Friday 13th September ~ Issue 28

Child Safety Statement

School Values

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Respect Our School - Hormati Sekolah Kita

Do Your Best - Lakukan Yang Terbaik

Help Others to Succeed - Bantu Teman Untuk Berhasil

Important Dates

Friday 13th September - Assembly

Monday 16th September - Opening of new rooms at 12.30pm

Friday 20th September - Last day of term - 2.15pm finish - wear casual clothes - gold coin donation for 'Busking For Change'

TERM 4

Monday 7th October - First day of Term 4

Friday 11th October - Assembly

Tuesday 15th October - Cyber Safety Sessions - families at 5.30pm, at school

From the Principal

Dear Families,

It has been a week of mixed emotions here at school.

Firstly we heard of the devastating news of the passing of one of our parents, Chris Tarrant, after a courageous battle with cancer. And then we had the incredible joy provided by our Art Show. I guess this just perfectly mirrors life, full of highs and lows. What I have taken from both is that our community is kind and caring, grateful and appreciative and for that, I could not be more proud. Thank you for supporting our school and each other in the generous way that you do.

Have a wonderful weekend, shared with those you love,

                                                     Terrielynn

Catholic School Culture

MASS TIMES – 2024                                                 

Hamilton: Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.30am                                    

Dunkeld: Sunday 8.30am                  

Glenthompson:  Sunday 8.30am

Penshurst: Sunday 8.30am

Easter Metaphor

Creator of springtime,
how can it be that every year
I forget the miracles visiting
the land in the form of fresh leaves,
laughing flowers, greening grass.

Winter holds a strong power over me.
I lose the memory of vibrant vigour,
the unseen energy raising
dead earthen things to awakening life.

Risen One, dwelling within me,
how can it be that I forget you,
your passionate grace tending my soul,
your constant stream of hope
rising up through the dead ground
of my brown, barrened prayer.

I turn to you in this season of spring,
bowing gratefully
to every growing plant, every flourishing flower,
for each one sings an Easter metaphor
full of memory, proclaiming your wild embrace
of my inner life, a life holding the promise
of an eternal return to spring.

© Joyce Rupp

Prayers                                                                       

Please keep members of our school community in your thoughts and prayers as they face some serious health issues. 

We also wrap our arms around the Tarrant family, as they mourn the passing of Chris. We extend our deep and most heartfelt condolences to Sarah, Ollie and Savannah at this very difficult time. Chris was a kind and caring man, a loving husband to Sarah and beautiful father to Ollie and Savannah. He will be greatly missed.

First Eucharist

The Sacrament of First Eucharist was celebrated on Sunday 8th September at the 10.30am Mass. It was a wonderful gathering for the children and their families. Congratulations!

Learning and Teaching

School Wide Positive Behaviours

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support is:  A multi-tiered framework for establishing the social culture and behavioural supports needed for a school to achieve behavioural and academic outcomes for all students.

For the next two weeks at St Mary’s we are working with our students on the following:

RESPECT -  show gratitude for the wonderful resources in our school

SAFETY - ensure the words you use keep everyone safe

 RESPONSIBILITY - own your behaviour

Sports Catch Up

Grade 5-6 Hooptime

Last Friday, 49 Grade 5-6 students travelled to HILAC for their Hooptime Carnival.

Our students did a wonderful job of playing with their competitive spirits, but also in a fair and sporting way. We are incredibly proud of the way in which our students conducted themselves throughout the day.

One of our All Star Boys team made it to the final, but couldn't quite overcome the final hurdle. We also had a showdown between our two All Star Girls teams in the final, with our Grade 6 girls taking home the spoils!

Our Future Stars and Rookies players also had a fantastic day, recording some wins, but more importantly, smiles and enjoyment of getting onto the court!

A thank you to the Year 10 Monivae students who assisted our teams with scoring today. We appreciate your help! 

A thank you also to our families who supported our students and teams throughout the day. We thank you for taking time out of your day to come and watch.

Finally, thank you once again to Siana Causer and Woolworths for your donation of fresh fruit and water for our students.

What an amazing day!

Division Table Tennis

We have Sophie Uebergang, Isabella Templeton, Sineth Hansa, Darcy Walsh, Angus Smith and Billy Fitzpatrick playing in the Division Table Tennis competition in Warrnambool today. We hope that they have had a great day! Results will be in next week’s newsletter.

Saturday Morning Netball - Term 4

Registrations and payments are now open for Saturday Morning Netball for next term. You can find this on the Netball Connect website or app.

https://registration.netballconnect.com/login 

You will need to either register or login to begin the process. The competition is under ‘Hamilton Netball Association’, and click on ‘Junior Competition - Term 4’. Please contact me if you need any assistance with this.

Please make sure the ‘Media Consent’ and the ‘Medical Consent’ form are returned to school before your child takes the court. Thank you.

Grade 5-6 Swimming Program - Term 4

The Grade 5-6 Swimming Program will be held in the first week of Term 4 (Monday 7th October - Friday 11th October). Your child has received a  note outlining everything that you need to know about the program. You will have also received a blue note. The blue note needs to be filled out completely, as this is classified as a high risk activity. Please ensure that they are returned as soon as possible.

Fitness Laps - Darryl Fry

Dates for your Diary

Grade 5-6 Swimming Program: Monday 7th October - Friday 11th October @ HILAC

Saturday Morning Netball: Begins Saturday 12th October @ Pedrina Park

Regional Athletics: Friday 11th October @ Llanberis Reserve, Ballarat

Grade 3-4 Regional Hooptime: Monday 21st October @ HILAC

Grade 5-6 Regional Hooptime: Monday 28th October @ HILAC

Grade 5-6 District Cricket: Friday 1st November @ Pedrina Park

Grade 3-4 Swimming Program: Monday 11th November - Friday 15th November @ HILAC

Grade 3-6 Swimming Carnival: Friday 29th November @ Monivae Pool

Junior Athletics Carnival (Prep - Grade 2): Friday 13th December @ St. Mary’s

Latham Wishart

lwishart@smhamilton.catholic.edu.au

Indonesian Performance

We are very lucky to have an Indonesian performance group visiting us next Tuesday. All of the students will get to go to the sessions, with the cost covered by your school fees. This will be a wonderful event for our school. A big thank you to Vicki Fitzpatrick for organising the performance.

Second Hand Book Stall

Thank you so much to everyone who sent in donations for our Second Hand Book Stall.  It is very much appreciated. Mrs Gordon and the Religious Education leaders have been busy sorting the books and getting them ready for sale!

The books will be available to buy each 2nd lunch next week (the last week of term).  Picture Story Books will be 50c each and Novels will be $1 each.

The money raised from the Book Stall will be donated to the Grade 3/4 fundraising effort for 'Busking for Change'.

Thank you and happy reading!

Garden Gurus

Wellbeing

Child Safety 

Yesterday was 'R U OK Day'.  Thank you to everyone who took part and sent in a gold coin donation. A big thank you to the Larkins family who once again supplied a 'touch of yellow' for those that needed it. Money raised will be donated to WDHS Youth Services as this is where our SRC has chosen  to donate the money to.  Children did different activities to mark the day, talking about how important it is to check in with our friends to make sure they are OK.  

SchoolTV has a Special Report that discusses R U OK Day.  You can check this report out, via the link below.

Tania Stevens

Cyber Safety Sessions

Next term on Tuesday 15th October, Keleigh Flavel from Victoria Police will conduct Cyber Safety sessions with our 3/4s and 5/6s and also with families at 5.30pm. A Google form has been sent out to gauge parent interest and the link is below.  Please complete this form if you would like to attend this very important information session. Thank you to those families who have already replied.

Community Engagement

Busking for Change

Sustainability - Lids for Kids

Thanks everyone for your support with lid donations! We are collecting lots and lots of lids.

Some sustainability leaders spent some time this week colour sorting lids.

Please remember that lids MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY - NO MILK RESIDUE!

Also, please ensure that all WHITE INSERTS (usually in milk lids) are REMOVED before sending in the lids. Lids can't be sent for recycling with the inserts and it will make sorting much easier if they are removed before sending in. And remember, only number 2 and 4 lids are acceptable for our collection.

Thanks everyone!

Erin Wolfe and the Sustainability Leaders

Legacy Appeal

This week and next week in the office, we have a variety of items to purchase that support all the wonderful work that Legacy does. The photo below shows the items that are available, plus what each one costs.  Thank you for your support.  

St Mary's Christmas Parade

Leadership and Stewardship

School Beanies

We still have St Mary's beanies here at school to purchase for $12.50 each. If you would like to buy some please see the front office.