WELCOME BACK!
As we celebrate the beginning of our new school year, we give thanks to God for the life we share together. We ask God’s blessing upon us all, so we will grow, not just through the learning and wisdom we receive, but especially through the love, care and support we give to one another in our community here at St Mary’s Batlow.
OPENING SCHOOL MASS
We look forward to welcoming our new students to our school community at our Opening School Mass on Thursday 4th February at 10am. All Kinder parents and Year 6 parents are invited to attend. Covid restrictions, although eased, still require that we observe the 2 sq. metre rule in our church which limits the number of parents we can invite unfortunately. However, we warmly invite all parents to celebrate with us after Mass by joining us for morning tea at 11am.
ABOUT ME
I am excited to return to the St Mary’s Batlow after 5 years away at McAuley Tumut. Batlow is a warm and welcoming community that I am very pleased to be apart of once more. Some of you may remember myself and my family (Riley, Lachlan, Angus and Archie) during our time here from 2012 to 2015, though many faces have changed since our departure. I am keen to get to know you all once more and look forward to a fantastic year together.
OUR PARISH AND FAITH
The school and parish connection is strong, with our parish priests - Father George Ogah and Father Namora Anderson, who will be joining us regularly throughout the year to celebrate Mass and other special days.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Sacraments being offered through the Parish in 2021 or having your child baptised, please contact the Tumut Parish on (02) 6947 4599 or email: tumut@cg.org.au. I am also happy to support families in whatever way I can and you are more than welcome to please contact me at melissa.hotham@cg.catholic.edu.au or in school.
Melissa Hotham - Religious Education Coordinator