Assistant Principal News
Dear Parents and Carers
Yesterday I attended Carroll College with eight students from Year 5 and 6 for the second session of the Gurumbangamba Mentoring and Transition program. The Indigenous student leaders in Year 11 and 12 were excellent mentors for our students and those from St Mary's Moruya, who joined together to get to know one another better. The theme for the day was resilience and students explored the meaning of this through discussion and a yarning circle, team building activities and dadirri- quiet still listening and awareness. The students from our school strengthened their bond between one another at the session while becoming more familiar with the high school environment. We thank Mrs Katuke, Contact Teacher for Aboriginal students, Trish Ellis, Chelsea Laurie and the Carroll College leaders for offering us this wonderful program.
Archdiocesan Public Speaking
We wish Beatrix F of Year 3, Annie F of Year 5 and Isabella L of Year 6 the very best for tomorrow when they compete in the Archdiocesan Public Speaking Competition at St Peter and Paul's Primary School in Goulburn. Beatrix will present a 2 minute speech on the topic 'My Backyard' while Annie and Isabella will each present a 3 minute speech on the topics 'Learning from the Past' for Annie and 'Difficult Journeys' for Isabella. The girls are to be congratulated on progressing to this level of competition.
Year 4 Overnight Excursion
The Year 4 overnight excursion to Canberra is approaching, with students departing in the final week of term on Wednesday 20 September. This is sure to be a fantastic experience for the students as their first overnight excursion, with many fun and educational activities planned. Some of these include the National Museum, National Zoo and Aquarium, The Australian Institute of Sport and Questacon. Along with Mrs Keough and Mrs Coulter will be Mrs Wain, Mr Ward and Mrs Smith accompanying the students. There is lots for Year 4 to look forward to on this excursion!
Important Dates
As we approach the end of term there are a number of other events to keep in mind and to add to your calendar. These include:
- Year 4 Assembly - This Friday 8 September at 8.45am. All families are welcome.
- Sacrament of First Eucharist – This Sunday 10 September at 9.00am.
- Kindergarten Farm Excursion – Next Wednesday 13 September
- School Disco -Next Thursday 14 September from 5.00pm – 6.30pm. Parents are welcome to drop off as staff will be there to supervise. I have reattached the flyer for your information.
- Presentation of Learning - Tuesday 19 September from 9.30am – 10.30am. Classrooms will be open for parents and grandparents to come along and celebrate the learning that the students have been immersed in this term. Tea and coffee will be available.
- Year 4 Excursion: Wednesday 20 and 21 September
- Year 6 Sport Day with St Mary’s Primary School Moruya – Friday 22 September
