St Mary's Bulletin

Term 4 - Week 3 (30th October, 2026)

Dear St Mary's School Community,


Telethon money

Special congratulations must be extended again to all the Year Six Leaders. Over the past month or two, all Leaders have been organising dress-up days and a variety of raffles. These activities have raised an incredible $605 for Telethon. The children are learning the art of how to Lead by example and develop empathy by helping those who are less fortunate. Once again, well done to the Yr 6 Leaders and Mrs McDonald for these initiatives.

P&F meeting

Thank you to all our dedicated parents who attended Monday evening’s meeting in the Library. The P&F have had a successful year and raised a staggering amount of money for the children of St Mary’s. Our latest major project involves erecting a Shade structure over the new monkey bars with the generous help of Shaun Avery. We also have more Monkey bar accessories arriving in coming weeks. Thank you parents!!!

 

Red Ball Tennis Competition

Our Year Three/Four students had an enjoyable day on Wednesday playing in the Red Ball Tennis Competition. Thank you Mrs Crees for organising the event and Miss Ariti for supervising the day.

 

 

Material offcuts

Don’t forget, we’ll take your material offcuts if you have them!

All Saints Mass

Well done to Miss Downsborough, Mrs Cooper, Mrs T and the Pre Primary students for running the All Saints Day Mass. Thanks you Father Paul for celebrating Mass with us.

Grandparent's Liturgy and Morning Tea

Don’t forget to let your Grandparents know we have our annual Grandparents Liturgy and Morning Tea on Friday the 6th of November. All are welcome to attend.

Please don't forget that RSVP's are due back by Monday the 2nd of November please.



God Bless,

David Hamersley


Special Events

Red Ball Tennis Cup

Our Year 3 and 4 students had a fantastic day at the Red Ball Tennis Cup on Wednesday, enjoying plenty of fun, teamwork and great sportsmanship. Every team represented St Mary’s with enthusiasm and determination, giving their best effort throughout the day. Well done everyone! A special shout out to St Mary’s Team 3, who finished in an impressive second place overall. 

A big thank you to all the parents who came along to support and encourage our students. We are also incredibly grateful to those who generously volunteered their time to coach a team. Your support helped make the day such a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Other News & Important Dates

Term Planner

St Mary's School Concert

Concert time is fast approaching and the children have come back this term ready to shine! This year we are trialing having a Matinee performance of our End of Year School Concert the day before - Tuesday 1st of December 2026. All community groups, families & friends are welcome. More information will come out closer to the time! 

Food Drive

The weather is getting colder and our regular Foodbank supply for the Merredin Churches Fraternal is no longer available. We invite school families to make a food donation to assist those in need. Donations could include: canned food (ham/meat, vegetables, fruit, soup), pea / bean mixes, lollies, biscuits, rice, sugar, flour, tea, coffee, milo, noodles, UHT milk, long life custard, fruit juice, cool drinks, cordial, packet food such as jelly, tea, coffee, milo, pasta, sauces, cereal, gravy, etc....please make sure items you are donating have not expired. Items can be placed in the basket that is located in the School Library. Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated as Father Philip continues this important outreach program for our Parish. 

Volunteers Needed

Have you got a few hours to spare. The Activities Coordinator at Mooditj Mia/Berringa Frail Aged Care Facility at the Merredin Hospital is looking for volunteers to spend some time with the residents, listening to their stories, reading, playing cards, doing some crafts etc. If you are interested, could you give your name to Fr Paul please so it can be given to the coordinator. 

Containers for Change

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.

Community Notices

WAAPA Summer School 2027

Join us in the heart of the city at ECU’s brand-new campus for WAAPA Summer School 2027!

WAAPA’s state-of-the-art studios, theatres and performance spaces will come alive with a range of exciting courses designed for young creatives in Years 7 to 12. Our Summer School offers engaging, hands-on programs that help high school students develop their skills in acting, music, dance and performance. Courses on offer include:

  • Music Theatre Kickstarter
  • Acting on Screen
  • Dance Squad
  • The Actor’s Studio
  • Jazz Summer School

For course details please visit our website https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/overview or email explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Merredin College - Year 7 Enrolments 2026

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

St Mary's School Merredin

P&F Uniform Shop

Open Wednesday: 8:30 am - 9:10 am

Online Orders: www.quickcliq.com.au

St Mary's Parish Merredin

Mass Times: Saturday 6.30pm and Sunday 10.30am