Thursday 1 April 2021
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
TERM 1 WEEK 8
Dear families,
For Christians, Holy Week is a very sacred time of the year, for it is now that we commemorate and remember the last week of Jesus' life on this earth. These are the days leading up to Easter when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is a time of renewal and a reminder that we can start afresh and come to know a new way of behaving and belonging.
Staff and students have commemorated each day this week with whole school prayer and a retelling of the stations of the cross. Inspired by the Gospel, and with the guidance of great educators, our students have explored the themes of ‘Finding Our Voice’, ‘Small Actions Great Love’, ‘Our Common Home’ and ‘An Easter Perspective’ as a way to unpack the deep meaning of the way of the cross.
As we conclude our term, I would like to thank the amazing St Mary’s community for their hard work and dedication to our school. Each day is an absolute blessing as I get to work with passionate educators, wonderful children and families who are keen to partner with us to achieve the best outcomes for the little people in our care.
I wish all of our families a safe and joy-filled Easter.
Every blessing,
Roxanne
Loving God,
Thank you for making all things new.
We pray for all who bring your word of life
As a light to those in darkness
For those who bring your word of peace
To those enslaved by fear,
For those who bring your word of love
To those in need of comfort.
Shine your light in us, through us; may we make a difference in this world.
May we reflect your peace and hope to a world that needs your presence and healing.
Amen.
Holy Week Photos
STAFF NEWS
We wish Louise Allan and Zac all the best for their wedding day next week. It has certainly been an exciting build up to their big day. Louise and Zac will spend the first week on Term 2 honeymooning in the Yarra Valley. Andrew Morgan, who is well known to our community, will be replacing Louise for the first week of Term 2.
Toni Stockwell will also be taking some leave during the first week of next term. Toni will be spending some long overdue time with her family who are interstate.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - AWARDS PRESENTATION
Today at lunch we presented students with 2 awards - Outstanding Sports Person for outstanding sportsmanship, encouragement and participation and Outstanding Sports Achievement for excelling across all events on the day. Congratulations to the following sudents who received an award:
OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSON:
Foundation - Ellie, Xavier
Year 1 - Sienna, Theo
Year 2 - Eva, Zain
Year 3 - Ari, Tom
Year 4 - Margrethe, Tyler
Year 5 - Mabelle, Jack
Year 6 - Zoe, Jye
OUTSTANDING SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT:
Foundation - Remy, Oscar
Year 1 - Madeline, Bohdi
Year 2 - Libby, Joel
Year 3 - Indi, Pat
Year 4 - Charlotte, Lachlan
Year 5 - Evie, Riley
Year 6 - Bessie, Will
EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS
Thank you to everyone for contributing to our Easter Raffle this year! We managed to raise an amazing $1700 for the school. Special thanks to the community team for organising this.
The following people won a major prize. Congratulations!
1st Brooke Hoskings
2nd Will Chamings
3rd Cole family
4th Corey Delmenico
5th Judd Potter
The following listed also won a small prize:
Denise Chegwin, John Lukic, Holly Louder, Lachlan Marsh, Anthea Schwab, Pieter Jardine, Jasper Harris, Amy Groth, Ella Cox, Darcy Cameron, Shan Morgan, Jason Hoseman, Georgia Rodger, Blake Thomas, Brian Fordham, Elise Brady, Hamish May, Sam Harrington, Peter Ralph, April Gay, Jarrod Blandford, Matilda Lyons, Annabelle Price, Michelle Sobczak, Wren Day, Tia Strafehl, Dane Marsh, Denni Marsh, Peta McKay, Ehrin Daguplo, Amanda Marshall, Ruby Murphy, Sam Bourizk, Eva Brady, Terri Stocks, Rachel Ralph, Isabelle Preston, Hadley Carey, Charlie Griffiths, Hayden Price, Ruby Fox, Jo Jackson.
ST PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKE FUNDRAISER
We are happy to announce we raised $97.90 for Project Compassion from our St Patrick's Day cupcake fundraiser in March. Thanks to all who purchased a cupcake and/or donated.
- St Mary's Parish Sacrament Group students
SCHOOL RETURNS MONDAY 19 APRIL
ST MARY'S OFFICE HOURS
Please note the office will be closed during the school holidays and will repoen Monday 19 April.
MONDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
TUESDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
WEDNESDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
THURSDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
FRIDAY 9.00AM - 4.00PM
TERM 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
IN THE ARARAT COMMUNITY
