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- PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
- PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
- OPENING SCHOOL MASS
- 2022 COLLECTION NOTICE FOR PARENTS
- ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
- STUDENT OF THE WEEK
- FRIDAY FUN DAY
- FUN ON THE PLAYGROUND
- CRUNCH and SIP
- UNIFORM
- TWOSDAY - 22/02/2022
- STUDENT PERMISSION AND MEDICAL CONDITION CHECKLISTS
- RADIO NEWS
- COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAT
- ANGLICARE DONATIONS
- ANGLICARE BUSHFIRE RELIEF
- BATLOW LIBRARY
- TUMUT NETBALL
- THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Dear Parents,
This week I really want to let you know about our teaching programs.
Catholic Education have invested in teacher training programs and purchasing resources to improve student outcomes in Reading. Our system bold goal is Every Child will become a Competent Reader. The suite of MultiLIT materials is vast and their flagship program is InitiaLit-a class program for students in Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2. InitiaLit operates in the K/1/2 classroom every day and students 'peel off' into their year groups to work for 2 hrs in a small group. It is an explicit program and involves students developing their phonemic awareness and phonological knowledge. Home Reading from K/1/2 complements the decoding skills they are learning in class.
MacqLit (3, 4, 5,6) and MinLit(Yr 1/2) programs are also running for small groups targetting spelling, learning tricky words and dictation.
Spelling Mastery is our new spelling program for the majority of students from Year 3-6. It is also an explicit and systematic approach and is held every day Monday to Thursday 11:30-11:50am. The lessons are short and fast targeting new information every day, but building upon the lesson the day before. Although we are in the beginning stages of the program teachers and students are responding to it positively. We look forward to parents coming in to see our excellent programs in action once restrictions ease.
Western Region Swimming Carnival
This Thursday the carnival will be held in Cootamundra. It was previously to be held in Lake Cargellico but with Covid concerns for the aboriginal community in Lake, it was decided to move it to Coota. At this stage we have only a small team attending but small things come in great packages! We wish them a great day of personal bests and good sportsmanship. I will be the teacher in charge. Good luck Amara, Morgan, Ethan and Dylan.
2's day!
Today was a fun day! Every day teachers write the date on the board and we could not miss the opportunity on 22.2.22 to be a little silly. Tutu's, tiara's, t-shirts and ties on 2's today! I hope you enjoy the photos we have collected and I hope you got to mark the day in your own workplaces...maybe.
Have a lovely week everyone.
Jannine
At the beginning of each year, St Mary’s classroom teachers provide time for a ‘Meet and Greet’ style interview with parents. It’s a great way to get to know parents and their child through a one on one conversation.
This year, we will offer the same opportunity for a catchup, but using a phone call meeting to satisfy covid restrictions. Teachers have indicated when they are available next week and parents are asked to select a time. A notification will be sent out via Compass when the bookings are open.
Questions you may be asked are:
- How has the year started for your child?
- Is there something I need to know about your child?
- What are your child’s strengths and areas of need?
Please select a time for a ten minute catch up as soon as possible.
Last week we celebrated 'new beginnings' for the start of 2022. Our students were amazing and reverent under the COLA for our outside Mass.
Congratulations to our Year 6 leaders and Thank you Fr George for presiding.
It is important that our records are up to date.
Student Information Checklist, Student Permission Checklist and Medical Condition Checklist were sent home last week.
Please check all details carefully and make any necessary corrections. When you have completed the form, please sign and return to your child's teacher.
These forms need to be returned and signed even if there are no changes to any of the details.
Please return forms as soon as possible so details can be updated if required.
Radio news began today with Amara and Star.
Next week Dylan and Ethan will be our news readers.
Radio news will be each Tuesdy at 1.45pm on FM96.3.
The first Community Council meeting of the year will be held tonight at 6pm via a teams zoom.
WHAT IS COMMUNITY COUNCIL?
Community Council is a group of volunteers who assist the Principal and oversee the running of the school including fundraising, events and uniform.
The committee consist of a CHAIR PERSON, DEPUTY CHAIR, TREASURER, SECRETARY, PRIEST, PRINCIPAL, PARENT and STAFF REPS.
Meetings are usually held once or twice per term depending on the need.
New members are always welcome! Please contact the school if you would like to be part of this supportive group.
Anglicare have generously dontated garden items so we can expand our vegetable patch. Also there are black shoes if any students need them, Anglicare also have more sizes available if you want to drop in and have a look.
Thank you Jo and your team for looking after us here at St Mary's.
Resilient Towns Initiative invite you to our Community Forum & Free BBQ.- Batlow – Tuesday 22nd February @ Batlow RSL 5.30 – 7.00pm
- Courabyra – Wednesday 23rd Februrary @ Courabyra Hall 5.30 – 7.00pm
Please come along & discuss “How can we make our Communities Stronger”
RSVP for catering: 0400 484 942. Flyers attached.
Anglicare have collaborated with this project and look forward to welcoming
our community members to contribute to long term planning for creating safer/ prepared communities in the Snowy Valleys.
Do you have fire-affected fencing materials on your property?
Please contact Snowy Valleys Council on 1300 275 782 to register for the FREE collection service. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 29 APRIL 2022.
Flyer attached
OzHarvest Friday 25th February – Market Cancelled
Unfortunately OzHarvest have resourcing limitations in the coming weeks and have needed to cancel the upcoming Market due to assist our Communities on Friday 25th February.
The OzHarvest market is scheduled to resume on Friday 11th March.
OzHarvest apologise for the inconvenience & their team looks forward to returning to serve our community.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
I hope you can attend one of the Resilient Towns forums in the coming days.
Joanne Murrell
Bushfire Recovery Coordinator Batlow – 0490 707 543
5 Batlow Road BATLOW NSW 2730
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