Welcome back to Term 3! We hope this message finds you well and that you had a restful and enjoyable break.

We are excited to start this new term with our students and continue to provide a safe and engaging learning environment. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to supporting your child's growth and academic success.

We have planned various student activities and events this term, including excursions, fundraisers, feast days and sporting events. We encourage you to stay up-to-date with our school newsletter, calendar, Compass, school website and our social media pages so you know when these events are on.

Important dates to note:

Tues 6 Aug - P&F Working party meeting 7pm

Wed 14 Aug - School Photos

Tues 20-Thurs 22 Aug - Book Fair (coinciding with Book Week 2024)

Fri 23 Aug - Northern Region Public Speaking

Fri 23 Aug - CWA Projects due

Tues 26 Aug - CECG Athletics at the AIS

Wed 28 Aug - Stage Two Canberra Excursion

Fri 6 Sep - St Mary's Feast Day

Wed 11 Sep - Whole school visit to GPAC for ARC experience

Fri 13 Sep - Yrs 3-6 at CHS Careers Day Expo

Fri 27 Sep - Kinder/Year One Showcase assembly

We look forward to working with you this term to ensure your child has a successful and fulfilling experience. 

The School Explorers  - School Readiness Program

Is your little one starting school in 2025? Help them embark on an exciting educational adventure with "The School Explorers" commencing this term on Friday, 16th August.

"The School Explorers" is a comprehensive school readiness program designed to familiarise children commencing school in 2025 with our caring staff, friendly students, state-of-the-art facilities, and the exciting world of the NSW curriculum key learning areas. This program aims to make the transition to primary school smooth, enjoyable, and filled with confidence!

All preschool-aged children are invited to attend regardless of school choice. Come along to all or as many sessions as suits you. Parents are welcome to stay for the session, leave your child in our capable hands, or a combination of both.

To register or for more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Belinda on 48321 592. We can't wait to welcome your child to St Mary's!

Public Speaking Competition

In Week Two or Three, each student will have the opportunity to present a speech to their class. This allows our students to gain valuable experience in public speaking within a comfortable and familiar setting. It also allows them to engage with their peers, share their ideas, and practice their communication skills.

The speech topics are as follows:

Year 3 - If kids ruled the world - 2 minutes

Year 4 - Australian stories- 2 minutes

Year 5 - Learning from the past - 3 minutes

Year 6 - Our voices- 3 minutes

Following the class presentations, five representatives from each year group will be chosen to present their speeches to the entire school on Monday, 12th August. These finalists will compete to be one of the two chosen speakers for their respective year groups.

The selected speakers from our school will then move on to represent St Mary's at the Northern Region Public Speaking Competition on Friday, 23rd August. This is an exciting opportunity for our students to showcase their talents and compete with other schools in the region. This event will be hosted here at St Mary's.

We encourage all students to participate enthusiastically in their class presentations and make the most of this valuable learning experience. Public speaking enhances communication skills and boosts confidence, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Parents and families are welcome to attend the school competition and show their support for our budding speakers. Confirmation of timing will be communicated closer to the date.

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