St Mary's Newsletter

In Sunday’s Gospel, some Sadducees tried to trick Jesus but in his reply, he explains that God promises us eternal joy in heaven.  When couples fall in love and marry, they experience a glimpse of the glory of heaven.  Wonderful as marriage can be, it is only a shadow of the joy that awaits us all in heaven.

We will be having our first Wellbeing Week next week.  Correspondence to all families was sent home via the Skoolbag App last week.  During this week, there are no meetings for teachers after school, and no homework for the children (reading shouldn’t be seen as homework – just what we do for enjoyment). This is an opportunity for families to spend the time they would have dedicated to homework and other school centred activities and spend time with each other.  It is all about our wellness and finding time to take care of our own health and wellbeing.  

The Early Years (NQS) Audit will be taking place on Tuesday, 12 November.  This was previously planned for yesterday (Thursday, 7 November) but due to unforeseen circumstances had to be postponed.

All members of the St Mary’s School community are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service to be held at 11.00am on Monday, 11 November on the school lawn.  At 11.00 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November, the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war and in all wars after this time.

Grandparents hold a special place in our families and are a wonderful resource in our communities. We would like to acknowledge all the grandparents in the St Mary’s School community by extending them all an invitation to the Grandparents Morning on Friday, 15th November. The morning will begin with the Year One assembly, followed by a visit by Grandparents to classrooms and then morning tea will be served in the Hall. I look forward to welcoming all grandparents to our school.

If you know that your child/children will not be returning to St Mary’s School in 2020, please advise the office, in writing, as soon as possible.  This allows us to make arrangements for the new school year.  This does not apply to families of Year Six students.

St Mary’s School requires an Administration Officer for 2020 as Mrs Tania Geier will be moving to Perth with her family.  If you or someone that you know has the necessary skills, attributes and qualifications for the position please encourage them to apply.  Further information can found on the CEWA website www.cewa.edu.au .

God Bless and have a lovely weekend with your families.

Ms Adriana Coniglio

Principal

This year, it is the St Mary’s Parish turn to organise the Christmas hampers for the Churches Fraternal. During the month of November, it would be appreciated if each family could please donate at least one non-perishable food item. Examples of foods include, but are not limited to: tinned fruit, pasta, cereal, biscuits and Christmas items such as crackers and napkins. Each classroom has a basket where the food can be dropped. Please do not bring any fresh and/or frozen items and ensure that the food is within date. The class with the most items in their basket at the end of November, will be rewarded with extra play time at recess or lunch!

Mrs Hannah Herbert 

Religious Education Coordinator 

During Godly play this week we told the story of Baptism. We talked about the candles, the use of water and oil, as well as the use of white clothes or blankets. We used all of these to baptise our baby doll Sadie Daisy Kindy.

We have been lucky enough in securing another grant through the Sporting Schools initiative. We are looking at purchasing some new exciting equipment to use in both Phys Ed and Friday sport, also we are looking into some clinics for term one next year.

I will keep everyone up to date about what we end booking.

PP:                   Clancy Sutherland

Year One:       Wilson Mason

Year Two:       Xavier Amm

Year Three:    Brock Barnett

Year Four:      Jack Kudas

Year Five:       Jacob Barnett

Year Six:         Baillie Dean