St Mary's Bulletin

Today the Spare Puppets Puppets Theatre have visited the school to present their highly engaging theatre incursion "Level Up!" to the Kindy to Year Six students. Ready to play? Level Up! is an action-packed new puppet show about friendship, gaming and growing up.

Two children escape real-life worries by teaming up inside the latest video game ‘Z’, determined to conquer every level. As they battle through challenges together, they grow closer, until the game itself puts their friendship to the test.

A tribute to gaming’s greatest hits, Level Up! explores the pull between real and virtual worlds, and what it truly means to “win”.

Perfect for primary students exploring friendship, screen culture and growing up in a digital world.

The Year Two - Six students were then able to participate in a puppet making workshop, which they thoroughly enjoyed!!

Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us this morning to celebrate the Mary Help of Christians Mass. Special thanks also to Father, Miss Ariti and the Year Two/Three class for leading us in the mass. 

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) takes place on Wednesday, the 27th of May at 10.00am. Millions of participants across Australia will read the same book, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, simultaneously. Our Kindy to Year Six students will be participating in the event.  

This years book, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller. Written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton. It is a heartwarming underdog story about an inspiring kangaroo rising above the nerves of a big soccer match in the outback.

Just a reminder that next Friday, the 29th of May, is a Staff Professional Development Day. There will be no school for students. Monday the 1st of June is the WA Day Public Holiday, so the school will be closed.  School will resume on Tuesday the 2nd of June. 

God Bless!!

Mr H

Pre-Primary                                                  Year One/Two

Evie McGregor                                              Everleigh Last  

Oliver Flockart                                              Ezia Glass Busson

Hannah Gray                                                Thomas Flockart 

Mila Giles                                                      Chara-Lee Goosen

                                                                        Mia Wadsworth

Year Two/Three                                            Year Four/Five

Mitchell Mills                                                 Lucas Narkle

Oliver Rode                                                    Jack Harris 

Scarlett Crees                                               Addison Last  

Milla Jardine                                                  Ava Webb 

                                                                        Charlotte Alberti             

Year Six                                                          Physical Education

Mackenzie Munro                                         Angus Walker 

Keegan Flanagan                                          Chara-Lee Goosen                   

Elijah Pitts                                                      William Hutchins

River O’Meagher                                           Sienna Anderson

                                                                        Norah Swarts    

Congratulations to Tania Rose for winning Round 10 which was kindly sponsored by Nextra Merredin. 

This week is a bonus round with $50 for the winner and $50 for the person who finishes 10th (in celebration of Collingwoods' No. 10 Scott Pendlebury breaking the AFL's all time games record!). 

This week is supported by Two Dogs Mitre 10

Happy tipping everyone! 

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.

Westonia is a small town based in the heart of the wheatbelt, built on mining, young and old farming families and people from all walks of life. This little country town is full of community spirit. In recent years, we have seen a big growth in young children and babies in our shire. Whether they've grown up here or are new to our town, we want to do our best to support them. One way we can do that is by providing a safe area for them to come together with friends and family to play, grow and learn.

We’re holding this fundraiser to help raise funds and support our vision of a brand-new playground that will help our children thrive. For just $100 you could be in the chance to win a brand new 2026 Hilux SR as first prize and a brand new 2026 Polaris Ranger 1000 Premium as second prize.

Click on the following link or scan the QR code below to purchase your tickets:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C9ynHWYja/ 

Kidsafe WA have recently released A Parent’s Guide to Child Car Restraints to help families choose, install, and use child car restraints correctly. Choosing and Using Child Car Restraints is a free webinar that will be held on the 8 May 2026 providing practical, evidence-based information for parents and caregivers on finding the right car seat and how to use it correctly. 

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

Date: Sunday 14 June

Time: 9.00 am to 12.15 pm

Bookings can be made via: https://plc.wa.edu.au/enrolling/book-a-tour/