Term 2 Week 7

Principal’s Message Giinagay Families, Elders and Friends,

The Leadership Team (Miss Nadine, Miss Maria and myself) will be meeting with our School Parent Team on Monday the 7/6/21 at 5.15 pm for a yarn. In an effort to have as many parents as possible in attendance, children can come along as well. The purpose for coming together is TO DISCUSS STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE ST MARY’S IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY. At our last gathering it was decided that each of the Leadership Team members would share information about what was currently happening in the school as well as outlining future plans. There would also be time for those who were present to add to the meeting agenda. Depending on what the agenda item was it could be discussed either at the meeting or held over for a future meeting. If we are to continually improve as a school a strong and vibrant family partnership must be in place. In fact, I would go as far to say our students deserve both our families and school working together with all their best interests at the centre of our endeavours. The more parents attending this important family partnership opportunity the better! Yours in Faith, Warren Niethe Principal 2022 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN In our community word of mouth is one of the most effective forms of advertising. With this in mind, it would be greatly appreciated if everyone could spread the word that St Mary’s is now taking enrolments for next year. If someone is wanting their child to attend St Mary’s please ask them to contact the Office for an enrolment package. SCHOOL UNIFORMS Please note, that it is our school policy to provide free of charge all new students with; 2 shirts, a jumper and a hat. After this families are expected to purchase these school uniform items from the Office at a highly subsidised cost. The costs are:

Shirt - $15 Jumper - $15

Hat - $10

Principal Assistant Principal

Date Day Event

27/05/21 to

03/06/21

Thursday to

Thursday

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

02/06/21 Wednesday 9.30 -10.00 Parish Mass - Corpus Christi Church Everyone is welcome to attend.

03/06/21 Thursday 11.00 - 11.15 MABO DAY

04/06/21 Friday Combined schools’ Athletics Carnival - St Mary’s & St Pat’s - Scott’s Head. PERMISSION NOTE NEEDED

07/06/21 Monday 5.15 - 6.15 School Parent Team Meeting - children are able to come along as well.

09/06/21 Wednesday 9.30 -10.00 Parish Mass - Corpus Christi Church Everyone is welcome to attend.

09/06/21 Wednesday Walk to School Wednesday (Miss Nadine is coordinating this event).

10/06/21 Thursday Stage 3 - Years 5 & 6 Tree Top Adventure excursion - Coffs Harbour. PERMISSION NOTE NEEDED

14/06/21 Monday QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No School

16/06/21 Wednesday 9.30 -10.00 Parish Mass - Corpus Christi Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

16/06/21 to

17/06/21

Wednesday to

Thursday

Life Education Van @ St Mary’s

23/06/21 Wednesday 9.30 -10.00 NAIDOC WEEK MASS. Everyone is welcome to attend.

23/06/21 Wednesday SEMESTER 1 REPORTS SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS

25/06/21 Friday LAST DAY TERM 2 - STUDENTS & STAFF

12/07/21 Monday FIRST DAY TERM 3 - STAFF

13/07/21 Tuesday FIRST DAY TERM 3 - STUDENTS

Date Claimers I think it would be fair to say that schools are incredibly busy places. Keeping up with everything is nearly a full time job in itself. Luckily, the Date Claimers do make life a little easier.

COVID-19 School Safety Rules Until further notice our COVID-19 school safety rules will remain in place.

Families are to drop off and pick up their children from the COLA.

Thorough hand washing for 20 seconds with soap as well as using hand sanitiser.

Coughing & sneezing into your elbow.

Using and correctly disposing of tissues.

Adults Social distancing where appropriate.

If you are unwell do not attend school.

Students are to use drink bottles.

MASS TIMES

Saturdays:

6pm Vigil – Nambucca (1st to 4th Sundays)

6pm Vigil - Macksville (5th Sunday only)

(5pm during winter)

Sundays:

8am - Macksville (1st to 4th Sundays)

8am - Nambucca (5th Sunday only)

9.30am - Bowraville (1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of month)

10.00am - Taylor’s Arm (2nd and 4th Sundays of month)

Wednesday:

9.30am - Bowraville

Best Wishes

For Students and Staff Celebrat-

ing

Birthdays in June

20th Greg Brown

23rd Alexis Jarrett

23rd Ariana Jarrett

11th Aunty Brenda

19th Miss Michelle Rogerson

26th Aunty Georgina

Warning - All Adults Entering The School !

All adults entering the school apart from staff and parents dropping off and picking up must immediately report to the Office. Adults will have their temperature taken by George, asked to complete an online tracing app as well as sanitising their hands. Permission from the Principal must be given before leaving the Office. Thank you for your cooperation to ensure these procedures are strictly adhered to.

We had a space day. I had a good time with the kids from Bowra. Aliyana

We had a space day and I was at the moon sand. Bradley We had a

space

station and

I liked the

blue slime.

Regent

I was an astronaut with Aliyana. Edward

I made a torch with the playdough with Jeremy from the big school and we were in the sun. Joe I liked flying Frisbees in the universe. Khoen

The space cake was yummy. Miss Sam is like a chef. Mason.

My favourite part of all was the slime. I ate the marshmallow off the fruit kebab. I ate a meatball on the bottom and a star on the top. Odin

I played with the pre-schoolers and Jacob and Harry. I had some ice cream. Kobi.

I played with the Bowra Central kids. Jyella.

I played with my Bowraville Central buddies. I had fun. Corey.

I played with the pre-schoolers and with Greg. At lunch I had a rocket sausage and ice cream. Jhyden

I went on a moon walk and I went on a rocket to planet Earth. Tayven

I made a friend from Bowra. It was John. Troy.

Please see our Face/Book page for more photos.

On Thursday 27th of May we had a special visit from the Nambucca Valley Police and the Bowraville Fire and Rescue. The children had an opportunity to ask questions over a shared afternoon tea before inspecting the fire truck and the highway patrol car. Sounding the siren was a big hit! It was then time to get serious with the chess tournament. The tournament consisted of 14 St Mary's students versing the emergency services. St Mary's came out with the overall win; winning 9 out of the 14 games. The biggest win of the day was the smiles on everyone's faces.

Ciara - My facourite part about yesterday was the police siren.

Martin - Chess was challenging and fun. It was actually my dream to verse the emergency services.

Don't forget to view us on NBN news https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2021/05/27/bowraville-primary-kids-challenge-police-and-firies-to-chess-competition/

Please see our Face/Book page for more photos.

Sorry Day (26 May) is a time to remember the past policies of forced child removal, and reflect on the sad and painful

stories of the Stolen Generations. It is a time to recognise the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and

the power of saying Sorry.

On 13 February 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd moved a motion of Apology to Indigenous Australians. His apology

was a formal apology on behalf of the successive parliaments and governments whose policies and laws "inflicted

profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians".

The Apology made it clear that understanding and acknowledging past wrongs and their continuing impact is crucial to

building stronger relationships, which are at the heart of reconciliation.

27 MAY TO 3 JUNE Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

In the Year 2/3 classroom, we have been very busy learning about Dreamtime stories and the message that is hidden within the stories. We have been using water colours to create our own artworks that link to each story. We then use our illustrated pictures to become an author and tell our own version of the original story. Below are some of our creations.

On Wednesday 26th of May, Sonny Draper and Lily Kennedy were selected to represent the Hastings Zone at the Diocesan Cross Country. Sonny and Lily both ran the 2km course and raced exceptionally well. The course was very tough and both competitors should be congratulated on their sportsmanship and fantastic results. Sonny placed 18th in the 8/9 Year old boys and Lily placed 29th in the 10 Year old girls. Well done Sonny and

Head Lice

Time from infestation to eggs hatching

Usually 7 to 10 days.

Symptoms

Itchy scalp, white specks stuck near the base of

the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp.

Do I need to keep my child home?

No, as long as head lice management is ongoing.

How can I prevent spread?

Family, friends and classroom contacts should be

examined and treated if infested. Clothing and bedding

should be washed in hot water.

Ringworm

Time from exposure to till illness

Varies (may be several days).

Symptoms

Small scaly patch on the skin surrounded by a pink ring.

Do I need to keep my child home?

Yes, until the day after fungal treatment has begun.

How can I help prevent spread?

Careful hand washing.

Impetigo (School Sores)

Time from exposure to illness

1 to 3 days.

Symptoms

Small red spots change into blisters that fill up with pus

and become crusted; usually on the face, hands or scalp.

Do I need to keep my child home?

Yes, until antibiotic treatment starts. Sores should be covered with watertight dressings.

How can I prevent spread?

Careful hand washing.

Signs and symptoms of Threadworm

Symptoms of threadworm infection may include an itchy bottom, irritability and behavioural changes, but most people have no symptoms.

Treatment

A single dose therapy is usually effective and is given to the infected person and each family member at the same time. You can buy worm treatment from pharmacies, without a prescription. It is not necessary to treat children on a regular basis, just in case they have worms.

Prevention

Exclusion of people with worms from childcare, preschool, school and work is usually not necessary. If there are loose bowel motions, exclusion should be for 24 hours after the diarrhoea has ceased.

Make sure children wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating.

Parents should seek medical treatment for infected children.

Change bed linen and underwear daily for

several days after treatment. Normal hot water washing of clothes and bed linen will kill threadworm eggs.

Clean toilet seats and potties regularly.

Keep children’s fingernails short.