Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter 2025

Important Dates

Character Virtue:  K N O W L E D G E
What it looks like:  Knowledge is a gift of the Holy Spirit.
What it means:   Knowledge helps us choose the right path that leads us to God.
Why it is important:  Knowledge encourages us to avoid barriers that will lead us away from God.  This might be when we face peer pressure from others, and when we must make the right decision.

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the last week of Term 2.

I would like to thank all of our parents and friends for your support throughout another very busy term at St Mary’s. I hope you can find time over the coming two weeks of school holidays to spend quality time with family and friends. 

Whole School Assembly
This afternoon, we held our Whole School Assembly, a significant event celebrating student achievements. At this assembly, we announced and congratulated the students who had been awarded a Citizenship Award for Term 2. These students were recognised for their positive attitude, behaviour, and work to the best of their ability in the classroom and for their qualities as good citizens.

Chess Success
Congratulations to our Chess team, Menura, Naksh, Jagteg, and Thomas, who defeated St. Matthew’s Mudgee in a closely fought chess semi-final last week. We now progress on to the next round against the winners from the Bathurst area. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Nuttall for their coaching of our team and organising our participation.

Semester One Reports
The Semester 1 Reports will be available on Compass this Thursday, 3rd July. The Semester 1 Report is a report on your child’s progress for work assessed during this reporting period using various assessment strategies. The school report will outline your child’s achievements and efforts during Terms 1 and 2.   

Religious Education

2025 Sacraments

Confirmation preparation sessions have now concluded.  Thank you for all your support in attending these with your children as they prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Thanks also to Rosie, our Parish Sacramental Coordinator, for leading these.

Confirmation Practice is scheduled for Tuesday, 22nd July @ 6.15 pm @ St. Brigid's Church.

2025 First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion registration weekends concluded last weekend. Preparations for the sacrament will commence in Term 3. 
Session 1- Tuesday, 29th July @ 6.15pm, Wednesday, 30th July @ 4.30pm, Sunday 3rd August @ 10am
Session 2- Tuesday, 5th August @ 6.15pm, Wednesday, 5th August @ 4.30pm, Sunday 10th August @ 10am
Session 3- Tuesday, 12th August @ 6.15pm, Wednesday, 13th August @ 4.30pm, Sunday 17th August @ 10am
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Rosie Hosking (Sacramental Coordinator) or myself at;
Rosie- sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au
Tim- t.keady@bth.catholic.edu.au

ST. BRIGID'S PARISH - MASS TIMES: 
St Brigid's:  Saturday - 5pm, Sunday - 9am and Sunday - 5pm
St. Laurence's Church:  Sunday - 7.30am

Awards

Attendance

School Fees

Community News

BIRTHDAYS:

Celebrating their birthday this week are:
Hollie, Clay, Parkah, Hannah, Lucy, Beau,
Indigo, Emily, Billy, Donny, Addi, Jaxon,
Miss Maia Wake and Miss Emily Atlee.

Celebrating their birthdays during the holidays are:
Ethan, Mackenzie, Marley, Neorah, Lacey, Robert, Kai, Harriet and Ethan.
We hope you enjoy your birthday!

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Condolences
Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Collins and Large families (Will - 2B) following the passing of Jess' mother.  May she rest in peace.

Help Me Help My Teen - This 2-hour event, based on Maggie’s latest book, is a reassuring, practical guide for parents, carers, and educators to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults.

Maggie will provide clear and compassionate ‘what to do’ advice for some of the most difficult, sensitive topics – such as technology use, sex, drugs and alcohol, dropped school grades, school refusal, mental health and identity – and shows us how we can provide a safe and supportive environment for all our teens.

NOTE: Sensitive topics are discussed. Teens 13+ can attend with their parent/s or carers at their discretion. All attendees require a ticket.          

Canteen

MunchMonitor - We encourage all families to use the MunchMonitor online program for lunch orders. 

We Are Allergy Aware

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. We want to do our best to keep those at risk, as safe as possible. We have several children at our school who have allergies to peanuts and tree-nuts.
It is important for the safety of these children that we ask that you don't send any nuts or nut products to school.
This includes foods such as peanut butter, Nutella, hazelnut spreads, trail mix or muesli bars/biscuits that contain nuts.

Please help us maintain the health and well-being of all our students by considering this information when packing lunches for your child.

We appreciate your support.

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