St Mary's Bulletin

Thank you to everyone that attended today's assembly where we got to watch the Year Five/Six class present an performance around the scriptures  which reflected upon the importance of forgiveness. . We also had the chance to thank Father Andrew for all his many good deeds over the last seven years in both the Parish and School.

Congratulations to the winners of our Mother's Day Raffle which was drawn last Friday. First Prize was won by Marie-Louise Earle-Sadler and Second Prize was won by Lucy Comito. Thank you to everyone that purchased a ticket and supported our P&F and our school. Finally thanks again to our wonderful sponsors and the St Mary's families that donated towards our fantastic prizes!!

Thank you to everyone that came along to enjoy our Mother's day Mass and Morning Tea last Friday. It was a beautiful morning and we had a wonderful packed Church for Father Andrew to present to, followed by some delicious morning tea in the hall and some lovely family time out in the playground.

Thank you to Mrs Crees for her organisation with the Faction Cross Country. The children have been busy training over the past month in preparation for their races. Please see today's Audiri post for all the information you need for the event. Thank you also to the parents/carers that have volunteered to help out on the day!

Everyone is welcome to join us at our School Mass on Friday the 24th of May at 9am and meet our new Parish priest Father Philip, it will be our first chance for us to welcome him to Merredin. The Mass will be presented by the Year Three/Four Class. 

Our replacement turf in the Kindy/PP playground will occur over the 30th & 31st of May. You can see a sample of the turf that will be laid on the noticeboard outside the office. The turf is 100% Australian made, which is significant, as the company has indicated many of the Astroturf companies around the world that manufacture turf do so, using a cocktail of nasty chemicals which leach out over time. Happily, our children won’t be exposed to any of these nasties when our turf is laid.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) met on Monday the 13th of May, we acknowledged that this was Father Andrew's last meeting prior to him finishing at the St Mary's Parish on the 19th of May. Father Andrew was thanked for his services he has provided to the Parish and School over the past 6 years. We wish Father Andrew all the very best. 

Key items addressed at our meeting included:

• Kindy / Pre-Primary Improvements - the final part being the Turf which will be laid on the 30th / 31st of May.
• NSI Survey results 
• Uniform Update - the New Polo has been well received. Some winter items have been reduced to deplete some stock. David will address any future changes once he sees what stock is purchased throughout the winter. 
• Advertising regarding Enrolments 
• Seesaw / Audiri 
• Advertising in the Church Bulletin 

This is also a reminder that the role of the SAC is to support the Principal to fulfil their responsibilities in leading the Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship functions of the Catholic School in pursuit of CEWA's vision to be Christ-centred and child-focused. The SAC's purpose is an advisory role not a decision making role: we offer suggestions and ideas and the Principal takes this into account when making his final deliberations on any decisions that need to be made.

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

The library monitors will be reading the 2024 National Simultaneous Storytime story the ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by Aura Parker to the students from Kindy to Year 6 on Wednesday the 22nd of May.

Why did the old man fall down the well?

He couldn’t see that well.

Pre-Primary                                                  Year One/Two

Eloise Sanoop Scariah                                Aleaha Tirant 

Tully Dean                                                    Rosie Brunetti 

Freya O’Meagher                                         Benny Hathaway

                                                                        Ruby Billing 

Year Three/Four                                          Year Four/Five

Tahlia Govender                                           Logan Thompson 

Corey Wadsworth                                        Kayla Smith 

Jacob McGellin                                             Lincoln Keamy 

Sage O’Malley                                              Mia Crees 

Year Five/Six                                                Physical Education

Royce White                                                 Ezia Glass-Busson 

Wilson Mason                                               Mason Carr  

Quin McGellin                                               Jacob McGellin  

Ella Gregory                                                  Van Creagh 

                                                                        Royce White  

Join us to farewell Father Andrew and thank him for his wonderful service to our parish.

Date: Sunday 19th May

Time: 12pm

Venue: St Mary’s School Hall

Please bring a plate for a shared lunch.

Join us for morning tea to welcome Father Philip to our parish on Sunday 26th May after mass on the church veranda.

LifeLink provides a wonderful opportunity for students attending Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Perth to join together to show their support for the Church’s social service agencies – agencies which on behalf of us all, reach out to provide practical care and direct assistance to thousands of people in need each year. Many thousands of Western Australian families and individuals each year depend on LifeLink agencies being there for them at their time of need.

LifeLink Day will be on Wednesday the 5th of June and students are invited to wear their pyjamas and to donate a gold coin which will be donated to this well-deserved cause.

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.

Are you child’s hair accessories starting to look a bit worst for wear? Or are you having trouble finding the St Mary’s colours?? Take a look at the link below or scan the QR code for School Ponytails to see what is available. Don’t think just School, do you need colours for Football, Netball, Hockey, Basketball etc…..take a browse as for every order placed the St Mary’s P & F receive a portion back!! Tell your friends, family, next door neighbour - anyone you know that needs to update their hair accessories! Thank you for your support. P.S Orders can be placed at anytime throughout the year and are sent direct to you! https://www.ponytailsandfairytales.com.au/discount/ST%2520MARYS%2520PS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fst-marys-primary-school-merredin-wa-6415