Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter

 A number of children from K-6 have participated in a full day Visual Art workshop at school. These children  demonstrated an interest in designing and creating visual art works within their learning spaces. During the workshop the children were involved in planning, discussing, creating, implementing and completing a visual composition around a theme - “My Happy Place.”

Four artworks were selected to enter an exhibition called Operation Art - 2022 and will be framed and exhibited at Sydney Olympic Park from September to October. This event is held annually and exhibits more than 800 artworks created by students from Kindergarten to Year 10 in NSW. 

The idea of Operation Art is for our students to create artwork to help cheer up children who are hospitalized. The NSW Department of Education and Westmead Children’s Hospital have collaborated together to implement this wonderful innovation. 50 selected entries will be displayed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, followed by a touring exhibition around NSW. 

Congratulations to all the children who have participated this year. The artworks are outstanding and selecting four for submission was not an easy process. The four selected this year are: 

Ruby B (5P) - “Treehouse Paradise”

This is my happy place! I've always wanted a treehouse in my backyard. A place to relax, read a book and enjoy a lovely sunset. 

 Jayden M (5M) - “My Tribal Family”

I can count on my family and they make me happy. They are crazy but I will always protect them because I love them.

Saissha P (5M)  - “My Reading and Happy Tree”

I would lay against the trunk of my favourite tree with a book. A companion; alive and sharing my imaginative thoughts as I read.

Iyana C (2M) - “Stellar Constellation”

At the top of the mountain you are closer to the stars in the sky. At night the stars are brighter, beautiful and magical.

Mrs Paola Dimataga

Diversity Teacher

The Mary Immaculate Playgroup is very happy to be back up and running again!

Our Tuesday group (9am-11am) has already begun meeting again. It has been lovely over these past weeks to welcome back and see our friends and families and meet lots of new ones too!

We have had fun doing craft, playing inside and outside with our toys and friends, having story time and singing songs.

Our new Friday group (which will also meet from 9am-11am), will begin on Friday 10th June. We are looking forward to having more fun and making new friends at Playgroup!

If you would like more information about the Playgroup please contact via email:

Melissa (Tuesdays) melissa_bugeja@hotmail.com 

Evelyn (Fridays) evyxx79@hotmail.com 

Melissa Butcher

Playgroup Coordinator

MSP Photography will be taking school photos on Tuesday 14th June: family portait, years 1, 3, 4 and 6 and Thursday 16th June: family portraits, Kindergarten, years 2 and 5.  Photos can be ordered through the Compass Parent Portal which can be  can be accessed from the following link: https://maryimmacqhill-nsw.compass.education/or by downloading  the “Compass School Manager” app for iOS and Android.  An email containing Compass Parent Portal access details has been sent to all parents who have not yet accessed the Compass Parent Portal. If you have trouble accessing the parent portal please email mimmac@parra.catholic.edu.au

To place your order, make sure you have your Compass login details handy!  

Click here for our simple online ordering guide. 

Click here to Start Ordering! 

If you are having problems logging into your parent portal, click "Can't access your account?" and follow the prompts.  

Sibling Photos are also available to order through Compass and must be ordered before midnight PRIOR to photo day. Please note that students hold the responsibility of presenting themselves for their family photo at their allocated time slot. If you have any questions regarding the photography service or packages available for purchase, please contact our friendly team on 9499 6555 or by email to sydney@msp.com.au 

Instalment 2 Fees are now overdue

Instalment 2 fees were due last Thursday, 2nd June 2022. If you are not on a payment plan, please finalise your school fees asap.

Should you wish to set up a flexible payment plan, did not receive your statement or are experiencing difficulty with fees, please contact Liz via email imac-qkhlfees@parra.catholic.edu.au or 02 9933 7800 to discuss your situation or to make alternate arrangements. These conversations are always confidential and families are often very relieved after making contact.

The children in our Parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in September 2022.

Confirmation will take place on two Thursday evenings (either 15 September or 22 September at 6:30 PM).  Applications for Confirmation are now ready to be filled out online. 

Children in Years 5 or higher who have received their First Holy Communion are eligible to apply.  All applications are due by 30th June 2022.  We cannot accept late applications.  All areas of the application must be completed before we can accept the application.  Baptism certificates need to be attached unless your child was baptised at Mary Immaculate Parish.  Donations should also be done online.  If you are unable to donate online, then you can come to the parish office during office hours 9 AM to 4 PM.  If anyone is experiencing hardship, please contact Sister Valerie. 

If your child has already received the Sacrament of Confirmation when they were baptised, they are not eligible to receive this sacrament again.  Confirmation can be received only once. 

After you have applied, you will receive information about who can be a sponsor and the details about choosing a Confirmation name.  You will also receive information on how the Program of instruction will take place. 

Any questions or concerns, please contact me by email or phone. 

 Kind Regards,

 Sister Valerie CSFN

Sacramental Coordinator

sacramental.coordinator@maryimmac.org.au

Mobile:  0414 638 884