Our Explicit Improvement Agenda

Student Voice and Agency

Planning for improved student learning - key focus in Mathematics

Celebrating Learning- Social Justice

Please note School Assembly will start at 2.15pm tomorrow. Maria Fracalossi, Student and Youth Engagement Officer from Catholic Mission will be visiting & will be sharing a brief presentation at Assembly.

Celebrating in our School Community

 School Athletics

Our whole school athletics day was held yesterday at Casey Fields.  Firstly, congratulations to all students who participated in the day so well. Your skill, compassion and gratitude was evident right throughout the day’s events. Well done to all. Once again a huge thanks to  Mr Timothy and all staff for their organisation and preparation. Also, sincere thanks to our parent volunteers.  By working in partnership with each other,  we were able to move through the whole school program with ease. We truly value everyone’s contribution to a most successful and enjoyable day. 

Parent helpers to assist with Grandparents Morning Tea

We kindly ask for some parent helpers to assist with the setting up and serving of tea/coffee at our Grandparents morning tea on Thursday 24th October.  If you are available to assist from 9.45am - 11.15am, please email frontdesk@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au OR alternatively leave your name at the Office so we can prepare a MMPS apron and badge for you.

We are very much looking forward to this very special celebration of all the Grandparents in our school community.

School Advisory Committee [SAC] Meeting - Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 22 October, 2024 at 7.00 pm

The Annual General Meeting of the SAC will be held on Tuesday 22 October - 7.00 pm in the Boardroom.  Nomination forms for parent representative positions on the School Advisory Committee 2024-2025 are available from the Administration Office.  Alternatively you can request a nomination from via email frontdesk@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au.

The responsibilities of the SAC are to:

• promote the Catholic ethos of the school
• provide feedback on and review of school policies
• plan for the future of the school and its ability to accommodate future enrolments
• provide advice on budget planning and finance-related matters
• contribute to the selection process for the school principal (when the position is advertised)
• provide advice on the appropriate provision of faith development and Religious Education programs
• promote child safety in the school

Our current 2023-2024 School Advisory Committee comprises of the following members:

• Chairperson - Liz Jones
• Parish Priest - Fr. Michael Willemsen
• Parent Representative - Danielle Davis (Secretary)
• Parent Representative - Stephanie Miller
• Parent Representative - Marina Valladares
• Parent Representative - Louise Broadhurst
• Staff Representative - Helen Fourna
• Staff/Parish Representative - Lize Privitera

Please don’t hesitate to email or make contact with the office OR a member of the School Advisory Committee if you have any questions.

Term 3 Student Learning Portfolios

Just a reminder that Term 3 Student Learning Portfolios are due back now so your child can continue to document and celebrate their learning journey.

Student feedback

An integral part of our cycle of teaching and learning is student feedback.  Every week, staff record and acknowledge feedback to students and this is shared with them in class and  via the school newsletter, at Assembly and in MMPS News on Wednesday mornings. Read on for this week’s feedback to students.

Well done to ALL Year 5 students for their participation in the Year 5 Toolangi Camp. Students were challenged by a few activities and put out of their comfort zone, however displayed quality social values. Some students used courage to have a go at activities requiring a harness and high climbs, while others showed empathy by supporting and encouraging them. The Year 5s were responsible with all camp equipment and respectful when interacting with camp staff. Overall it was a fun learning experience for all Year 5 students! 

Well done to 4FW for the varied and interesting persuasive text titles you generated - I can't wait to read the finished text!

Fantastic work to all Year 3 students with your respectful behaviours and remaining reverent during our Reconciliation Celebration last week. We were so proud of the responses you gave during our celebration on the ways to forgive others and to let go of grudges. Well done!

Well done to all Year 1 students who have showed a big improvement when lining up after play times. It is great to see you sitting in straight lines ready to enter the building again. Keep it up! 

The First Aid attendant was very impressed with students who needed first aid. He found our students to be very polite and showed wonderful manners.

Amazing work Year 2’s for cheering each other on during our Athletics Day. You had a great positive attitude and should be proud of your efforts.

Amazing job to the 6 MV and FGN buddies on the way you have supported each other in preparation for your Buddy Mass. You were respectful and reverent in the way you interacted with each other and through the Mass practices.

Well done in particular to the Year 6’s who were helpful and caring towards their buddies in FGN. Great Job!

WHOLE SCHOOL COLOUR FUN RUN

What an amazing start to this fundraising event. We love our students enthusiasm and efforts so far! Many students are looking forward to  a fun filled school event, raising funds and earning prizes  at the same time. Thank you to all sponsors and those making donations. Keep up the great effort!

A PAM permission form for the event has been sent home for each child today.  Please ensure that you complete the form by the due date - 6 November.