WEEK 10| TERM 2| 2020

Prep at St Mary’s

The news is out…. St Mary’s is the place to be for Prep in 2021! We have been overwhelmed with the enrolment applications received for Prep in 2021. To cater for this growing demand, our school has been in close discussions with the Townsville Catholic Education Office to explore providing two Prep classes in 2021. We offer a nurturing school environment, with flexible and contemporary learning spaces. Our Prep students are guided and supported to access the Prep Curriculum, where learning is catered towards the individual needs and uniqueness of each child. The Prep students early literacy skills are developed through engaging in InitiaLit, which is an evidence-based whole class literacy program. This program has been successfully implemented over the past two years with outstanding results. Our Pre-Prep families will formally join our school community next term, with our Pre-Prep Transition Program beginning on Friday 17th July. We simply cannot wait to welcome all of our new families to St Mary’s. As our school grows, who we are remains the same. We pride ourselves on being ‘One Big Family’ where everyone feels welcome. The way our teachers invest in their students and the way we encourage a close relationship with families ensures that our school’s ethos remains intact. We thank all parents who continue to value and champion our school. Keep spreading the good word about the many amazing things that happen at our school each day.

Colette Williams

Principal

Religious Life of our School

As our school term draws to an end, we have spent time in our classrooms reflecting upon our journey together. COVID-19 certainly presented our school with many challenges. We overcame all challenges and are certainly stronger as a result. Many years ago I met Fr Mick Lowcock. During our conversation, Fr Mick suggested that I ask myself three questions at the end of each day.

1. What challenged me today? 2. What am I grateful for today? 3. Where did I see God today?

I have asked myself these same three questions every day since that initial conversation with Fr Mick. This term, I was challenged many times to find the sunshine, when so much change was occurring in my surroundings. I am grateful for my staff who have risen to every challenge presented before them and grateful for the love and support provided by our amazing families. I saw God every day in my students: in their questions, in their interactions, in their words and in the love they show to one another. You may like to ask yourself these questions, especially during these uncertain times. Take care everyone and God Bless.

Colette Williams APRE

Mary’s Marvellous Big Day Out

The last day of the school term is always celebrated

with an excursion. But, today we are spending it at

school, enjoying some fun activities and in free

dress….actually our Pyjamas!!!

Perfect weather for wearing PJ’s to school.

Flexischools is Coming to St Mary’s! In Term 3, our school will move to Flexischools to make school lunches even easier!!!! Flexischools is an online platform, which families can access to order Tuckshop. This online program allows for cashless convenience. Kristy Sylvester and Linda Phillips have undertaken training to be able to provide Flexischools to our school community. We thank our P&F Association for supporting this venture. A flyer will be sent home to provide information regarding the set up of your account. Please contact Linda or Kristy if you have any questions.

Thank you! Thank you!

Our Mini Vinnie students, thank

everyone for their kind donations of

clothing for the St Vincent De Paul

Winter Appeal.

Your generous donations will help

those in need this Winter.

Learning Enrichment Overview Term 2

Throughout this term we have been busy learning and investigating a range of topics in order to fur-

ther develop our strengths in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and STEM.

Some of the activities that we have completed are:

Below are our ‘Stars of the Week’ from Term 2!

Be sure to pop over to the Library to check out our display board and the student’s contribu-tions to 'Star of the Week' before Week 2 of Term 3.

I am very proud of each and every Learning Enrichment student. Keep trying hard students and I look forward to working with you all again next term.

Mrs Land.

Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Ossy Yr 4 Samantha Yr 2 Wairua - Yr 6 Quade - Yr 2

‘Star of The Term’ Quotes from our ‘Learning Enrichment Stars’

Year 1-2 Group

"I liked getting to design my own cubby house." Charlotte Year 1

Year 3-4 Group

"I enjoy getting to learn new things for Maths." Mica Year 3

Year 5-6 Group

"I like that we get to do fun things and that there is a new star of the week each term." Persia Year 5

Congratulations to the following YCDI Awardees

for this week: Robert Sylvester (P), Niah Motlop

(Yr 1), Chelsea Woodward (Yr 2), Javier Mezieres

(Yr 3), Brayan Waite (Yr 4) Delilah Paul (Yr 5)

and Nick Dayrit (Yr 6).

Congratulations to the following

students who received a Principal’s

Award for this week: Elodie Robert-

son (P), Tarlayah McLennan (Yr 1),

Laila Beath (Yr 2), Sophie Winterburn

(Yr 3), Domino Forskitt (Yr 4), Delilah

Paul (Yr 5) and Nick Dayrit (Yr 6).

News from our School Chaplain Mrs Maltby… It is with sadness that I leave my position as Chaplain of St Mary’s Catholic

School. It has been my absolute pleasure to serve the students, parents and

staff at our school. I will greatly miss my interactions and relationships built

with you all as I enter a new phase of my life. My hope is that a new

Chaplain is appointed and brings new beginnings and an enthusiastic

approach to St Mary’s. I wish you all the best life can bring with God at your

side. God Bless You All.

Mini Vinnies are unable to visit Murroona Gardens this term but birthday

cards lovingly made by our Prep class are being sent electronically to the resi-

dents for some birthday cheer. This week cards were sent to Grandma Pam

(89) and Grandma Helen (93). Thank you Preps.

There are the supportive quotes for the darkest of times: ‘Dear

You, it’s going to be okay’. (Catholic Leader)

My contact details: Phone: 47861203 Email: cmaltby@smbtsv.catholic.edu.au

30 June Aaliyah Klaus

3 July Ruby Busch

3 July Cody Busch

8 July Matthew Pugh

11 July Wairua Hiku

14 July Sophia Honnery

15 July Daniel Szollos

Mary Our Help

School Banking will resume in Term 3!!

Friday will be Banking day. If you have any

concerns please contact the school office.

Winter Uniform Requirements

As the cooler months approach, students will be looking

for a warm jumper to wear. Students are encouraged to

wear a Bottle Green coloured jumper and track pants to

school. These should be available to purchase from

Target, Big W or Best and Less.

If you are unable to source the required jumper, students

are allowed to wear a plain (no motifs) coloured jumper.

If you have any concerns, please contact the school office.

Thank you.

BREAKFAST MENU AVAILABLE

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNING

Warm milk and Milo $1

Toast w Jam, Vegemite, Peanut Butter or

Honey $1

New Mass Times Please note that you will have to phone the Parish on

4786 4416 to reserve a seat as there are restrictions due to COVID19.

Saturday 6.30pm Sunday 8am and 10am Tuesday to Friday 8am