There is a saying ‘practice what you preach’. Sunday’s Gospel was about Jesus telling us to do just that. He saw the ‘Holy’ men of the church telling everyone what to do and laying down the laws of God but not actually doing what they told others to do themselves. Jesus actually told the people not to do what they saw the ‘Holy’ people doing. They weren’t being holy. They were pushing their own importance and status instead of serving the people and being good role models for them. This challenges us to reflect on ourselves. How much do we ‘walk the talk’?

Today Mr Burns, the office staff and our Kindergarten teachers hosted all our Kindergarten 2024 students and their families for two group Orientation Sessions. It is an honour to be part of the beginning of an educational journey that will last another seven years at our school and then another six at secondary school. The students and parents all did very well learning all about ‘big school’ with our current parents asking very helpful questions. The Kindergarten parents were very impressed with our new group and we are looking forward to getting to know everyone better. I know you will all make them feel welcome too.

I have noticed some students wearing necklaces and large earrings. It is acceptable for your child to be wearing a crucifix for example under their uniform but please ensure it is on a very light chain, not leather or chord, that will break easily. The children have play equipment and play all sorts of games at school and things around the neck are a serious choking hazard. If they break easily though, they can be worn safely. Similarly, girls can only wear very small plain studs or very fine sleepers that will break if caught. I have seen some terrible injuries to ear lobes when earrings have been caught. Our rules are for safety as well as for representing our school with pride.

The staff are currently reviewing this year’s Annual Improvement Plans, part of our Continuous Catholic School Improvement diocesan initiative, and are studying the previous Cyclic Review Report and various forms of data to develop our plans for 2024. I will share them with you one they are finalised.

Lindsay Burns - Acting Assistant Principal

Over the last two years, the Vinnies NSW Christmas Card Competition has seen hundreds of entries from extremely talented students across the state! They pick 5 winning designs from across NSW which are featured on their official Vinnies Members Christmas Cards.

As the Christmas Season approaches and back by popular demand the Vinnies 2023 Christmas Card Competition is now OPEN! We would love our Mary Immaculate students to get involved. 

Using the link below find out all the information you will need, to create, decorate and submit your amazing Christmas card designs. 

 Vinnies 2023 Christmas Card Competition

Mrs Young and Miss Earnshaw 

(On behalf of the Service Team)

MISSION MONTH 

We would like to thank you for supporting Catholic Mission Month. We were able to raise $433.55.  This money will be sent to Catholic Mission and and will provide vital funds to projects around the world, including Timor-Leste, where a medicinal clinic and a children’s home are providing hope for generations of young people.

FEAST DAY AND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

You are invited! 

We are celebrating our Feast Day and Christmas Concert on Friday 8 December 2023. 

The day will commence with our Feast Day Mass at 10.15 am, followed by a picnic lunch with your child.

The concert will begin at 12.30 pm.  Classes provide further details to parents in regards to clothing closer to the event.

Dear Students and Parents/Carers, 

Why?: We are creating hampers for the St Vincent De Paul Society to give generously to families this Christmas. 

What?: Collecting items to create Christmas hampers. 

Who?: Service team in conjunction with the whole school community.

Where?: Students can bring their allocated items to school and place them in the class tubs.

When?:  Monday the 6th October to Friday 1st December (Week 5 to the end of Week 8)

Families have the option to choose to donate 1 gift as a family.

Choose a Woolies or Coles Grocery Gift Card of $20.00 to help give families the opportunity to purchase some special food items this Christmas.

Please return this grocery gift card to the office.