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Dear Parents,
I hope your weekend was a little break in what has been a very 'chilly' June so far, chillier than usual. It has been great to see so many students wearing jackets, gloves and beanies to help keep warm when coming to and from school. Thank you. Staff have been providing inside options at break times over the past fortnight and this will continue whilst the extreme weather continues.
Take Care at Pick Up Time
Our afternoon pick up routine happens quickly. Recently I have had cause for concern as several vehicles are pulling directly into the driveway to collect their children which is a NO STOPPING zone. Some parents are even conducting a U turn in this space. I strongly urge parents to not do this. A student being struck by a vehicle is a real possibility. Police have been notified of our concerns and witches hats may be used to cordon off the driveway if it continues.
To support safe pick up of students parents are reminded :
- drive 40 km in Selwyn street between 8am to 4pm
- park your car and come to the gate or into the school yard to collect children, particularly our youngest students.
- please supervise your child carefully on the way back to your vehicle
- children who are walking or riding home will not be allowed to leave the school yard until the traffic has reduced on Selwyn St.
Please note that teachers have been asked to park their vehicles on the opposite side of Selwyn St to free up space for parent vehicles.
Western Region Athletics-Cootamundra
The carnival is this Thursday and we wish all our competitors safe travel and a successful day. The opportunity to practise has been non existent with the poor weather we have been experiencing, but hopefully we will have that chance tomorrow.
Safe On Social
This event is next Monday 20 June. Student session is from 2pm to 3pm and parent session is 6.30 to 7.30pm.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Emily, Nace, Ethan and Thomas will be making the Sacrament of Confirmation this Thursday evening at the Catholic Church in Tumut. I will be in Boorowa at a Western Region Principal's meeting that evening and will unfortunately not be there, but I want to extend my blessings and warm congratulations to each one of them.
Have a lovely week everyone.
Jannine
I hope you all had a special long weekend spending time with family and friends.
With the beautiful snow around and the significant winter chill in the air, it is a timely reminder of those who are less fortunate than us and how they might be finding warmth and comfort this winter season.
On Friday 24th June, St Mary’s will be holding a Winter Appeal to support St Vincent’s De Paul. The Vinnies Winter Appeal provides emergency relief to people at risk and experiencing homelessness. Your donation and support will help ensure that families at risk of homelessness get the financial and emotional support they need to keep themselves and their children safe.
Particularly in these colder months we ask for:
- Blankets
- Jackets
- Jumpers
- Warm Gloves and Socks
- Beanies
- Canned good
These donations then go directly to people in need in our community or sold at the Vinnies Centre to generate funds for other forms of assistance like case management and assistance with utility bills.
There was amazing support from families last year and we are very happy to support this wonderful cause again this year.
On Friday 24th, students will also be invited to come dressed in warm Winter woollies, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and participate in some activities in their classroom to bring awareness to how their donations affect others.
Baskets are now available in the front office for students and parents to place items of donation.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sacraments
We wish Emily, Thomas, Nace and Ethan so many blessings this week as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday evening. These 4 children have spent the past few weeks preparing with parents and the Tumut parish. We wish them a wonderful evening celebrating with their families.
Children’s Mass
St Mary’s will present Mass next Sunday, 26th June. It would be wonderful to have many children attend and be part of our Mass. Could you please let me know if you are able to attend and I will give your child a special role. amy.buckmaster@cg.catholic.edu.au
Have a lovely week and keep warm!
Amy Buckmaster - Religious Education Coordinator
Real Life Technology.
Year 5/6 have been working on solutions for the rough edges around our soft fall area.
Next Tuesday STAR and ETHAN will be our radio announcers
Tune in each Tuesay to FM 96.3 at 1.45pm
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