Term 2 Week 2 24 April 2024

Principal - Ms Katrina Dunne

I extend a warm welcome back to each of you as we enter a very productive term at St Mary’s School. Our school community thrives on collaboration, shared values, and a commitment to nurturing our young learners. Let’s dive into the latest happenings and important events:

Anzac Day Commemoration

Anzac Day, a significant occasion in our nation’s history, provides an opportunity for reflection, gratitude and unity. This morning, Wednesday 24th April, we held a solemn ceremony at 8:30am at our Performing Arts Hall. Families were cordially invited to join us as we paid tribute to the brave men and women who served our country.

Community March

On Thursday 25th April, our students have a unique chance to actively participate in the community march. This event allows them to connect with the wider community, fostering a sense of pride and civic responsibility. To ensure a respectful and cohesive presence, all students are requested to wear their full formal uniform. Let’s march together, embodying the values of courage, respect and unity. Please meet at the Neighbourhood Centre on Alfred Street at 9:30am. The march commences at 9:40am.

Staying Informed

Keeping abreast of school happenings is essential for a successful educational journey. Here’s how you can stay informed:

1. Fortnightly Newsletter: Our newsletter, packed with updates, achievements, and upcoming events, is your go-to resource. Make sure to read it promptly!
2. Class Teacher Communication: Regularly check in with your child’s class teacher. They are your partners in your child’s growth and development.
3. Parent Portal App: Dive into the parent portal app for real-time notifications, calendar events, and personalised messages.
4. Daily Conversations: Engage with your child about their school experiences. Ask questions, listen attentively, and celebrate their achievements.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community.

Wishing you a fortnight filled with joy, learning, and meaningful connections!

Cheers,

Katrina

APRE - Mrs Kirsty Lines

Welcome Back!

It’s been a delightful start to the term as we celebrate the liturgical season of Easter.  At assembly on Friday, we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus and joy of the Easter season.  A big thank you to our Yr 6 class who led us in prayer and song.

Sacramental Program

Our Sacramental program will look a little different this year, with Bishop Ken visiting Charleville in June for Confirmation.  Candidates will receive their first Holy Communion in term 3.  Please see dates below:

Saturday, June 1^st – 6pm Parish Mass – Children’s mass

Saturday June 15^th – 6pm Parish Mass – Confirmation with Bishop Ken

Parents of candidates will receive communication through parent portal this week around a meeting time in week 3 to discuss Confirmation requirements.

 Wishing our St Mary’s families and community a blessed Easter Season,

Kirsty Lines

APRE.

Prep - Mrs Bernice McPhee

Term 2 is here already! I hope everyone had a good holiday! We have a busy term ahead with assessments and reports, Under 8’s Day (fun day), entries for the Charleville show and lots of learning to be done.

Students had a great time at the Cross-Country and the Colour Run at the end of last term. It was great to see students really trying to do their best at both runs.

This term has us revising all the sounds we have learnt so far. Please continue to help your child practise naming and writing each of the alphabet sounds. Homework starts again this week!

Year 1 - Ms Susan Holloway

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to Term Two. I hope you had an opportunity to relax during the Easter/School Holiday break.

This term started with excited students keen to share their holiday news. We are now getting back into our daily routine and new learning challenges. 

As part of our Literacy learning, we will be investigating Fairy Tales this term. Students will be exploring what makes this genre unique and at the end of the term, they will be writing and illustrating their own Fairy Tale which will be made into a book. They are excited to become published authors and are keen to write for an audience! 

Stay safe and enjoy a snap shot of some of our learning so far:

                  Making sentences together and checking to make sure we have finger spaces between each word. 

Exploring the properties of 2D shapes

Creating a new design for our classroom during Geography. We need to make space for our next project!

More designers hard at work!

Practicing hearing sounds in words and doing a great job.  Go Team! 

Sue Holloway and the Year One Team

Year 2 - Miss Imogen Hunt

Welcome back to Term 2!

We have lots of exciting things happening in Year 2. We kicked off our learning last week looking at fairy tales. Students loved learning about Jack and the Beanstalk and changing the start or ending of the story.

In math this term we have been looking at place value and using MAB blocks. We have been trying to understand what happens when we change a number from 99 to 100. It has been wonderful to watch students learn through seeing.

I can't wait to see what else we get up to this term!

Thanks,

Imogen Hunt 

Uniform Shop - Ms Loretta Clayton

April Birthdays

Flyers

Community News

Charleville Junior Rugby League

Charleville Junior Rugby League sign on afternoon and meet the coaches - 4pm Wednesday 24th April at the Charleville Showgrounds. We would love to see all the children and parents who are interested in joining up. There will be laptops available to register your child, however if you would like to register now, please click on the following link - https://profile.mysideline.com.au    

Children must be registered before they can attend any training sessions. Training sessions will begin the first week in May. Our season begins on 11th May in Charleville. 

If you have any questions please contact Les Baker (President) on 0417 302 990 or Joeli-Rae Anderson (Secretary) on 0428 888 712.