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Congratulations to the following students who will represent St. Mary's at the District Athletics carnival on Friday 19th August. They will compete in both track and field events at the Newport Park Athletics track.
For this weeks Community News we have the Church Bulletin, news from Emmanuel College & Mount St. Josephs, and Basketball and Cricket Summer Season information.
Just a reminder that we will no longer be sending RATs home on a fortnightly basis. We have ample stock onsite however, so please let us know when you're running low and we will send some home via your child or feel free to pop by the office to collect some.
A reminder that Thursday 18th August is our next Walk/Ride to School day. Come to school in an active way and earn house points!
In the lead up to our Spring into Happiness and Kindness Day (aka Yellow Day) on 1st September, our Wellbeing leaders, Andy and Judah are calling on the community to spread some happiness and kindness in their daily interactions. At assembly last week they spoke about their mission.
As you know the collection of the plastic lids has been turned into a House Team competition!! Collection boxes are in the foyer outside the staff room near the House Team boards.Red & Blue are in the lead at the moment with Green and Yellow coming in a close second!
This term is a busy one for all things Religious here at St Mary's. We will be celebrating the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation and there will be feast day masses and prayer assemblies to attend also.
Premier's Reading Challenge With the competition going until September, it's not too late to join the Premier's Reading Challenge!
At St. Mary's we are committed to maintaining a culture of child safety. We implement strategies which demonstrate this through everyday life at the school, guided by the documents listed in the 'Read More' section. Our Child Safety Officer is Margaret Masseni (DP & Wellbeing Leader)
As I welcome you to another school year, I would like to introduce you to one of our key priorities this year: To strengthen the Catholic identity of St Mary’s as an active and prayerful, contemporary faith community.
