School Vision
St Matthew’s School empowers children to embrace life-long learning and grow and develop as God intends.
Mary Mackillop Prayer
Most loving God,
We thank you for the example of
St Mary MacKillop,
who in her living of the Gospel
witnessed to the human dignity of each person.
She faced life’s challenges
with faith and courage.
We pray through her intercession
for all of our needs
We make this prayer through Jesus the Lord.
Amen
Dear Parents and Carers
Three weeks into term and the cool weather is still upon us. A big thank you to all parents for their support in encouraging students to wear their jumpers and the correct school uniform. A reminder that Tuesday and Thursday are the days when students wear their faction coloured polo shirts and on Friday, students wear their red polo shirts.
St Mary MacKillop Prayer Service
It was lovely to see so many parents attending our St Mary MacKillop Prayer Service on Thursday morning. Our Year 2, and some of our Year 1 students led a meaningful and reverent service celebrating the life of St Mary and her wonderful achievements as Australia’s first Saint. Special thanks to Mrs. Milton for organizing this special celebration.
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Students in Year 4 are preparing for their First Holy Communion, also called the Sacrament of the Eucharist. This Sunday at 9.30am, there will be a Commitment Mass followed by morning tea, and a parent/student workshop. We look forward to seeing our Sacramental candidates join us for Mass and the workshop with their families.
School Photos
On Tuesday 13th August, all students are required to wear their formal winter uniform for school photos. There will be no sports lessons on Tuesday as lessons have been rescheduled to the following day. On Wednesday 14th August, please send your child to school in their faction sports uniform. A reminder that all photo orders need to be placed online. If you wish to have a family photo of your children, please pick up an order form from the office. Family photos are scheduled to be taken between 8am and 9am in the hall.
Great Southern 2019 Primary School Netball Cup
On Friday morning, the Year 6 students headed to Katanning to participate in the Great Southern Primary School Netball Competition. This is an annual event where schools within the Great Southern region come together for this primary school competition. Both teams were successful showing team spirit and encouragement to all throughout the day. A big thank you to Mrs Kilpatrick for organizing our Year 6 teams, and to Mr Tenney and our wonderful parents, Mrs Dyke and Mrs Batt, who assisted on the day.
Newsletter Format
As you may be aware, the format of our weekly newsletter has changed. This has been to provide us with a higher capacity to share photos and stories about our school. The newsletter can now translate into another language. This option will come up when you open the newsletter.
Assumption Mass
Next Thursday 15 August at 9.30am, students in Years 1-6 will be celebrating Mass for the Feast of the Assumption in St Matthew’s Church. All parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Open Day 2019
A reminder that there will be an Open Day on Thursday 12 September for parents, families, friends and the wider community. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom, join in some activities and to view the whole school. Visitors are invited at 2.30pm to view activities in the classroom and to tour the school. At 4.30pm, the Choir and Rock Band will perform. This will be followed with a free sausage sizzle. Please save this date in your calendars and start inviting family and friends.
Book Week Dress Up Parade 2019
This year’s theme is “Reading is my Secret Power”. Our annual Book Week Parade will be held Thursday 22 August at 9am in Sr Isabel Hall. Come along dressed in your secret power costume or as your favourite book character. Please bring along a copy of the book or a print out of the book cover.
May God bless your week
Natalia Thomson
Principal
