Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter

This year, 16 students in Year 6 are part of the Debating Team. The Team includes:

Summer S, Kanav S, Lucas W, Diva M, Dominic G, Campbell S-S, Olivia S, Samantha J, Mia C, Divya P, Cristiano J, David G, Harrison N, Madeline C, Alaysha G and Talia G.

On Thursday, 2nd July, the Debating Team participated in their first intra-school debate. Students were organised into teams of 4 and debated against each other. 

The two debate topics were: “Fiction is more valuable than non-fiction” and “Zoos have animal’s best interest at heart”. All 4 teams presented strong arguments to support their point of view, and it was exciting to watch teams refuting their opponent’s arguments, with confidence!

Stage 3 teachers and students were really impressed with how much hard work and preparation went into the debate, with students working on their speeches during lunch breaks and at home. All in all, an outstanding first debate- setting the bar high for next time!

The debating team will participate in their second debate during Week 3 of Term 3. We look forward to this exciting event!

Mrs  Kylie Behrens 

K-2 Students 

How many books did you read during the holiday break?

Our Wushka Holiday Reading Log is due this Friday, 24th July, to your class teacher. Logs will be collected and counted for the highest number of reads during the holiday break. Winners will be announced in Week 2! 

Many Premier’s Reading Challenge books are available on SORA, our eLibrary. Please encourage your child to continue to access Sora at home- it has an abundance of books available- for FREE!

The Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes at the end of August. Please continue to log your child’s books online. 

A reminder that all K-2 students are participating in the challenge at school. There is no need for K-2 parents to enter any books online- these will be completed by the teachers.

Mrs Kirsten Cooper and Mrs Kylie Behrens

Today, Year 6 began their two days of Peer Support Leadership Training at Mary Immaculate. The Year 6 students have been training to develop their leadership skills in order to facilitate activities with small groups of younger students. They had so much fun and learned quite a lot about themselves and others during the training!

Our whole school will be starting Peer Support sessions next Monday. Students will be using a new module on KEEPING FRIENDS, which focuses on how to establish positive relationships, be positive in situations on the playground and in a range of social situations. The experiences presented in this module will help students to develop skills to identify their strengths, celebrate their achievements and seek assistance when faced with challenges. 

During the training, each group will participate in a range of ‘getting to know you’ activities and will formulate their group agreements so that they can work well together throughout the term. You might like to discuss with your child what they can do this week to help them take an active role in Peer Support!

Mrs Kylie Behrens and Miss Rowena Benjamin 

Miriam A-J, Yousef A-J, Jonathan B, Noah B, Lachlan C, Ruby D, Peyton D, Xander D, Sasha D, Alexia D, Aleisha E, Jace E, Lucas E, Gabrielle F, Mason F, Kaitlyn G, David G, Aasutosh G, Mererewiti J, Jamie K, Ameiya K, David L, Alexander L, Zane M, Jaydon M, Karen M, Sharlet M, Abbey M, Jeremiah O, Matilda O, Dane P, Joshua P, Vihaan P, Eva P, Adam S, Wynter T, Orlando T, Jake T, Alexander T, Lily T, Savannah W, Aaliivyah W.

Online orders and emails for exchanges are to be placed on the QKR App by 4:00pm Monday and Thursday.  Uniform orders and exchanges will be delivered to your child's classroom on Tuesday and Friday mornings during the school term. 

When exchanging items purchased from the uniform shop please send an email to elle@ozfashions.com.au prior to leaving the items at the school office in a bag labelled with your child's name and class. 

Please email all exchanges to elle@ozfashions.com.au.

All inquiries please contact Elle on 0421 216 414 or via email, elle@ozfashions.com.au.

Paula's Pantry is open Monday to Friday: before school from 8:25am, lunchtime and recess. 

Lunches can be ordered at the canteen in the morning before school or online via the QKR App. When ordering online please ensure you place your order before 8:30am. 

Delicious homemade soup, served with a bread roll will be available for $4  on Monday and Tuesday  during the chilly winter months. Please order at the canteen in the morining and soup will be ready to collect at lunch time. 

Monday: Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup 

Tuesday: Pumpkin Soup