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- Calendar & Dates for your Diary
- Term Dates
- Prayer
- Reminder about Pedestrian Safety on Park Street - this was sent via Compass last week
- Keeping School Funding Fair – What You Need to Know
- ANZAC Day Parade
- Save the Date - Parent Assembly
- Cross Country
- Easter Hat Parade
- Easter Prayer Service
- Caritas Fundraiser / Mufti Clothes Day
- Time Capsule Burying
- Awards, PBS Awards
- Happy Birthday
- Atreo 6 Piece Band
- Food Allergies
- Music Lessons
- Roar Art Class
- Bunnings Free Event - Easter Family Night
- Storm Co Kids Club
- Bellingen Library
- Aussie Hoops
- Happymess Studio - School Holiday Program
- Bridging Generations – The Helfgott Legacy
- PCYC School Holiday Program
Sport Days
Monday Stage 3
Tuesday Kinder
Wednesday Stage 2 Eagle
Thursday Kinder and Stage 1
Friday Stage 2 Turtle
Week 10
Wednesday 9th - Stage 3 NRL Tag Competition
Thursday 10th - Easter Hat Parade 9.00am
Friday 11th - Easter Prayer Service in the COLA at 9.15am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Friday 11th - Rewards Day Session 2 & 3
Friday 11th - No assembly due to Rewards Day
Friday 11th Last Day of Term 1
Sunday 13th - Palm Sunday
School Holidays
Friday 18th - Good Friday
Saturday 19th - Holy Saturday
Sunday 20th - Easter Sunday
Monday 21st - Easter Monday
Friday 25th - ANZAC Day - Gather for march at 8.45am outside BCU
Term 2 - Week 1
Monday 28th - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 29th - First day of Term 2 for students
Wednesday 30th - School Cross Country - helpers appreciated
Parents and children are crossing the street at undesignated locations, rather than using the designated crossing.
Your children's safety is our top priority, and we understand that sometimes, especially when in a hurry, it can be tempting to take a shortcut. However, crossing the road outside of designated areas significantly increases the risk of accidents.
We request that all families, including adults and children, adhere to the following:
- Always use the designated crossing on Park Street. This ensures that drivers are aware of pedestrian traffic and that everyone can cross safely.
- Teach your children about road safety. Emphasise the importance of using designated crossings and looking both ways before crossing any street.
- Set a good example. Children learn by observing adults, so please demonstrate safe road crossing habits.
We understand that everyone is busy, but taking a few extra moments to use the designated crossing can make a significant difference in preventing accidents.
Let's work together to create a safe environment for everyone in our community. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Did you know that 6 in 10 Australians don’t fully understand how school funding works? Catholic Schools NSW has launched the Keep School Funding Fair campaign to ensure families have access to clear and accurate information. Our schools play a vital role in providing high-quality education while keeping costs affordable for families. A fair, means-tested funding model ensures all students are supported, no matter their background. Read the Catholic Schools NSW media release below to learn more, and visit https://www.keepfundingfair.org.au/ to watch the explainer video and take action.
Gather at BCU at 8.45am to join the parade. Please wear your full school uniform. Students who are in the choir can meet at the side of the street at the war memorial with Mrs Derrin if they would prefer.
Start your training in the school holidays if you haven’t already done so. Our school cross country is the first Wednesday of Term 2 (30th April). If you are available to help out we would be very appreciative. It will be held in the morning session and should be finished by lunch time (11.00am).
Week 8
Kinder - Mars Tarrant & Theo Wadick
Stage 1 - Safiah Andrews & Jack Barne
Stage 2 Eagles - Jamie Moodie & Noa Kfir
Stage 2 Turtles - Jack Bruce & Finley Flood
Stage 3 - Remy Martin & Atreo Piesse-Armytage
PBS - "I am kind to others"
Kinder - Madeline Hopkins
Stage 1 - Vera Farrugia
Stage 2 Eagles - Jed Bridger
Stage 2 Turtles - Nora Cusack
Stage 3 - Oscar Reibelt
Good Samaritan - Neerav Pratap
Week 9
Kinder - Madeline Hopkins & Ned Hart
Stage 1 - Jaxon Fitzgerald & Dusk Connelly
Stage 2 Eagles - Daisy Tarrant & Eddy Wadick
Stage 2 Turtles - Ahshkii Lackner & Freddy Tsang
Stage 3 - Solomon Day & John Shinfield
PBS - "I can play and learn in the right place"
Kinder - Olive Taylor
Stage 1 - Archer Curwood
Stage 2 Eagles - Evie Murcott
Stage 2 Turtles - Arthur West
Stage 3 - Nevaya Anderson
Atreo in his 6 piece band (including Laura Targett on Violin and Oscar Eager on Keys), will be playing at No 5 Church Street on Friday 11th April @ 6.30pm.
Staff and parents of St Mary's students will be admitted for $10 and St Mary's students will be admitted Free.
We are a Food Allergy Aware School. Your cooperation would be appreciated in talking with your children about the importance of not sharing food or putting any food items close to another child. We are requesting that families talk to students about the importance of not playing with food and sitting to eat.
If you are looking for resources this is a good place to start.https://www.allergyaware.org.au/
Piano = Victoria Christie 6655 8782
Brass/Piano = Kate Butcher 0419 789 078
Guitar = Katie Crane 0431 151 987
Good morning Everyone,
It is that time of year, where the Easter Bunny is due to come in the next few weeks & Bunnings are celebrating with their annual Easter Family Night.
This is a FREE event where there will be craft activities, mini golf, clown machine with Bunnings merch for prizes, games, face-painting, sausage sizzle & Easter bunny visit.
There will also be some local community groups attending with information tables & raffles that will have tickets available to purchase through these community groups however everything else is FREE.
Bookings are required so we can ensure we can cater for attendees & this can be found on the Bunnings website.
If you have a newsletter available or a noticeboard, we are asking if you would like to add this flyer to it to let your community know about this FREE event.
There is also a colouring in competition attached where completed papers can be dropped in store & they will go in the draw for $50 bunnings voucher.
Appreciate any help you can offer with getting this around to your local families.
Enjoy the rest of your week & we hope to see you all there.
Kind regards,
Zoe Fell
Activities Organiser and Community Liaison
Bunnings
In case you weren’t already aware, on Sunday 13 April from 2pm, legendary pianist and Bellingen local David Helfgott OAM will usher in the next generation of talent at Memorial Hall.
We are delighted to introduce five youngsters whose talents – spanning piano, violin and voice – has impressed teachers and mentors alike and is set to enthral the audience at Memorial Hall:
Mia Greyling - piano
Jaclyn Wynne - voice
Henrietta Hohnlohe - violin
Joe Barker - piano
Josie Armstrong - voice
They will perform on the new Kawai GX7 concert semi-grand piano, marking the final touch on Bellingen Memorial Hall’s $9M upgrade with renowned local pianist Mei Wei Lim will open and close the concert with works spanning multiple genres.
David will also be in attendance cheering on the next generation of musicians.
Discounted tickets are available to mailing list subscribers (sign up at https://www.bellingenmemorialhall.com.au/Home) and under-18s may attend free of charge. Book early—this event is expected to sell out!
Further to this, the Bellingen Film Lovers event is back in 2025.
Watch ‘The Wild Robot’ for free at Bellingen Film Lovers!
Saturday 3 May at 3.30pm – bring the family to enjoy a free screening of last year’s hit animation.
In the aftermath of a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Let the kids snuggle up with their popcorn on a bean bag or sofa, while you enjoy a cool drink from our licensed bar. Buy a Choc Top and plant a tree, courtesy of OzGreen!
Registrations essential – head to Bellingen Film Lovers
Maxine Compton - Bellingen Shire Council
