Term 2, Week 5 2025 - 20th May 2025
From our Principal | Mr Wes Rose
In our Prayers
Please keep Mrs Caitlin McKenzie (Year 3M teacher) and her family in your prayers. Caitlin was injured last week and remains in hospital. We continue to pray for Caitlin’s recovery and for the expert medical care she requires at this time.
School News
- This Wednesday, the Year 5 students will go on an excursion to the Sarina Sugar Shed and ‘Roaming Hens’ egg farm. I am sure the students will thoroughly enjoy learning about these local industries.
- This Friday from 1:50pm-2:30pm, all Year 3-6 students will be involved in sprint trials. At these sprint trials, students will race off against others in their age/house, which will enable us to seed the sprint races. This allows us to run division finals on the Carnival without heats on the day.
- Mrs Battaia is away Wed-Thu, attending the Diocesan Wellbeing conference in Rockhampton We look forward to her return next Friday.
- Mrs Powell (Tuckshop Convenor) is away from this Friday 23rd May until the 3rd June. Our tuckshop will be open during this time, with a limited menu. To enable our tuckshop to open during this time, we do require parent helpers. If you are able to assist, please let the office know.
Quote of the Week
"Prayer is how we press our hands into the invisible to find the hand of Christ reaching back"
- James K A Smith
Tinnies for Vinnies
We kindly ask for all families to please get involved with "Tinnies for Vinnies" by gathering canned food donations and dropping them at the school office or your child's classroom. These donations help provide nutritious meals for people experiencing food insecurity this winter. All donated food must be non-perishable, such as soups, beans, pasta sauces or canned vegetables.
Belinda van Lint
Assistant Principal - Religious Education
National Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously around the country. Tomorrow at 12:15pm, our students will stop to hear the reading of this year’s title “The Truck Cat".
The event is a highlight in our school calendar as we all stop, from prep to year 6, to hear the expressive reading of the story by our very own Ms Lenz.
St Mary's Trivia Night
We sincerely thank all our incredible sponsors for supporting St Mary’s Trivia Night.
We still have some options available if you would like to get on board:
Table Sponsor $150 - $200
Interval Games Prizes $150
Raffle Prizes
Any queries, please contact the event organiser Melissa McGuiness 0439 375 509 or click on this link.
St Mary's Battlers
With week one being a bye and week two washed out, the Battlers were eagerly anticipating their first match against Emmanuel. This year, the team comprises a mix of both Year 5 and Year 6 students from St Marys and St Annes, including club players and those who have never played before. Despite this, the Battlers did not disappoint and showcased exceptional skill and teamwork. However, Emmanuel proved too strong, and the Battlers went down 24-0.
The final score did not reflect the effort and determination displayed by the team. Every player should be proud of their performance in our first game. Highlights from round 3 include Ben's relentless energy and effort in tackling tough opponents, Sonny's impressive defence and attempted intercept, and Brooklyn's sideline dash, which was narrowly stopped just short of the try line.
Outstanding effort by all, and we are eagerly looking forward to next week's game. Let's continue to build on this strong start with exciting time ahead!
Rob Townsend
Run Club
National Reconciliation Week 2025
The National Reconciliation Week 2025 design and artwork represent the theme, Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. The beautiful artwork by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw shows that now is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together
Our school/college will mark this week with various activities throughout the week. If you want to know more or get involved in the Reconciliation Action Plan ( RAP) please email karlie_tatchell@rok.catholic.edu.au
Karlie Tatchell
Senior Regional First Nations Education Liaison Officer
Swap It
Student of the Week
Week 4, Term 2 Student Award Winners
| Prep C | Lincoln | Thank you for coming to school each day with such a bright smile, it lights up our classroom! You always listen carefully during learning time and are enthusiastic about sharing your ideas. Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln! |
| Prep C | Kwalutafe | For consistently putting in your best effort and never giving up, especially during writing tasks. Your determination is admirable. Keep reaching for the stars! |
| Prep R | Jacob | For continuing to show persistence across all areas of learning. We are so proud of how hard you are trying and your hard work is paying off. Keep being amazing Jacob! |
| Prep R | Willow | For the hard work you are doing during writing lessons. You are sounding out tricky words and trying your best every time. You are a writing superstar! |
| 1B | Julian | For your participation in class discussions this week. You share confidently and always have insightful contributions to add. Keep up the great work Julian! |
| 1B | Lily | For the confidence you have shown in all areas this week. Whether it be morning drop-off, reading or sharing your thoughts with the class. Keep up the great effort Lily! |
| 1C | Tabitha | For your consistently super effort in class. You are always on task and ask questions to improve your understanding. You love learning and take care in all that you do. Wow Tabitha! Keep up the awesome effort. |
| 1C | Merci | For your energy in class over the last few weeks. You have been excited to learn and have keenly participated in all tasks. You love listening to stories, and volunteer to compare and analyse the details. Well Done, Merci! Keep up the super effort. |
| 2A | Vinudi | For the kind and caring student you are! Vinudi, you consistently support your classmates, making our classroom a more positive and welcoming space. I have enjoyed watching your confidence grow. Well done! |
| 2A | Logan | For tackling our challenging mathematical tasks. This week you have successfully grasped multiplication using arrays, "Weigh it up Wednesday" problem solving and the addition jump strategy. You are a maths whiz Logan! |
| 2L | Ethan | Ethan this has been an amazing week in your learning and your teacher is so proud of you! You have read like a champion in Boost reading groups with the most amazing fluency, and your contributions when finding patterns in numbers in mathematics has been exceptional! You are a star! Keep up the huge effort! |
| 2L | Ella | Ella, your teacher has thoroughly enjoyed reading your narrative work this week. Your handwriting is neat, and you make a huge effort to use punctuation and capital letters. Your ideas are very imaginative and exciting. Spoiler alert…I’m so glad you could outswim the Great White Shark! |
| 3M | Amelia | For being a kind and courteous member of our class. I really appreciate how you have quietly shared rules and routines and followed instructions immediately with a positive attitude. |
| 3M | Jasmine | I am very proud of you for demonstrating a strong work ethic this week. You have consistently put forward your best effort and it shows in the work you have produced. |
| 3P | Amber | For always demonstrating and applying a positive attitude and growth mindset in class. It’s great to see you set yourself challenges and strive to achieve them. Keep working hard – you can do it! |
| 3P | Oliver | For the focus and attention to detail you put into all classwork and activities. Thank you, Oliver, for being great listener and worker who shares his thoughts and ideas with the class. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine! |
| 4G | Jackson | For working hard this week on demonstrating and solving mixed numerals in maths. Your focus and effort have really stood out — keep up the great work Jackson! |
| 4G | Elena | For working hard this week on segmenting your extension words. You’ve shown fantastic effort in sounding out tricky words, breaking them into parts, and using your strategies to become a more confident writer and reader. Keep it up Elena! |
| 4R | Tayla | For the wonderful example you set for your classmates by being incredibly helpful, attentive, and organized. Your confidence and positive attitude to learning and tasks in the classroom have truly shone through. Keep up the great work Tayla! |
| 4R | Lincoln | For your excellent mathematics skills. Your teacher is so impressed with your ability to complete maths tasks quickly and accurately. Keep up the fantastic work Lincoln! |
| 5C | Izaac | For your hard work in class this week. Izaac I have been super impressed with your focus and attention to detail. You have worked exceptionally hard to produce amazing work. Keep up the great work. |
| 5C | Liam | For your hard work in the classroom. Liam you have settled into 5C amazingly, you have learnt and followed new routines and still managed to complete work to a high standard. Welcome to St Mary's we are so lucky to have you! |
| 5F | Lucas | For confidently tackling a multiplication challenge with creative thinking. You provided several possible solutions, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to problem-solving. Well done! We are looking forward to more inventive strategies in the future. |
| 5F | Saylah | For outstanding dedication and persistence in mathematics this week! You have shown exceptional effort in mastering three-digit multiplication. This high level of commitment to your learning will take you far Saylah. |
| 6C | Hannah | Your beautiful nature and conscientious approach to your studies. It is lovely to see you work so diligently every day. Keep up the great work Hannah! |
| 6C | Emily | Your quiet and conscientious manner in our class. You take the time to listen and always do your best in all classroom tasks. It is wonderful to have you as a role model of exceptional learning behaviours in 6C. |
| 6T | Levi | For the mature and proactive approach to learning this week. The quality of work you have produced reflects your effort. You have set a great example to your peers. Keep it up Levi! |
| 6T | Matilda | For consistently demonstrating a caring and helpful nature towards both your prep buddies and classmates. Your kindness and support make a positive difference at St Mary’s. Well done, Matilda! |
| Sport | Classes PC & PR | You have all been superstars this week in PE. Your teacher loved the enthusiasm and persistence you showed when working on your running technique, especially in the races on the oval. Keep up the great work. |
| Drama | Classes 1B & 1C | You continue to bring pure delight to all performances. Your miming skills are expressive, and your audience etiquette displays appreciation. Well done. Keep up STAR work! |
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