MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
It will be great to welcome everyone back to St Mary’s tomorrow to return to face-to-face learning after the recent snap lockdown. I would like to congratulate you all on the way you and your children responded to this most recent COVID-19 interruption. Despite this being the fourth time over the past 18 months that we have been forced into remote learning, it is still a difficult and challenging time for all. The way that you and your child responded so positively to this latest school closure is to be commended. Please know that the staff of St Mary’s are here to support you and your child, so please ask if you or your child experienced any difficulties during the lockdown or experience any difficulties over the coming weeks. During times like this, it is important that we stick together and support each other!
With the students starting back tomorrow, please be mindful of physical distancing, when dropping off or picking up your child. Parents are welcome to enter the school where needed, however you must physical distance, wear a mask and practice good hand hygiene. Until further notice from DOSCEL, parents will not be able to attend school assemblies or liturgies. We will let you know as soon as there is a change to this recommendation.
The Sacraments
Unfortunately, the Sacrament of Confirmation had to be cancelled last weekend due to the state-wide lockdown. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation, that was to be held tonight, will be combined with the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Both of these Sacraments will be celebrated this Sunday, 6th June at 1:00pm at the Church. Due to COVID restrictions, only the candidates and their immediate family can attend. Unfortunately, this means that the choir will be unable to attend the mass. I would like to thank all the choir members for their interest in and enthusiasm for the choir and hopefully you will get another chance later in the year to sing.
Bike Education
This coming week, the Grade 4, 5 and 6 students will participate in the Bike Ed program. This program will be conducted each day at school and will focus on developing their bike riding skills, as well as their knowledge on bike and road safety. This will be a great experience for our Senior students and one that I’m sure they will thoroughly enjoy.
School Closure Day
Just a reminder that next Friday, 11th June is a school closure day for all students at St Mary’s. I hope that you all enjoy the extra long weekend due to the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday, 14th June.
Kind regards,
Joel