On the Friday of the first week of Term 2, our infants gathered on the back playground for a ‘Mini Cross Country’. The students were well supported by many of our Year 6 students. From all accounts, the students had a fun time. Thank you to the convenor Mrs Roles and all staff who organised the carnival. We look forward to parents re-joining us for the Mini Cross Country in 2022. The Diocesan Cross Country was hosted by St Michael’s school at Willandra last week. It was a wonderful day, well supported by a number of our parents. Congratulations to Mr Allmark (Convenor) and Mrs Boyton for their support of the students who participated on the day. Mr Allmark and his team ran an excellent Cross Country and are to be congratulated for its success. A special thank you to the parents who organised and ran the canteen.

Last week our students and families participated in a beautiful ANZAC commemoration organised by our new Defence School Mentor Mrs Natalie Hayes. We had numerous parents and guests join us for this moving tribute to Australian and New Zealand men and women who have protected us during conflict and peace times. The reverence of the students was exceptional and many of the parents and guests provided the most complimentary feedback. Congratulations to all. 

On Wednesday 28 April 2021, many of our Year 6 families attended the second ‘Confirmation Preparation’ meeting in the school hall. The evening was run by Mrs Martine Mathieson, Father Leo and the Year 6 teachers. The theme was ‘Signs and Symbols’ and was aimed at giving students and their families more information about the sacrament as we move towards Bishop Brian Masdcord visiting our Parish to celebrate the two Confirmation masses. These will occur on Saturday 5 June at 2pm and Sunday 6 June at 11:30am. We are finalising the final numbers that each family can have attend the confirmations, following COVID19 directives from the Diocese of Wollongong. A letter offering attendance at the two masses will be sent home to parents today. 

This week many of the students have commenced wearing the winter school uniform. We do appreciate the cost that families encounter when purchasing school uniforms and thank you for your support of our uniform policy. There are still some spare winter uniforms in our clothing pool, located near the school office. These items are free and are available due to your ongoing support with sending to school uniforms no longer required at home. Congratulations to our students for wearing their uniform so proudly, complete with the tie.  

We are pleased to share with you that the playground equipment and sandpits on the back oval have now been reintroduced to students. These were made COVID19 safe last weekend following a thorough clean and use of an appropriate disinfectant and sanitiser. Thank you to our cleaners for continuing to keep our school clean and safe over the last 17 months. 

As we return to ‘Post COVID19 Normal’, the student assembly roster for this term has been adjusted to allow for separate gatherings of infants and primary students. At some stage, we look forward to welcoming families back to our assemblies. We will keep you updated. 

Week 3 Infants Assembly

Week 4 Primary Assembly

Week 5 Infants Assembly

Week 6 Primary Assembly

Week 7 Infants Assembly

Week 8 Primary Assembly

Week 9 Infants Assembly

School Photos will occur on Monday 24th May and information will be sent home to parents soon. 

Today our Parents and Friends ran a Mother's Day stall for students to purchase a small thought for their mothers or significant people in their lives. Thank you to the parents who organised the stall and provided the opportunity. Mothers are such an important part of the children’s lives here at St Michael’s and are appreciated by their sons and daughters. I wish all mothers and significant people in the children’s lives a most beautiful celebration this weekend.