St Mary's Newsletter

Term 4 - Week 4 (6th November, 2026)

Dear St Mary's School Community,

Focus Value: : Trust

We rely on each other to do the right thing.

Grandparents Liturgy and Morning Tea

Once again, it was wonderful to see so many Grandparents join us this morning to spend time with their grandchildren. The students loved the chance to share some quality time with their family. Thank you Mrs Riethmuller for organising the celebration.

Planning for 2027

As we begin planning for 2027, if your circumstances are changing and your child will no longer be attending St Mary's School, please let the Administration Office know as soon as possible.

You can contact us by:

Email: admin@stmarysmerredin.wa.edu.au

Phone: (08) 9041 1907

Thank you for helping us with our planning and enrolment preparations for 2027.

Parent help Tennis and cricket

We’ve been very lucky over recent weeks with 2 tennis competitions and our T20 Cricket Cup to be blessed with lots of parents who have supported the days with their umpiring skills. We cannot run successful days without our wonderful volunteers. Thank you Parents!

 

South Avenue

Once again can I ask all parents to ensure they don’t park on South Ave at any time. It makes it difficult for other parents who are attempting exit and entry into the school. Thank you.

Sunday Mass

The Year One/Two class will be reading at Mass on Sunday. All are welcome to join them in this celebration.

Remembrance Day

Next Wednesday the Head Boy and Head Girl will represent St Mary’s at the Merredin Shire Remembrance Day Service at 11am.

GEMS

Mrs Riethmuller, Mrs McDonald and Mr Hamersley will be attending the GEMS Leaders Forum in Esperance next Thursday and Friday.

CSAC/P&F Nominations

A reminder that the CSAC & P&F Nominations close on FRIDAY the 13th of November, so please get your nominations in ASAP!!!

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin


 

God Bless

David Hamersely

(Principal)


Class News

Pre-Primary

We can’t believe we’re already in Week 4 of Term 4! The weeks are flying by, with lots happening in Pre-Primary as we head towards the end of the year.

In Maths, we’ve been exploring mass, learning all about heavier and lighter objects and practicing our hefting skills. We’ve been busy comparing different objects, making predictions and using the balance scales to check which objects are heavier or lighter.

Last week, our class proudly hosted the All Saints Mass at church and did a wonderful job sharing their readings with the school and their families.

We’ve also been busy practicing our dances for the upcoming end of year concert! We can’t wait to perform for our families in Week 8! 

Here’s a little look at what we’ve been up to in Maths, along with some happy snaps of us enjoying the warmer weather! 😊

Special Events

Grandparent's Liturgy and Morning Tea

A heartfelt thank you to our Year Six students and Mrs Riethmuller for leading and organising this morning’s beautiful Grandparents Liturgy. Their efforts helped create a special and meaningful celebration for our grandparents and loved ones.

A big thank you also to all our grandparents and special visitors for attending and joining us this morning. We are so grateful for your presence and for the important role you play in the lives of our children.

Thank you also to Mrs Riethmuller & Merredin Harvest Fresh for providing the lovely morning tea. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate these very special relationships and enjoy some time together in the beautiful weather. It was certainly a lovely morning for everyone!

Other News & Important Dates

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! 

Churches Fraternal Food Drive

Christmas is upon us, and together we can help make the season a little brighter for members of our community who may be doing it tough.

Please support the Merredin Churches Fraternal Christmas Food Appeal by donating non-perishable food items for 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.

Items can be placed in the basket that is located in the School Library.

Thank you for your support. 

Volunteers Needed - Expressions of Interest

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. 

Call for donations

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

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 2027

Are you planning for your child to attend 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

Saver Plus Referral Form

Good morning,

We have received valuable feedback from the community suggesting that a referral form would help connect parents and carers with the Saver Plus program more easily.

In response, we’re pleased to introduce a new Referral Form, designed to simplify the process of getting in touch with us.

If you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Families can still enquire directly by calling our free number 1300 610 355

Kind Regards

Cim Rodgers (she/her) Community Liaison, Saver Plus

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