for the new and used items donated thus far. If you haven’t cleaned out your cupboards, there is still time: Eg: toys, games, books, kitchenware, clothes/shoes, drawing/sketching materials, jewellery, purses/bags/wallets etc.)

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.”

On Thursday 2 November, six students travelled to Mount Carmel School in Yass to represent St Mary’s at the inaugural Northern Region Chess Tournament. The player representatives in each division were Jobe Seaman, Owen Moorby, Olivia Millett and Lachlan Kilborn; arbiters were Phoebe Fannin and Angus Foley.

The students were very competitive in some close, hotly contested games, and should be justifiably proud of their efforts and achievements at this level. The arbiters, too, are to be commended for their diligence in carrying out their roles.

Well done, Team St. Mary’s!   

Cricket

Well done to our budding cricket stars Jaydan, Henry, Ollie and Jesse who travelled to Queanbeyan last Friday to trial for the Canberra Goulburn Cricket Team. From reports it was a warm day with a lot of quality cricket on display.

Special congratulations to Henry and Ollie who were selected in the Canberra Goulburn team and now go on to trial for the MacKillop team in 2024.

Well done to all 4 boys, we are super proud of you all!

Upcoming trials

The last Book Club for 2023 will be sent home today.

Order are due next Thursday 16 November, via Loop.

Tuckshop Roster

If your date doesn't suit, please work out a replacement/swap date and let Belinda know to update the roster.

Christmas Carols and BBQ

Christmas Gift Idea

Want to get some early Christmas gifts sorted? Why not buy some of the St Mary's Recipe books? Now only $10 each!!

Books can be paid for using Qkr, under the P&F payment section or cash to the School Office.

Sticky Beak Bag Use

Please remind your child to put their sticky beak lunch bags into the baskets on tuckshop days. The ladies in the tuckshops are finding a big increase in having to use paper bags, which results in extra rubbish on the playground. 

Family Engagement in Faith- Term 4

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