St Mary's Bulletin

Thank you to those parents that visited their child’s classroom during Tuesday’s Learning Journey. The teachers put a lot of effort into preparing the students and the activities, so it’s fantastic when we see so many turn up.

As you are aware, we have a class roster where the children regularly visit the Senior Centre. This week, the Yr 1/2 class spent time talking and painting with the elderly. If ever we needed confirmation that what we do here at St Mary’s is worthwhile, this comment, heard at the end of the visit from one of the children, sums up what we are trying to achieve.

“Mrs Grant, I felt so happy and my heart was so full, it almost bursted”

Special mention to all those mums and Dads who have taken the time to prepare for our first Disco tonight. We are all looking forward to a great evening.

Just a little reminder that unfortunately Footy Cards have to stay home now. The same applies to personal items brought to school: best to keep these at home lest they are lost.

The Climate Survey closes later today. If you haven’t yet completed it, please do so and you might win the Cafe voucher on offer.

Next Friday our Pre-Primary Class will be presenting our end of term assembly. Everyone is invited to come along. 

"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

God Bless,

David Hamersley

What a fantastic day of competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship at our recent Interschool Athletics Carnival against Merredin College!

The competition was tightly contested from start to finish, with students from both schools giving it their very best across the track and field events. There were many outstanding performances, with students demonstrating determination, resilience and a wonderful sense of sportsmanship throughout the day. It was fantastic to see students encouraging and supporting one another while embracing the competitive spirit of the carnival.

After a closely fought competition, Merredin College took out the Overall Shield by just 11 points! 

A special congratulations to the following students on their outstanding individual achievements:

• Junior Girl Runner-Up: Tully D
• Junior Girl Champion: Abigail B
• Junior Boy Runner-Up: Bayden A
• Junior Boy Champion: Hunter C
• Senior Girl Runner-Up: Tahlia G
• Senior Girl Champion: Ava W

We are incredibly proud of the way all of our students represented St Mary’s. Their enthusiasm, determination and willingness to have a go made for a wonderful day.

A huge thank you to Merredin College for hosting the carnival and to our staff and parent volunteers whose time, energy and support helped make the day possible.

We were also treated to some very special “half-time entertainment”, with St Mary’s and Merredin College coming together to perform a fantastic flash mob! The performance involved all students from Years 1–6 and was a wonderful celebration of friendship, collaboration and community between our two schools.

Congratulations to everyone involved on a terrific carnival!

The children enjoyed an engaging visit from Musica Viva.They listened attentively and participated enthusiastically throughout the performance.

The students explored music through body percussion, using their hearts, ears, bodies, and imaginations to create and respond to different sounds and rhythms. They particularly enjoyed activities such as Heartbeat and Snake Charmer, where they used their bodies to keep rhythm and express musical patterns.

The children experienced a variety of musical styles and tempos, listening to music that was fast and slow, smooth and energetic, as well as heavy rock and patterned rhythms performed by "Big Boy."

It was wonderful to see the students actively involved, confidently joining in and developing their listening, rhythm, and movement skills through this exciting musical experience.

I've started collecting items to send to the beautiful people in Tanzania with the help of the Retuno E Maa Foundation I will send a sea container when I have enough items to send. If you have anything you would like to donate that would be amazing. Second hand or new, everything can be used.

Some items that will be loved are:

• Clothes in good condition (no underwear except bras)
• Socks matching with no holes
• Linen
• Shoes in good condition
• School supplies
• Bikes & scooters in any form as they can be fixed
• Balls - netball, soccer, football, basketball, tennis
• Bread & Cake tins
• Craft items like wool, crochet & knitting needles, beads, sewing supplies

Items can be dropped off to Cockies Ag

Jasmin 0427823357

Cockies Ag

Mitchell Street

Merredin

St Mary's School is part of the "Containers for Change" program. Please see the poster below for all the details. If you require a green bag to collect your cans, these are available from Mrs Riethmuller at the school.

Enrolments for the October and summer school holiday programs are now open. Spots are limited and enrolments will close earlier at venues that are fully booked. Enrol now to secure your child’s place! Enrolments close on the 14th of October, so get in quick!!

Are you planning for your child to attend Year 7 at Merredin College in 2027??

Please ENROL NOW!!

Applications can be found on our website

For further queries you can call administration on (08) 9041 7520 or at Merredin.College@education.wa.edu.au