Dear Parents and Carers,
Last week we celebrated our achievements in our annual swimming carnival. The weather was superb and the program ran smoothly. Thank you to the students who participated with good spirit and friendly competition. Hovell was the successful house on the day, just edging out Hume on this occasion. Thank you also to all the parents who helped with the many jobs and enjoyed the day. A special mention must go to St Mary's staff, Batlow Swimming Pool staff and the swimming club who looked after our safety and helped us out with equipment. Students who gained selection into the St Mary's Swimming Team now proceed to the Western Region level to be held in Tumut this Friday. We wish them good luck in their respective events.
Tonight, Tuesday 12 February, we will be holding our 2019 Parent Information evening. This is scheduled every year and it is an opportunity for parents to meet new, and not new, teachers. I will start the evening in the Library and then parents can visit their child's/children's classroom to meet casually with teachers. Teachers will be distributing information in these sessions.
Coming up this Thursday 14 February is the Opening School Mass. This Mass gathers us as a community before God as we ask for guidance and a blessing for our new school year. Our Year Six leaders will be inducted into their leadership roles for 2019 and Kindergarten students will be given a special welcome. All parents and friends are warmly welcome. Please join us for morning tea following Mass.
On a final note I would like to welcome Poppy Rose Garner into our St Mary's community. Sarah and Aidan's newest bundle of joy decided to arrive early last Saturday morning and from all reports, is doing well. We look forward to Poppy's first visit to school later this term.