Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to Week 6—the final week of winter! That means it’s also the last week for ties and beanies. Spring is just around the corner, and we’re ready to enjoy the warmer weather. Bring it on!

Over the past few weeks, the leadership team at St Mary’s has been reflecting on how best to celebrate our students’ hard work and dedication so far this year. We’re delighted to announce that St Mary’s will host its very own Ignite and Explore Day on Wednesday of Week 10.

This special day will be a joyful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and fun. Students will have the opportunity to select from a range of activities that spark their interests and passions—from scrapbooking and visual arts to cooking and gardening all of which, while being enjoyable and engaging, are designed to address relevant syllabus outcomes. These sessions will be guided by our dedicated staff and learning support assistants, who are excited to share their own hobbies and hidden talents with the students.

I look forward to seeing the excitement build as students look forward to spending time with friends from different grades and engaging with teachers in new and creative ways. The energy and enthusiasm this day promises to bring is already sparking conversations about making it a regular feature in our school calendar!

Please remember to walk your child into the school grounds when dropping them off, and to park and accompany them when picking them up. For safety reasons, no student should walk through the carpark without an adult. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

A reminder our Year 6 students are invited to the second Year 7 Taster Day at West Wyalong High School. This will be held on Thursday, more details can be found on Compass.  

Remember my door is always open.

Principal

Damian Collins