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- What's On
- Gospel Reflection
- Parent Teacher Meetings
- Thank you and Farewell
- NAPCAN Child Protection Week
- Stage 3
- Not Returning to St Mary's in 2026
- Marybells
- PBS
- Weekly Awards & PBS Awards
- Happy Birthday
- Food Allergies
- Music Lessons
- Parenting in the Age of Distraction
- Join the Fun at Macro Muster 9!
- Encore Performing Arts Academy
- Coffs Harbour Basketball - call out for new players to start in Term 4
- Yarrila Arts & Museum
- Child and Family Counselling available locally
- Home Support Worker
Term 3
Wednesday 27th August - Lockdown Drill
Monday 1st September - Catholic Mission Presentation S2 & S3
Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th September - S2 Parent Teacher Interviews
Monday 8th - Friday 12th September - NAPCAN Child Protection Week
Monday 8th - Year 6 Write a Book in a Day
Tuesday 9th September Marybells 9-11am
Friday 12th September - Fire Drill
Friday 12th September - Year 6 BHS Ignite TBC
Monday 15th - Thursday 18th September - Parent Teacher Interviews K-2 and S3
Monday 15th September - DOT Day!
Tuesday 16th September - Marybells 9-11am
Tuesday 16th - Wednesday 17th September Year 4 Camp @ Cascade
Friday 19th September - Last Day for Premiers Reading Challenge
Monday 22nd September - Regional Public Speaking Competition Year 3-6 @SJPC
Tuesday 23rd September - Marybells 9-11am
Wednesday 24th September - Family BBQ and Disco (K-2 3.30-4.30 3-6 4.30-5.30)
Thursday 25th September - Rewards Day Session 2&3
Thursday 25th September - Last Day Term 3 for Students
Friday 26th September - Staff Professional Learning Day - Spirituality - Pupil Free Day
Term 4
Monday 13th October - Staff Professional Learning Day - School Improvement - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 14th October - First Day Term 4 for Students and Staff
Tuesday 21st October - Marybells 9-11am
Tuesday 28th October - Marybells and Graduation
Friday 5th December - Year 6 Transition to BHS TBC
Thursday 11th December End of Year Final Awards Assembly and Giving Tree 9.30-11:00am
Monday 15th December - Year 6 Graduation and End of Year Celebrations
Wednesday 17th December - Last Day Term 4 for Students
Thursday 18th December - Last Day Term 4 for Staff
It is not easy to find the way to fit through the narrow door. Adapt and change and become like Jesus. Allow God to change you.
These are scheduled for Week 8 for Stage 2 and Week 9 for all other classes. Check out Compass and book a time to meet with your teacher/s. If a phone call is easier, you can still book a time, let the office know your preference, and we can phone you at that time instead of meeting in person. The time allowed for these chats is only brief (10 minute time slots) and if there is anything that requires more time this can be organised at a later date.
This Friday we farewell Miss Erin who will have completed her final 8-week practicum in Stage 1. It has been a pleasure having Miss Erin with us and we wish her all the best in her future career.
NAPCAN Child Protection Week starts on the 7th of September
https://www.napcan.org.au/official-program-webinars-events-2025/
Stage 3 have had a fantastic few weeks filled with exciting learning and upcoming events to look forward to!
In class, students have been thoroughly enjoying the book Leila and the Blue Fox. This powerful story has sparked some rich discussions and inspired students as they follow the incredible journey of an Arctic fox across the Arctic Circle. Through the book, students have deepened their understanding of the Arctic region and the challenges faced by wildlife in extreme environments. The tale of the fox’s 2,500-mile trek has captured everyone’s imagination and tied beautifully into our broader learning about geography, climate, and animal adaptation.
Looking ahead, there’s a real buzz of anticipation around the upcoming Zone Soccer Tournament in Yamba next week. Stage 3 is brimming with talented players, and it will be exciting to see them showcase their skills on the field. We wish our team the best of luck and know they’ll represent our school with pride, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Mr O’Shea
Stage 3 Teacher
If your child is not returning to St Mary's School next year could you advise Lisa in the office as soon as possible please.
Week 6 - "I think before I act"
Week 7 - "I am a bucket filler
Week 8 - "I include others. (RUOK Day is on Thursday 11th September)
Week 4
Kinder - Madeline Hopkins & Letti Ellis-Cluff
Stage 1 - Tully Ouali & Pip Wadick
Stage 2 Eagles - Cash Connelly & Mateo D'Arcy-Ryan
Stage 2 Turtles - Anurag Sharma & Oscar Wynter
Stage 3 - Monty Scott & Solomon Day
PBS - "I am honest"
Kinder - Charlie Mills & Ash Maher
Stage 1 - Tully Brown
Stage 2 Eagles - Henry Hart
Stage 2 Turtles - Tully de Jong
Stage 3 - Seanna Condon
Week 5
Kinder - Lylah Wooldridge & Alby Kerl
Stage 1 - Jax Maher & Archer Curwood
Stage 2 Eagles - Mila Vinecombe & Gabbie Carlon
Stage 2 Turtles - Iluka Magnus & Sylvie Mumford
Stage 3 - Aoife Tsang & Nitesh Grimson
PBS - I can ask for help
Kinder - Nina Wright & Leiquaili Andrews
Stage 1 - Benji Mills
Stage 2 Eagles - Evie Murcott
Stage 2 Turtles - Digby Bruce
Stage 3 - Fayruz Ouali
Good Samaritan - Indi Clarke
Spelling Bee - Week 5
Class Champion Yr 3 Turtles - Meilani Taylor
Class Champion Year 3 Eagles - Jed Bridger and Mila Vinecombe
Class Champion Year 4 Turtles - Oscar Wooldridge
Class Champion Year 4 Eagles - Mateo D'Arcy-Ryan
School Champion - Meilani Taylor
We are a Food Allergy Aware School. Your cooperation would be appreciated in talking with your children about the importance of not sharing food or putting any food items close to another child. We are requesting that families talk to students about the importance of not playing with food and sitting to eat.
If you are looking for resources this is a good place to start.https://www.allergyaware.org.au/
Piano = Victoria Christie 6655 8782
Brass/Piano = Kate Butcher 0419 789 078
Guitar = Katie Crane 0431 151 987
Students, families and community members are invited to take part in Macro Muster 9 – Australia’s biggest citizen science waterbug count monitoring the health of our rivers. This unique, hands-on event gives participants the chance to become “river detectives” by identifying waterbugs (macroinvertebrates) that live in local waterways. The types and numbers of these tiny creatures tell us a lot about water quality and river health, making your involvement an important contribution to protecting our environment.
Friday 24 October, 4:00–7:30pm
Bellingen Showground, Luncheon Pavilion
No science experience is needed – training and support are provided on the day. The event also includes a family-friendly community dinner, making it a great evening of learning, fun, and connection.
Register here: www.ozgreen.org/macromuster
We currently have an offer where all new players are eligible for a free $100 towards their fees through the Dream Hoops program.
We are looking for new players and teams across all junior boys and junior girls age divisions.
Our age groups for the next competition are:
U9 is 2017 to 2020
U11 is 2015-2016
U13 is 2013-2014
U15 is 2011-2012
U17 is 2009-2010
Under 9’s (male and female) and all junior girls divisions play on a Wednesday afternoon.
U11 to U17 male divisions play on a Friday afternoon.
We are especially looking for players in the U9’s divisions! If they apply for the $100 Dream Hoops voucher, an u8 player would only need to pay the difference of $30 for the term to play.
If anyone has any questions or would like to join, they can email us at admin@coffsharbourbasketball.com.au and we can connect them into a team.
Thank so much.
Kind regards,
Kiah Bowen
Administration (Casual)
Coffs Harbour Basketball Association
Ph: 02 6651 1452
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