Term 2 Week 8 Newsletter 2024
Important Dates
June 17 | Kindergarten to Year 6 - School Photos |
June 18 | Year 6 RE Test |
June 18 | Primary Athletics Field Event Trials |
June 19 | Rugby Union 10s |
June 19 | Year 5 - Eisteddfod - Verse Speaking |
June 20 | Year 5 Goldfields Excursion |
June 21 | Years 4 to 6 - PSSA |
June 24 | Athletics Carnival |
June 24 | P&F Meeting - ALL WELCOME! |
June 25 | School Photographs - Back-Up Day |
Vision Statement:
St. Mary's Primary strives to be a welcoming Christ-centred learning community that promotes a quality holistic
education and trusting relationships in a caring and supportive environment.
Acknowledgment of Country: We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wiradjuri people, who, long before us, lived, loved, educated and raised their children on this site. We pay our respects to elders past and present, and we recognise the young people who are our future. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our community. We respect their deep physical and spiritual connections to the country through their stories traditions and living cultures.
Character Virtue: J U S T I C E
Justice means understanding the difference between right and wrong and giving fair punishment for wrong actions. It means being reasonable, ensuring that people are treated equally and not just get away with doing bad things. Throughout his life, Jesus taught justice. He fed the hungry, defended the oppressed, loved the outcast, the despised, the rejected and the sinners.
From the Principal
Mr Luke Wilson
Principal
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Week 8!
This is our last week of Eisteddfod; thank you to all staff involved in preparing our students.
Congratulations to Kinder and our Years 1, 3, and 6 students and teachers for their work preparing our students for their Eisteddfod performances. Year 5 has a busy week, with their Eisteddfod performance on Wednesday and their Goldfields Excursion on Thursday.
Thanks to Mrs Nuttall for taking our Rugby Union team to Orange for the regional finals on Wednesday.
Unexplained Absences - We currently have a number of students with a concerning number of unexplained absences. Under NSW Education guidelines, students are marked as unexplained absent ‘A’ after 7 days if parents have not explained. This cannot be changed later. Parents are asked to explain the absence ASAP on Compass when a child is absent from school.
W I N T E R U N I F O R M R E M I N D E R
Mondays: ALL students are expected to be wearing their FULL winter uniform - including ties.
Religious Education
Mr Tim Keady
RE Coordinator
Dear Parents,
Rise - RISE Youth Festival is for young people in Years 6 to 9 (anyone in Years 10-12 can be involved as a youth team member). The Diocesan Youth Ministers facilitate a festival full of fun, friendship, small group challenges, workshops, games, music and lots of opportunities to encounter Jesus. Register HERE.
Rego is open (even though it's not until July holidays) - St. Brigid’s Parish will subsidise the cost to bring the participant's contribution to $50. We'll also try to arrange transport or carpooling.
Meet4Mass - Save the date! Our K-5 classes are invited to join our local parish at St. Mary’s Meet4Mass on Sunday, 23rd June.
Communion Registration - First Eucharist registration weekends will occur on the weekends of 22/23rd of June and 29th/30th of June. Those students who are receiving the sacrament in 2024 will need to attend one of the weekend Masses over these weekends to register.
If you have any questions about the sacrament of Communion, please contact Rosie Hosking via email at sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
Confirmation Liturgy - Last Friday, we acknowledged our Year 6 students with a Confirmation Liturgy presented by Year 5. CONGRATULATIONS!
Gospel Focus: The Mustard Seed (Mark 4:26-34)
Jesus reminds us that every small act of kindness, care and love
grows into a greater presence of God in the World.
ST. BRIGID'S PARISH - MASS TIMES:
St Brigid's: Saturday - 5pm, Sunday - 9am and Sunday - 5pm
St. Laurence's Church: Sunday - 7.30am
Sport
Polding Touch - Congratulations to Max Muller, CJ Gordon and Zara Maas, who were selected in the Polding Touch Trials after representing the Bathurst Diocese at Parkes on Friday. A great achievement.
Diocesan Rugby Union 10s - Best of luck to our Rugby Union team, which will travel to Orange on Wednesday to compete in the Diocesan Rugby Union 10s. Thanks to Mrs Nuttall, who will be our coach on the day.
Good luck to Thomas Alley, Jake Clarke-Lawrence, Brax Cooper, George Finlay, Slater Gray, Vin Grey, Creaden Mallison, Angus McNamara, Max Muller, Jackson O'Connor, Leo O'Connor and Fletcher Pilon.
Athletics Field Events and Skills and Trials Days - In preparation for our School Athletics Carnival on Monday, 24th June, the athletic field event trials will be held on Tuesday, 18th June at Barden Park. Year 2 students who turn 9 this year and are members of the Dubbo Little Athletics Club can compete in the field events. We will need some parents to assist at the Athletics Carnival to ensure it is completed on time. If you’re able to assist, please contact us at school.
Please click on the link to fill out and submit the Years 3 to 6 Athletics Carnival Nomination Form:
ICAS
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)
Students who have a particular talent in a specific area relevant to the subject nominated in the International Competition are invited to participate in the 2024 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), which will be held next term. Competitions are offered in English, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology and Spelling.
ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based assessment. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.
Please Note: Years 3 to 6 students who have a talent in the relevant Key Learning Area are eligible to enter.
We do not promote these competitions as a relevant means of diagnosing and assessing students who do not display a high degree of ability. The content of these competitions does not always reflect our curriculum. We would only encourage students that have the ability to work at a high level of competence in these particular KLA’s.
School Access Code: RCI592
Parent Page link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
| Subject | Date | Price incl. GST |
| Digital Technology | Monday, 5th August | $19.95 |
| Writing | Monday, 5th August | $23.95 |
| English | Wednesday, 14th August | $19.95 |
| Science | Thursday, 22nd August | $19.95 |
| Spelling Bee | Thursday, 22nd August | $19.95 |
| Mathematics | Wednesday, 28th August | $19.95 |
Awards
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
Beckham Chapman - 2B |
Maggie Lawson - 2G |
| Zoe Taylor - 4B For her amazing effort and dedication to all areas of school life. |
Braxton Young - 6B |
HOUSE AWARDS:
Congratulations to the following students for gaining 10 points for
their Sports House for exemplary behaviour:
| LA SALLE: | McAULEY: | MOORE: | LENNON: |
| Azlyn Sallustio - 3B | Hudson Green - 3B | Lily Thornton - 3B | Pippa Davis - 3B |
| Lilliana Timpano - 4G | Salma Seleem - 3B | Ayla Cross - 3B | Zoey Jones - 3B |
| Rubie Wright - 4G | Harvey Sutcliffe - 4G | Barahamjot Pawar - 4B | Melody Good - 4B |
| Phoenix Wheelhouse - 4G | Isabel Brown - 6G | Maddison Fuller - 4G | Hugh Buckley - 4B |
| Harlie Trimboli - 4G | Zander Rowe - 6B | Harry Finlay - 4G | Tessa Cass - 4G |
| Lina Catelotti - 6B | Gracie March - 6B | Ollie Parkes - 4G | Charlie Cooper - 4G |
| Issabella Wright - 6B | Zadie McWhirter - KB | Evie O'Connor - 4G | Harvey Howarth - KB |
| Quinn Gleeson - KB | Toby Single - KB | Millie Walsh - 4G | Aubrie Olsen - KB |
| Nadia Jarry - KB | Liam Sutton - KB | George Finlay - 6B | Scarlett Long - KB |
| Ellie Fardell - KB | Blake Constantine - KB | Polly Hubbard - 6G | Lucy Bower - KB |
| Theo Coyle - KB | Harvey Tegart - KB | Harry Taylor - KB | Halle Gardiner - KB |
| Lola Whiteman - KB | Ollie Single - KB | Arshaan Thind - KB | Alfie Bonham - KB |
| Harvey Woodbridge - KB | Hendrik Rawson - KB | Quinn Wiatkowski - KB | Halle Box - KB |
| Logan Dunkley - KB | Elias-Ali Ley - KB | Charli Peake - KB | Charlie Butcher - KB |
| Beau Winters - KB | Chelsea Meyers - KB | Tommy O'Donoghue - KB | Gundy Madgwick - KB |
| Aria Wright - KB | Skylar Tobin - KB | Ivy Carney - KB | Maggie O'Neill - KB |
| Anthony Haylock - KB | Harriet Williams - KB | Harry Lee - KB | Polly Pearson - KB |
| Brendan Bell - KB | Harvey Walkom - KB | ||
| Matilda Walkom - KB | |||
| Rose Buckley - KB |
The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod
KINDERGARTEN - NURSERY RHYME IN COSTUME - RESULTS | |||
| Section | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| 1000D Vocal Solo | Harriet Williams | Evie Pratten | Theo Coyle |
| 1000E Vocal Solo | Ivy Carney | Zadie McWhirter | Harvey Tegart |
| 1000F Vocal Solo | Rose Buckley | Hank Dunworth | Polly Pearson |
| 1000G Vocal Solo | Harvey Woodbridge | Alfie Bonham | Lola Whiteman |
| Year 5 | Verse Speaking |
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
TO GAIN ENTRY TO PERFORMANCES AT DRTCC,
ALL INDIVIDUALS MUST PURCHASE A TICKET FOR ADMISSION
PLEASE NOTE: Instrumental Groups, Bands, Choirs and Dance Groups
FOR DRTCC AND CONVENTION CENTRE
Tickets went on sale Thursday, 23rd May and can be purchased from DRTCC Box Office or ordered online - please see details below.
Admission: $6 (adults, seniors, pensioners and children 6 years and over)
Order your tickets online at:
1. drtcc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales
2. Type in Search - Eisteddfod
3. Select which session you wish to attend
4. Payment of your tickets. (Please note: you will have 20 minutes to complete your transaction)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
Entry to the DRTCC or other Eisteddfod venues will signify your agreement to these terms and conditions
PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING IS PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM - TO PROTECT CHILDREN AT RISK
MOBILE PHONES, SMART PHONES and PAGERS are to be turned to silent whilst in the venue
NO FOOD OR DRINKS PERMITTED INSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTRE OR THEATRE
PUBLIC TOILETS ARE NOT TO BE USED AS DRESSING ROOMS
PARKING - Parking around the DRTCC is TIME LIMITED. Please be mindful of parking restrictions.
Parking at Number 1 Oval may be available.
REFRESHMENTS - Coffee, food, snacks and cold drinks are available in the Oxley Room.
School Photographs
School Photos - Back Up Day - Tuesday, 25th June 2024
School Fees
Term 2 Fees were emailed on Friday, 10th May 2024 and DUE on Friday, 24th May 2024.
If you'd like to start up a Payment Plan to manage your school fees, please phone the school office. Thank you.
Attendance
Regular attendance helps students develop discipline and a sense of responsibility. It prepares them for future commitments.
Regular school attendance is a fundamental aspect of character development that prepares students for the responsibilities and commitments they will encounter in various facets of their lives. The habits formed through regular attendance contribute to the overall success and wellbeing of students in both their academic and future professional journeys.
If you are concerned about your child’s attendance you can seek advice from NSW ParentLine 1300 1300 52.
PARTIAL ABSENCES:
Parents must attend the school office to use the Compass Kiosk to complete a PARENT DROP-OFF or PARENT PICK-UP if arriving late or leaving early.
FULL DAY ABSENCES:
A Note should be submitted via Compass for a FULL DAY absence from school.
Reminder: Parents to submit an attendance note within 7 days of absence. Thank you.
Community News
Condolences - Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Elliott family (Maggie - 5B) following the death of Kate's mother. May she rest in peace.
| THE CLOTHING POOL - PRICE LIST | |
| BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM Blue Short Sleeve Shirt - $3.00 Grey Shorts - $5.00 | GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM Pink Check Dress - $10.00 |
| BOYS WINTER UNIFORM Blue Long Sleeve Shirt - $3.00 | GIRLS WINTER UNIFORM Maroon Tunic - $10.00 Maroon Trousers - $5.00 Fawn Blouse - $3.00 |
UNIFORM BOYS & GIRLS | |
Canteen
Canteen Roster
TUES Jun 18 | Joanna Wiatkowski |
WED Jun 19 | Melissa Barrett and Ros Dixon |
THURS Jun 20 | Jordana Pearson and Emma McNamara |
FRI Jun 21 | HELP WANTED |
MON Jun 24 | Cassie Carney |
REMINDER:
MunchMonitor cut-off time for placing lunch orders - 9.45 am.
LATE LUNCH ORDERS:
9.45 am - 11.00 am - Parents are welcome to phone the school office to place a lunch order.
After 11.00 am - Students have an option of a Vegemite Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich
or Cheese and Vegemite Sandwich only.