St Mary's Bulletin

The students LOVE the new Picnic tables purchased by our P&F. This is another great purchase from our wonderful P&F that makes the lives of our Students (and Parents) so much better (and in this case a whole lot more comfortable!)

Thank You Parents!!

The Year Six Special Events Leaders led us in a moving ANZAC Day ceremony this morning. Mr Robert Harrison, the Grandfather of Willow and Mackenzie, kindly agreed to also be a part of the ceremony. Special thanks are extended to Mr Harrison, Mrs Discenza for making the Wreath and Mrs Mac for preparing the ceremony, the Leaders and producing some wonderful ANZAC artwork that was displayed in the Hall.

Our Year Six class heads off on Camp next Tuesday. We wish them well. Ms Ashwin and I will be accompanying Mrs Mac and the students at Point Peron.

A reminder that all are welcome to attend our first P&F meeting for the term, Monday the 4th of May in the Library.

Please note that canteen WILL NOT be available in WEEK TWO. Canteen will resume as per normal in Week Three :)

Parents can you please remind your children to be mindful that they have to use the crossing on the road to cross the road before and after school. Thank you!

A reminder that students are required to wear our winter uniform in term two and three. Uniform orders can be placed via Quickcliq or in person through our uniform shop on Wednesday mornings from 8.30am-9.10am. 

"There's no way to be a perfect parent and a million ways to be a good one." 

Jill Churchill

God Bless!!

Mr H

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.