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Hello Everyone
Thankyou for the warm welcome I have received from you all since joining St Mary’s. I am enjoying getting to know the students and I look forward to meeting you along the way.
It was great to be able to get out and participate in our school Cross Country event yesterday. Well done to all students on their effort. It was lovely to see students encouraging one another and showing great sportsmanship. Congratulations to Corbett house who were the overall winners. Best of luck to the students who will be representing St Mary’s at District Cross Country this coming Monday 9th May.
Last week our Year 4s went off on school camp and an amazing time was had by all. A huge amount of work happens behind the scenes in planning a camp and we all thank the 3/4 teaching team including Tara and Gerard, in supporting our students to experience such a wonderful opportunity.
This year St Mary’s will have the opportunity to participate in Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 20th May. National Walk Safely to School Day is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children. Please stay tuned for more information in relation to this day.
A reminder that parents are welcome to enter the school grounds for morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Finally, we wish the special people in our lives a lovely Mother’s Day this week. May you all enjoy time with family and friends this weekend.
Take care,
Lia
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Awards: Congratulations to the following children who have received awards.
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| Class Award | |
| Foundation |
Coco Matthews Marley Robson Henry Horsford Skylar Kaur |
| Grade 1/2A |
Emily Murphy Hadley Parer |
| Grade 1/2B |
George Trewhella Alice Bagguley |
| Grade 3/4A |
Chevy McMahon Mitchell Watson |
| Grade 3/4B |
Larni Burns Cooper Lawrence |
| Grade 5/6A |
Millie Daly Owen Hunt |
| Grade 5/6B |
Amber Bates Olivia Hunt |
Forest Lodge Camp
What a fabulous day we had for our cross country. Thank you to each and every one of you for your help and support. Many hands certainly make light work.
Corbett won the trophy by 1 point!
We wish all students progressing to HDSSA on Monday the best of luck!!
Thusday 19th May 6:30pm ~ Meeting at school
Sunday 29th May 9am ~ Commitment Mass
Thursday 16th June 6pm ~ Reconciliation
Congratulations to the Mawhinney family on their exciting news welcoming their baby girl "Hallie".
St Mary's will open our doors to 2023 Foundation students on Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th May 9am-11am. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to walk through and see our wonderful school. No appointment is necessary.
Please find below the following sports dates;
Monday 9th May - HDDSA Cross Country @ Heyfield Wetlands
Monday 23rd May - Division Cross Country @ Yarram Golf Course
Friday 3rd June - HDSSA Winter Sports (Grade 5/6) @ Heyfield
** we are still waiting for athletics dates
A SPECIAL REPORT: Managing Overwhelm
Due to the pandemic, the world we now live in is a very different place. The hyperconnected nature of our current environment means that we are constantly being reminded of the challenges we face via numerous media and social media channels. Our connectivity to the digital world exposes us to a barrage of messages that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. As a result, many children and their parents are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety.
Our brains have not evolved fast enough to adapt to this digital landscape. The combination of constant access to information and having little control over the situations presented, can be stressful and overwhelming. It is therefore important for adult carers to check in with their children and be aware of what information they may have been exposed to. It may not necessarily be the information itself that is harmful, but more their inability to process and make sense of it. Providing children with the skills and strategies to cope will enable them to flourish and thrive, socially, emotionally and academically.
The blueprint for parenting, based on our own experiences, is no longer fit for purpose in raising kids as citizens of tomorrow. This can be inherently stressful and overwhelming, not only for parents and carers, but children alike. If left untreated or unmanaged, constant stress and anxiety can lead to a number of behavioural issues or health consequences.
This Special Report suggests a number of strategies to help manage any feelings of overwhelm that you or your child may be experiencing.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://stmmaffra.catholic.
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National Reconciliation Week is 27th May - 3rd June. The theme this year is "Be Brave, Make Change".
We love to celebrate our mother's and mother figures. Yesterday we celebrated this, starting with a coffee at St Mary's which led into our special mass that our 1/2 students have been busy preparing and practicing for.
Also, this week children had the opportunity to buy a gift for their Mum or special friend. Thank you to our wonderful P&F ladies who helped on the day!
St Mary's wish all mothers, grandmothers and significant others a very happy Mother's Day this Sunday. We hope you have a day filled with lots of love, laughs and wonderful memories.
Please be aware we have a bus zone at the back of the school as well as the front. Bus zones are to ensure the safety of all students and it is illegal to park your car in this space no matter how quick you think you will be. We thank you for co-operation.
We have an exciting offer for new members of our Ritchies Community Benefit Program.
Please see attached the promotion we have on offer, please share this information with your school community and encourage parents to share with friends and family to get the new App or Card and nominate your school. It’s quick, simple and easy to: Download, Register and Activate.
Key Assets Victoria is a Not For Profit foster care agency operating in the East, South & West of Melbourne.
There is currently a great need for new foster families and we would be very appreciative if you would consider placing the following ad in your school newsletter.
FOSTER CARERS NEEDED
If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and
ask the questions you have always wanted to.
Ring: Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE
Email: info@keyassets.org.au
Web: canifoster.org.au or keyassets.org.au
Interested families would receive a brochure, information and no pressure!
I have also attached a graphic if space allows.
Please call if you require any additional information and/or would like a Key Assets representative to visit and talk to your school community.
TERM 2 - Tuesday 26th April - Friday 24th June
TERM 3 - Monday 11th July - Friday 16th September
TERM 4 - Monday 3rd October - Tuesday 20th December
WEEKEND MASSES
Heyfield:
Saturday 6:00pm
Maffra:
Sunday 9:00am
Cowwarr:
1st and 3rd Sunday 11:00am
Newry:
2nd and 4th Sunday 11:00am
Dargo:
5th Sunday 12:00noon
WEEKDAY MASSES
Heyfield:
Tuesday 9:30am
Maffra:
Wednesday 9:30am
Thursday 9:30am
Friday 9:30am
Saturday 9:30am