Newsletter No 5 Term 1 2014 Friday 28 February

ST MARY’S WAR MEMORIAL SCHOOL
WEST WYALONG
England Street, West Wyalong 2671
PO Box 335, West Wyalong 2671
Email: office.smwms@cg.catholic.edu.au
Tel: (02) 6972 3003
Fax (02) 6972 0125
Web: www.smwms.nsw.edu.au
Newsletter No 5 Term 1 2014
Friday 28 February
St Mary’s congratulates...
AWARDS
KEY LEARNING AREAS
MAKING JESUS REAL
Claudia Murdoch
English
Chelsea Nielsen
Jagger Pilon
English
Mia Pettit
Georgia Hewitt
Science
Kelsie Glasgow
Max Robertson
English
Madison Foster
Matt Heffer
Creative Arts
Ella Pettit
Will Maslin
Mathematics
Abi McCubben
Paige Lawrence
HSIE
Lydia White
Special congratulations...
St Mary’s prays...
St Mary's congratulates Mr Phillip Nielsen who has
been awarded a Catholic Education Office
Archdiocese
of
Canberra
and
Goulburn
Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education
award.
This is a very prestigious award with only 12
teachers or schools across the diocese recognised
at this level.
Mr Nielsen has been instrumental in implementing
information communication technology at St Mary's
for seven years. This has included leading teaching
and
learning
using
including
interactive
whiteboards, desktop computers, laptops and more
recently ipads as well as the appropriate
educational software and apps.
As a result of Mr Nielsen’s leadership the present
level of technology at St Mary's is such that each
student has their own dedicated device. This allows
the students instant access to ICT whenever
needed for research, consolidation, presentation
and communication. The students make movies,
combine text and illustrations not possible with
traditional methods and access a variety of
information, including film clips, illustrations,
interactive tutorials and text.
Mr Nielsen has also been very generous with his
time in providing training for his colleagues at St
Mary's but also at other CEO schools.
Mr Nielsen will be a guest at the Catholic Education
Office Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
awards dinner on a March 14 which will follow a
special Mass and Expo event where he will showcase ICT use at St Mary's.
MAKING JESUS REAL 24/7: This week students
were reintroduced to MJR. By combining MJR and
peer support students have the opportunity to learn,
discuss and reflect upon the weekly theme. This
week the focus was God Moments which are all
those times that we do something that make others
happy. Hoping you experience many God
moments. This would be a wonderful start to Lent.
Project Compassion - families are asked, by little
monetary sacrifices during Lent, to make a
difference in the lives of the poor across the world.
This is the world's largest single charitable appeal,
with the greatest effect - every nation in the world
benefited last year with funds going towards small
development projects which make a difference in
the lives of poor families. Please use the money
boxes during Lent and return them the first week of
Term 2.
BURNING OF THE ASHES with Kindergarten
students at 10.00am on Tuesday 4 March
Parish ladies providing Pancake Tuesday recess for
all students
On Wednesday 5 March we will begin our Lenten
walk with Jesus to Good Friday and Easter by
celebrating ASH WEDNESDAY MASS at12.00
noon with distribution of the ashes.
All welcome.
St Mary’s sport news ...
To our swimmers attending the Archdiocesan
carnival in Narooma on Monday: Bridie White,
Lydia White, Anna Rogers, Jamie Nicholson,
Jack Nicholson, Mackenzie Parkes, Bridie
Heffer and Harrison Arragon. Thank you to the
parents who will be supporting their children at this
carnival. Could these students please make sure to
pack their St Mary’s swimming caps to wear at the
carnival.
To Mackenzie Parkes, Lydia White and Kody
Pilon who qualified for the MacKillop basketball
trials in Wollongong on Friday 7 March.
To Oscar Mason who is attending the MacKillop
tennis trials in Wollongong on Friday 7 March.
STUDENT REPORTS: The Archdiocesan summer
trials were held 2 weeks ago. St Mary's had 7
students trial for 3 different sports, AFL, Tennis and
Basketball.
Jack Nicholson and Rhyle Davis must have really
impressed the selectors with their nomination
sheets and didn't even have to attend the trial that
was held at Queanbeyan to be selected into the
Archdiocesan side. By Bridie
The boys will now travel to Wagga and trial for the
MacKillop AFL side.
Congratulations on your
selection and best of luck at your next trials.
Two Weeks ago Kenz, Lydia, Kody and Jasper
traveled to young to compete in the Canberra
Goulburn basketball trials.
Both groups started off with skills and fitness then
played some trial games. All four players must have
really impressed the selectors and were picked in
the archdiocesan side that will compete against
other dioceses at the Mackillop trials.
Congratulations Kenz, Lydia, Kody and Jasper and
best of luck at your next trials. By Hugo
Oscar Mason was our 7th athlete that attended the
Canberra Goulburn trials and he tried out for tennis.
The event was held in Young.
He completely dominated the day winning 10 sets
and only loosing 3 games in the process. This
result makes him the number 1 tennis player in the
archdiocese, a huge achievement.
He will now travel to Wollongong on Friday and try
out for the MacKillop side. Congratulations Oscar
and good luck at your next trials. By Jasper
TREE INSPECTIONS: With assistance from Fr
Mick, White’s Landscaping and Bland
Shire Council we are in the process of
evaluating the state of the large trees
on our playground. To begin with, a
number of tress that have died or are
dying, will be removed along with a
general clean up of dead wood in other trees.
Happy birthday to Logan Pettit who
celebrates his birthday next Friday.
CLASS MASS TIMES:
Tuesday 4 March Kinder 10.00am Burning of the Ashes
Tuesday 18 March
Year 3/4 Mass 10.00am
WHOLE SCHOOL MASSES:
Wednesday 5 March for Ash Wednesday 12.00
Tuesday 11 March for Catholic Schools week 9.30am
Tuesday 25 March Feast of the Annunciation 12.15pm
INVITATION
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
More Than A Great Education
Tuesday 11 March
9.30 Mass in St
Mary’s Church
10.15 visit to
classrooms .... ICT
Focus
11.00 morning tea in
the canteen vicinity
ANZAC DAY WRITING
COMPETITION
This year we, as Australians,
will
be
celebrating
the
centenary of World War 1.
Mr
Michael
McCormack,
Federal Member for Riverina
has
once
again
invited
students to write a creative and original piece on
the topic “The ANZAC Centenary in the Riverina”.
Entries should be no more than 250 words and all
student's own work and research.
All students who enter will receive a
commemorative Parliamentary certificate, with the
winner to receive a book prize and certificate
presented in person by Mr McCormack.
All entries should be at the Wagga or Griffith office
of Mr McCormack by Friday 14 March.
Suite 2/11-15 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga 2650 or
110 Yambil Street Griffith 2680
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
Archdiocesan swimming Narooma
Monday 3 March
Burning of the Ashes with Kindergarten students 10.00am
Tuesday 4 March
Ash Wednesday Mass for whole school 12.00 midday
Wednesday 5 March
Years 5 & 6 to pool for rip current awareness
Thursday 6 March
MacKillop basketball & tennis trials
Friday 7 March
Catholic Schools Week— Mass 9.30am, open classrooms & morning tea
Tuesday 11 March
Parents & Friends meeting
Thursday 13 March
World Vision fundraiser—crazy hair day
Friday 14 March
LCCC Zoomobile visit
Thursday 20 March
CANTEEN ROSTER - TERM 1, 2014
Mon 3 March
Tues 4 March
Wed 5 March
Thurs 6 March
Fri 7 March
N Ambrose
CLOSED
T Foster
CLOSED
S Maslin
A Phillips
K Pockley
Mon 10 March
Tues 11 March
Wed 12 March
Thurs 13 March
Fri 14 March
C Wilson
CLOSED
A Brown
CLOSED
A McCoullough
StafingWeek6:
Mr Mason attending Archdiocesan swimming
carnival—MrsDaniherwilltakehisclasses
Mrs Meincke on leave—Miss Kelly will take
Kinder
Mr Mason will be on leave on Thursday &
Friday—MissKellywilltakeYr2onThursday&
Friday.
Mrs Akehurst at Principal’s retreat—Mrs
O’BrieninYear5/6onFriday.
YELLOW MEDICAL FORMS
A yellow medical form was given to students
today (excepting Kinder or new students this
year). These are required to be updated each
year and are used when students attend
excursions or if there is a medial
emergency.
It would be appreciated if forms could be
returned to the school as soon as possible.
SacramentsForChildren–CONFIRMATION
CatholicchildreninYear6andaboveareeligible
tobecon+irmed.Anenrolmentnightforthe
wholefamilywillbeheld-Monday17thMarch78pminStMary'sChurch.
AlettertotheparentsofYear6studentsisbeing
senthometoday,Friday28thFebruary.
Con+irmationwillbecelebratedSunday20thJuly
atthe9:30amMass.
Con+irmationwillalsobecelebratedonFri18th
JulyatUngarie(7pm)andWeethalleSat19thJuly
(6pm).ArchbishopProwsewillcon+irmthe
children(andadults).
Notes to be returned to school
∗
yellow medical form
SCHOOL CANTEEN: For health and safety
reasons, school children are not permitted in the
school canteen. Your cooperation in this matter is
appreciated.
ST MARY’S PARISH MASS TIMES
Sunday 2 March
9.30am
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WEST WYALONG JUNIOR RUGBY UNION
West Wyalong Pirates Registration Day
When: Saturday 1st March 2014.
Where: Barnado Park, West Wyalong.
Time: 12pm for a free sausage sizzle and drinks.
Price: $50 per player or no more than
$150.00 per family.
Other: New registrations receive a bag, shorts and socks
New registrations must also bring
birth certificate.
Continuing registrations will all receive a pair
of playing shorts.
For more information or enquiries please
call:
Suzie Maslin: 0420 364 355
Guy Marchant: 0408 643 053
SIGN UP!
PLAY IN WEST WYALONG JUNIOR RUGBY
LEAGUE’S 100TH YEAR !
Final Rego Day on Friday March 7th
4pm-5.30pm at Ron Crowe Oval Under 7, 8, 10, 12, 14
Junior & Senior League Tag
Pay $50 per player or no more than $180 per family
which includes tee, shorts & socks each
$10 per League Tag player
All NEW players must bring their birth certificate and
Medicare number
NETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
COACHING COURSE
When: Sunday 23 March
Age: 14 years & older
This course is a great way for those people who are
involved or those who would like to gain the confidence
to become more involved. This is a basic introduction to
“looking” after netballers.
Names must be in by Friday 7 March to Sue Giffin or
Melissa Ryan.
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 8th MARCH 2014
ANGLICAN PARISH CENTRE, COURT STREET,
WEST WYALONG
Our speaker is Lady Mary Teviot – a noted professional
genealogist from the UK and Life Vice-President of
Federation of Family History Societies.
Lady Teviot will be presenting 3 talks: Genealogical
Geography, Wills & Administrations and Heir Hunters.
Cost incl. morning tea and lunch
$30 Registration: 9.30 am
For catering purposes please book by contacting us at:
wyalongdistrictfamilyhistorygroup@hotmail.com
or telephone Pam Butcher 02 6972 3113 or Rhonda
Williams 02 6972 3066 or 0427 723 066
CANDY STRIPE FAIR
Friday 21st March 2014
2.30pm—6.00pm
Parish Centre — Court Street West Wyalong
LOTS OF STALLS
Heavenly Treats, Saintly Sweet, Gone Potty, BBQ &
Drinks, Tea House, Krafty Kritters, Fresh is Best
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Face Painting, Jumping Castle, Hoop-La, Honey Pot
FASHION PARADE by HARLAM
ENTERTAINMENT
West Wyalong Primary School Choir
Wyalong Primary School Choir
St Mary’s War Memorial School Choir
Jean Vallance’s Choristers
Music from Marie McDonell, Stan Dodgson,
Terry Butcher and Frank Leary
MAJOR RAFFLE
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd prize
$200 of Fuel
Decorated Cake
Crocheted Rug
Brower’s 2014 Charity Walk
“Clear Ridge Caper” Saturday, March 22
Total distance is 22kms
Registration sheets available from Quade Moncrieff
Livestock & Property
Forms must be picked up by Friday March 14 and $5
rego fee to cover insurance costs must be paid on
registration.
All funds raised go to West Wyalong Can Assist and
Country Hope
All participants, friends, family and supporters are
invited to the West Wyalong Bowling club for a
sausage sizzle, barefoot bowls, raffles and auction
(under
18’s must be accompanied by a responsible
adult)
More information: 0427 722219 or 0408 266920
Centrelink Hours - West Wyalong Court House
MON 9am - 3pm
TUE 9am - 1pm
WED CLOSED
THUR 9am - 1pm
FRI 9am - 1pm
CLOSED 1pm - 2pm EVERY DAY
Centrelink Staff will not be available outside these
hours.