It was unfortunate that due to the smoke haze last Wednesday we had to postpone our swimming carnival. Our decision to postpone was based on the best interest of students. The air quality was very poor for an extended period outside. It was disappointing for all of us.

There are thunderstorms predicted for today and Wednesday. We will endeavour to have the carnival Thursday 13 February starting at 12pm after the Opening School Mass in the morning at 10am. There is still a slight forecast of rain for Thursday, so we have decided to take only Yr 2 to Yr 6 students only to the pool to complete the carnival. K/1 will remain at school.

We will conduct the events as quick as possible so that we can form a St Mary’s Swimming Team to participate in the Western Region Swimming Carnival on the following Monday 17 February in Harden. We are operating on a tight timeline. Thank you for your understanding. 

Students will walk to and from the pool next Thursday departing at 11:30am and return to school by 3:00pm. They will need to bring:

• a packed lunch
• water
• swimmers
• towel
• hat
• sunscreen

Students will need to be in full school uniform (Dresses for girls) for the Opening Mass in the morning, but can bring along their green and red clothes to change into for the carnival.

Our carnival will be a wonderful afternoon. Please feel free to join us to cheer on your children. If you have not already signed and submitted the permission note sent out last Friday please go to the link below.

  https://stmarysbatlow.schoolzineplus.com/form/39