Year 6 Science and STEM Enrichment Program 
This term the first group of Year 6 students have  participated in the Science & STEM Enrichment program on Tuesday’s at Carroll College. The students have joined with peers from St Bernard’s, Batemans Bay and have been taught by Carroll College teachers, Mr Andrew Kenneally and Ms Danielle Ciuffetelli. 

Our students have really enjoyed the opportunity to participate in these lessons. Some of the highlights have included: 

• Investigating a crime scene scenario and using evidence to work out what happened and who may have caused the crime.
• Mixing cabbage juice with different liquids to find the ph level.
• Creating and launching rockets - students learnt that to be successful, their rockets needed strong aerodynamics, even weight distribution and fins that could spin.
• Working with the Year 6 students from St Bernard’s was great.

Next term the second group of Year 6 students will complete this program at Carroll College.

 

The ANZAC Dawn Service at Tuross Head will be held at the Memorial Gardens, Plantation Point and the service begins at 5:30am. Students who are attending this service are asked to be at the Memorial Gardens by 5:20am. Spencer and Leo (Year 6) have been invited to lead the Lord’s Prayer and lay the wreath at this service.

The ANZAC Service and march at Tomakin begins at the Rivermouth General Store, corner Sunpatch and Kingston Parades. Students are asked to assemble here at 6:45am and then begin the march at 7:00am to the Tomakin Sports and Social Club where the service will take place. During the service a wreath will be laid by student representatives from St Mary’s when they are called.

Students wishing to join the march in Moruya are asked to meet at Russ Martin Park (opposite Adelaide Hotel) at 10:20am. The march will begin at 10:30am and move along Vulcan St, left into Mirrabooka Avenue and then left into Page Street to the RSL Memorial Hall. Here there will be an ANZAC commemoration Service and Wreath Laying at 11:30am where student representatives from St Mary’s will lay a wreath.

Students are asked to wear their full summer school uniform when attending these ANZAC services and to please wear their school hat for the Moruya march at 10:30am. We thank you in advance for representing our school at this very important occasion.

Catholic Schools Week Term 2 Week 2 (6-10 May)
Catholic Schools Week is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the innovative learning and faith development that occurs in Catholic schools every day. 

On Wednesday 8 May we will be holding our School Open Day. This is a chance for everyone, not just current parents and families, to witness the vibrant faith and learning environments that we offer at St Mary’s. We have dedicated teachers and staff, children filled with curiosity and brimming with potential. We offer a supportive and inclusive community with a focus on learning.

If you have not visited our school in a while I encourage you to do so on the 8 May and see what a contemporary Catholic education has to offer. Please share your story of Catholic education with prospective parents and invite them to also visit our school on 8 May.

Year 6 Leadership Day
During Catholic Schools Week, on Monday 6 May, St Mary’s will host a Year 6 Leadership Day for the Year 6 students from St Mary’s and St Bernard’s. It will be a day filled with opportunities for the students to explore a range of concepts including building positive relationships, teamwork, resilience and following their dreams. More information will be communicated to Year 6 parents next term.

God bless and take care

Mrs Sue Heffernan
Assistant Principal