PARENTS AS PARTNERS 

School Fees

A kind reminder to ensure your school fee account is up to date as we head to the end of term.

Fees can be paid using the BPAY details on your latest statement, via the Parent Portal in Compass, cash or cheque. Sometimes payments are easier when set up as a regular payment.

If you would like to discuss your school fee account, please do not hesitate to contact Belinda or Sally.

Semester One Reports Available Monday 1 July

Your child's Semester One Report will be available for you to access via the Compass app next Monday, 1 July. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into your child's academic progress, highlighting their achievements and areas for further development.

We believe that open communication between home and school is essential for the success of our students. If you have any questions or require clarification regarding the report or your child's progress, please don't hesitate to contact your child's class teacher. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.

At St Mary's, we follow the NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum, ensuring our students receive a well-rounded education aligned with national standards. The Semester One Report evaluates your child's performance across various subject areas, offering a comprehensive overview of their growth and learning throughout the term.

We employ the A-E grading scale for students in Years One to Six to provide a clear and informative assessment. Please note that the A-E scale represents different levels of achievement as follows:

A - The student has extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B -The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

C - The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main content areas and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

D - The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved limited competence in the processes and skills.

E - The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few content areas and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

The report will provide a detailed breakdown of your child's performance in key subjects, including Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Creative and Performing Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Additionally, it will include information about their engagement with learning and a comment from your child's teacher, highlighting their successes and suggestions for further growth. We encourage you to carefully review and discuss the report with your child, offering support and encouragement as they continue their educational journey.

Join us for the Year 2/3 Showcase of Learning Assembly!

We are thrilled to invite you to our Yr 2 and Yr 3 students Showcase to be held in the Old Hall on the last day of term, Friday, 5 July.

As has been the format of the past few years, there will be two performances on this day.

1. Student Session: The first session will occur at 10:00am, allowing the students to share their performance with their peers and giving them a dress rehearsal before the visitors arrive. 

2. Parent Session: The second session will commence for parents, guardians and friends at 12:30pm. 

We warmly invite all parents, grandparents, and extended family members to join us for the Parent Session of the Showcase of Learning Assembly. Your support and encouragement are invaluable to our students, and your presence will enhance their excitement.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS

Maternity Leave

Next week we farewell Mrs Ashlee Picker as she begins her Maternity Leave. We will miss her bright personality and positive attitude.  Mrs Isabelle Davis will be the Performing Arts Teacher two days per week in her absence.

A huge THANK YOU to all who gave of their time last weekend to answer the call for help in our gardens. There was a small group who came on Saturday and Sunday to trim, tidy and remove areas of the school gardens that had become overgrown and unmanageable. Special mentions to the Culley, Naughton, Reeves, Handley, Hewitt (x2), McIntosh, Storrier, Millett, McCormack and Croker families. There are plenty more jobs to be done!

Indigenous Workshops

Convoy for Kids

We were blessed with a very generous donation from Convoy for Kids Goulburn representatives, Michelle Caldow and Alison Johnson.

Our School Captains and SRC members represented us and offered their own thanks and support for Convey 2024!!!

Enrolling now for 2025 with a closing date of July 31.

Do you know someone interested in enrolling at St Mary's? Please direct them to our updated website for links that will allow them to access all the information they need.

https://www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/

The School Explorers Program

Library News

Please ensure ALL library books are returned next week before the School Holidays.

 Our school value for this term has been STRIVING for EXCELLENCE (‘striving to be Jesus’ mind – persevering and striving for excellence’). Our students’ school reports reflect their striving to do their best no matter what stage they are at in their learning journey.

Scripture tells us that we should strive for excellence in everything we do in our lives.  

 “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That you may approve things that are excellent;” Philippians 1:9-11

For many today, living the Christian life is summed up in the words: “God is still working on me.” Jesus wants us to keep striving for excellence in reflecting His own goodness… holiness, love, compassion, mercy, forgiveness, perseverance, courage etc.

The winter school break is a good time to reflect on how we are striving to live an excellent life that reflects these values and is pleasing to God. Of course, we must first open our hearts to Jesus’ love for us.

Lord,

From the rising of the winter sun to its setting, on these short winter days…

Make me short on mindless activity, long on reflecting on your love for me.

Make me short on being driven, long on paying attention.

Make me short on rushing and tiring, long on walking and wondering.

Make me short on focusing only on myself, long on looking beyond.

Make me short on mean thoughts, long on offers of words of comfort.

Make me short of obsessive lists, long on spontaneous acts of kindness,

Make me short on tradition as a habit, long on rediscovery and re-owning.

Make me short on false jollity, long on stilling and rooted joy.

Make me short on guilt, long on being merciful to myself.

Make me short on being overwhelmed, long on peacefulness.

AMEN

PARISH MORNING TEA

We very warmly welcome families to join us after mass on Sunday 30 June for a parish morning tea. This is a great opportunity for parents and children to engage with our parish and to strengthen our community bonds.

Romans 12: 5

So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

Mini Vinnies Social Justice Crazy Hair Day -CHANGE OF DATE

Mini Vinnies Social Justice at St Mary’s

‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.’

However, not everyone in the world is as fortunate as us and many people struggle to survive from day to day, while we live in comfort, with three meals a day and a bed to sleep in each night. It can be easy to remain unaware of actual people who are experiencing an injustice like homelessness.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is very active in social justice advocacy. They not only support people who are experiencing hardship but also work to eliminate the problem. They attempt to do this by researching the problems to learn more about them and educating the wider community.

As a way of making a donation to the Vinnies Winter Appeal, the SRC has organised a Crazy Hair Day on Thursday 4 July. Students will come along with a crazy hairstyle, wearing school uniform and a gold coin donation.

Family Engagement in Faith- Term 2

St Mary's Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to our St Mary's Team competing tomorrow at the Northern Region Athletics Carnival.

Sienna, Soph C, Elkie, Ollie, Henry, Alice, Will, Olivia, Gabby, Seb, Thomas, Elsie, Charlie B, Chase, Grace, Riley, Tommy, Flynn, Immy, Soph C, Jacob, Harley, Willow, Sammy, Flynn S, Flynn D, Harry F, Bodi, Jesse, Teni, Rory, Flynn, Lizzie, Mia, Digby, Denzil, Khloe,Tommy, Flynn, Macie, Pepper

St Mary's Age Champions 2024

8yrs - Archer Moloney, Ivy Hewitt

9 yrs - Cooper Sims, Elizabeth Walsh

10 yrs - Flynn Storrier, Willow Hewitt

11 yrs - Tommy Picker, Grace McCormack

12 yrs - Ollie Croker, Sienna Gann

Winning House 2024 - ALOYSIUS !!

Northern Region Carnival

Date: Friday 28th June 2024

Venue: Hudson Park, Bradfordville, Goulburn
Start: 9:30am Welcome. 9:45am first event.

Attached is the Program of events.
-Please note, all track events are timed finals. In simple terms we will not be running finals at the conclusion of the day; instead, the representatives will be chosen from the fastest times in their respective races.
-Spikes (in 100 and 200 only) or joggers are the preferred footwear. If the track is a little damp, students may be asked to not wear football boots on the day.
-The 1500m will be run at the NR carnival and times (top two for boys & girls) will be submitted to determine qualification for the MacKillop Athletics Carnival. 


Archdiocesan Selection - The fastest 4 qualifiers for the 100m and 200m and the top 2 competitors for all field events and 800m. The two fastest relay teams will also qualify for the Archdiocesan Team.

Food & Drinks - A canteen will be running on the day with a complimentary lunch provided for those running an event. A price list is attached. The Retro Beans & Brew Coffee van will also be in attendance. Schools will be sitting in the grandstand so please remind students to bring a blanket &/or a cushion to sit on. Ensure students, parents and teachers have suitable clothing… Hudson Park is often a cold, windy place!

NSW Goulburn Schools Netball Cup

Unfortunately, this event was postponed this week. Once we have a new date we will be sure to pass it on.

NSWCPS Golf Tournament

School photo date: 14 August 2024

St Mary's Primary School
School Photography Date: 14/08/2024

Dear Parents,

School photography day is coming up soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.

Two easy ways to purchase:

1. Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
2. Cash – complete the envelope that will be supplied and return it to our photographer on photo day

Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
And enter online order code: AN3 WE9 3JZ

School photography information:

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
• Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St Mary's Primary School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Heather Moss. Heather works Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm in Goulburn.

Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au

Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx 

Phone: 0403 631 797 

Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)