Dear Parents,

Last Friday was a very successful day. Our special assembly saw many parents, grandparents, and also special friends of our students, spending some time with us. Thank you! The students loved having you here and please know that you are always welcome now that Covid restrictions have eased. We are aware that if Covid cases increase in our school, the situation may change, but at this stage we are meeting regulations and we are returning to 'normality'. 

Protected Industrial Action  Friday 27 May

Parents are advised to make alternative arrangements for their children for this coming Friday. There will be limited staff on site who will provide supervision only. Teaching programs will be paused for the day and lunch orders will not be available.

WR Athletics

The next level of competition for athletics will be held in Cootamundra Thursday 16 June. Parents of students who successfully made it to this level will be notified shortly with details about the competition and nomination cost.

100 Year Celebrations 2023

Next year, St Mary's Primary School celebrates 100 years of Catholic education. To mark this major milestone we need to start preparing now! The best way to prepare is by forming a sub  committee of staff and parents to oversee events. If you are interested in being on the committee please email myself or the office email by Friday 3 June so that our first meeting may be scheduled.    office.stmarysbatlow@cg.catholic.edu.au. 

Tell Them From Me Survey

Every year Catholic Education conducts a survey regarding the performance of our school. Staff, parents and students (Yr 4-6)  are surveyed regarding feedback on Catholic identity, teaching and learning, school operations and student wellbeing. Parents should have received a link to this important survey via a Compass post yesterday. If you did not receive the link please let our front office know.  Results of the survey are important to us and all parents are encouraged to participate. The survey is open from Monday 23 May to Friday 10 June.

Leave

I am taking leave from today until Friday 3 June. I leave St Mary's in the capable hands of Ms Buckmaster and the team of staff who know students and parents so well. I'm off to Perth to see my son and his family. My husband, Rob, and I had planned this trip for the Easter school holidays, but unfortunately, Covid got in the way. 

Take care everyone and have a lovely week,

Jannine