St Mary’s Primary School - Moruya
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Queen Street
Moruya NSW 2537
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Assistant Principal News

Archdiocesan Public Speaking
We congratulate both Tommy D and Matilda W for participating in our Archdiocesan Public Speaking Competition held at St Bernard’s Batehaven on Monday. Competing with 24 students from across the Archdiocese, both students represented St Mary’s well and presented their speeches with some strong competition. We are very proud of both Matilda and Tommy for their great public speaking efforts. 


Eurobodalla Environmental Calendar 
Each year, Year 4 classes across the Eurobodalla region are invited to submit artworks on the council’s theme of the year to improve areas in the environment in our region. This year their theme was ‘Waterwise’. The council picks 12 artworks from entries to showcase on their calendar produced for all residents in the Eurobodalla region. Congratulations to Fergus P on being selected as a winner with his artwork. He will now have the opportunity to have morning tea with the Mayor and his family at the launch of this calendar on 30th October. Well done Fergus!

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Tell them from me survey
Thank you to all of the families who took the time to complete the survey. Our students in Years 4-6 also completed surveys within class. These reports will arrive next week, and we will use them to help inform our Annual Improvement Plan, which the leadership will begin developing early next term for 2025. 

Message from Marhall's Buses 
We have received an email from Marshall’s that there are a number of St Mary’s families that are pulling up and dropping their child off in the mornings in the Bus Zone in Queen St, and/or conducting a u-turn in this area. The bus zone is not a drop off area, and doesn’t allow for buses to pull up safely for students to disembark. Drop off area can be in front of the pedestrian crossing or on Church St, or Church car park. 

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Mobile Phones
We have seen an increase of students bringing in phones as they are using them on transport to and from school. We would like to remind you that the following helps us to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students.

Mobile Phone Check-In Procedure:

  • Upon Arrival to school: All students who bring a mobile phone to school must check their phone in with their class teacher when they arrive on school grounds. This ensures that phones are securely stored during the school day, and not left in school bags.
  • End of Day: At the end of the school day, teachers will return the phones to the students. This process helps maintain a distraction-free environment throughout the day.

Use of Mobile Phones on School Grounds:

  • During School Hours: We recognise that students may need a phone for travel to and from school. However, once at school, mobile phones are not needed and should remain checked in. Students are not permitted to use their phones on school grounds at any time during the school day, including before the first bell, during recess and lunch breaks, and after school concludes.
  • After School: Mobile phones are not to be used on school grounds even after the school day has officially ended. This includes waiting in bus lines or pick up areas.

We kindly ask for your support in ensuring your child follows these guidelines. This helps us to minimise distractions, reduce screen time, promote responsible phone use, and maintain a positive and focused school environment.

Blessings and Best wishes,

Mrs Carla Durnan
Assistant Principal (Acting)