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- Dates for your Diary
- From the Principal
- Open Day Tours
- Sibling Kinder Enrolments 2026
- School Counsellor
- Last Day of Term 1
- Anzac Day Parade
- ICAS Assessments
- RE News from Mrs Harris
- Sport News from Mrs McCarthy
- SPP Cross Country Carnival Results
- SPPFC Soccer Registrations OPEN!
- Week 8 Assembly
- Focus on KINDER!
- Year 6 Try It At Trinity Day
- Birthdays!
- Canteen Announcements
- Uniform Shop Information
- Bus Passes for 2025
- Information for Parents and Daily Reminders
- What's On Around the Area...
Term 1
| Week 9 | Monday 31/3 |
Tuesday 1/4 |
Wednesday 2/4 Uniform Shop Open 9-9.30 |
Thursday 3/4 | Friday 4/4 |
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CANTEEN RED DAY CECG RL & Netball Trials, Lyneham Parent Teacher Interviews (book times on Compass) |
Year 2 Liturgy Reconciliation Retreat, St Mary's Crookwell NSWCPS Swimming |
Year 6 Try It At Trinity Day NSWCPS Swimming |
Assembly, 2pm - Year 5 |
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| Week 10 | Monday 7/4 |
Tuesday 8/4 |
Wednesday 9/4 Uniform Shop Open 9-9.30 |
Thursday 10/4 LAST DAY TERM 1 |
Friday 11/4 |
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CECG Soccer Trials, Lyneham Parent Teacher Interviews (book times on Compass)
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Staff v Sport Captains Sport |
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'Way of the Cross', presented by Year 4, 10am Easter Hat Parade, K-2, 11am
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Pupil Free Day |
Term 2
| Week 1 |
Monday 28/4 NO STUDENTS |
Tuesday 29/4 FIRST DAY TERM 2 |
Wednesday 30/4 Uniform Shop Open 9-9.30 |
Thursday 1/5 | Friday 2/5 |
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Uniform Shop Open 10am-1pm |
School Tours 9.30-11am & 3.30-5pm Book Fair Starts National Family Reading Month |
NR Cross Country, Braidwood |
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| Week 2 |
Monday 5/5 Life Ed Start |
Tuesday 6/5 |
Wednesday 7/5 Uniform Shop Open 9-9.30 |
Thursday 8/5 |
Friday 9/5 Life Ed Finish |
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Mother's Day Stall |
Year 6 Camp Kinder Mother's Day Celebration Book Fair Finish |
Year 6 Camp |
Year 6 Camp MacKillop RL & Netball, Canberra Assembly, 2pm -Year 3 |
This will be the last newsletter for the term. Term 1 has flown by, and all students have been very busy with their learning. I hope you heard at your parent/teacher interview that your child is putting in their best effort. Our next formal reporting to parents will be sent home at the end of term 2. Parents are always welcome to ring or email teachers to make an interview time to talk about your child’s progress.
I would now encourage you to talk your child after the interviews and discuss what their goals could be in Term 2 for learning & behaviour.
EASTER
Easter falls in the middle of the holidays. In the newsletter the times of the Easter Masses in the parish are printed. Easter is very special celebration. We reflect on an essential part of our faith - Jesus' death & resurrection. To me the Easter story is about hope. It is a reminder that even in darkness there is light. As we celebrate the Joy of Easter with extra days off & chocolate eggs let us give thanks for all the blessings we have in our country - of peace, clean air, good food & water and remember that there are many in this world who are not as fortunate as us, pray for peace in our world. I wish you all a safe & blessed Easter break.
KINDERGARTEN 2026
Enrolment interviews will be starting next term. We already have lots of applications. If you have a sibling coming to school I would encourage you to complete your application form ASAP. If you know someone interested in coming to our school please encourage them to apply soon. The link to the application form is on our school website.
SCHOOL TOURS
We will be holding open school tours on Thursday 1st May from 9.30-11am & 3.30pm to 5pm. Tours can be arranged by appointment at other times.
Sibling kindergarten enrolments for 2026 are now open, and we have started booking interviews with the principal.
We have had strong interest in kindergarten placements for next year so please head to our website to enrol your child ASAP.
Please follow this link to complete the online referral >> https://mccg.my.site.com/housing/s/school-referral-form
Join Us for the ANZAC Day Parade
We invite all students in our school community to take part in this year’s ANZAC Day Parade on Thursday, April 25—a significant opportunity to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
Students are required to wear their full winter uniform and assemble between Clinton and Auburn Street from 10:30 AM, with the march commencing at 11:00 AM. The parade will proceed along Auburn Street to Market Street, before gathering at Belmore Park for the main ANZAC Day service.
Parents and guardians must promptly collect their children at the conclusion of the march, as supervision will be limited afterward. However, our school leaders will remain for the main service to lay a commemorative ANZAC wreath on behalf of our school community. Families are encouraged to stay and attend the ceremony with their children.
We encourage all students and families to take part in this important event as we come together to show our respect and gratitude.
Lest we forget.
Reconciliation
Our students, who are doing Reconciliation, enjoyed their retreat at St Mary's Primary in Crookwell on Wednesday. We wish them all the best as they make the Sacrament of Reconciliation tonight at Ss Peter & Pauls Cathedral. Please keep them in your prayers.
Project Compassion
Our Project Compassion campaign is still going strongly, with thanks to the Book Swap last week and our Easter Raffle sales. Students are also asked to donate small change or help around the house to earn extra to give to those in need. So far we have raised $1100! A prize will be awarded to the class that raises the most, with the Raffle winners to be annouced at the Easter Hat Parade on the last day of term.
MACKILLOP HOCKEY TRIALS
Congratulations Elsie! Elsie has been selected in the MacKillop Hockey team to attend the NSWPSSA Hockey Carnival in Newcastle from the 19th - 22nd May. A fantastic achievement!
CECG RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALS
Well done to Archie, Carter, Will and Sebastian who all trialled at the Canberra/Goulburn Rugby League trials on Monday. Congratulations to Archie and Seb on being selected to attend the MacKillop trials on 9 May in Canberra!
NSWCPS SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Kyson and Isabelle represented the Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese at the NSWCPS Swimming trials at Homebush this week. They were swimming against the best in the state and we hope they had an enjoyable carnival and were proud of their achievements.
Results:
Kyson Swan Junior 50m Brst 15th 55.15 (PB)
Junior 50m Fly 14th 51.22
Isabelle Fischer 8yrs 50m F/S 9th 44.23 (PB)
INDIVIDUAL SPORT TRIALS
Individual sports trials are open through the CECG sports website. These trials are intended for Year 5 & 6 student's ONLY. Keep up to date with trial information for next year.
CURRENT OPEN TRIALS:
| SPORT Nomination Form | Trial Information | TRIAL/CHAMPIONSHIP DATE | NOMINATIONS OPEN/CLOSE |
| Boys and Girls Touch Football | Touch Football 2025 | 13th May 2025 |
OPEN - Closing 6th May |
| Boys and Girls Football (Soccer) | Football 2025 |
7th April 2025 |
Open Now - Closing 2nd April |
| Rugby Union |
27th May 2025 |
Open Now - Closing 20th May |
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| Girls Rugby 7's | Please note. Girls can only trial for Rugby 7s | OPEN Now - Closing 7th May |
Registration for ALL Canberra Goulburn, MacKillop and NSWCCC is through the new CSNSW website.
There are closing dates so if you are planning to trial please complete the registration process ASAP! Additional detailed information can be read below or from the Registrations page. For more information on Primary Sports visit the Canberra Goulburn Sport Facebook Page. If you have any queries please email Sherree Bush at sherree.bush@cg.catholic.edu.au
Registration for NSW Schools
Online Registrations for Primary students are available for AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Netball, Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Touch Football, Rugby Union and Softball via the Nominations tab. Teams will be selected to attend the MacKillop trials based on the Canberra Goulburn trials. Click on the sport you wish to register for and follow the Registration process. Please note anyone can register for these trials however they are an expression of interest only and will be discussed with your school sports coordinator the suitability of the student to trial and require Principal Approval. These trials are essentially for students in years 5 and 6, however younger students may be considered if they are exceptional within their chosen sport.
In the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Primary and Secondary schools are invited to participate in annual carnivals for Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. These major events also serve as a selection process for Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan teams. Children may progress from school level, to regional level, to Archdiocesan, to MacKillop/CCC, to NSWPSSA/All Schools and ultimately national level in selected sports. For more detail please see pathways information.
An annual Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Primary Netball Championships is held and additionally serves as a selection trial for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Team.
For all individual and team sports a Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan team is selected to participate at the Inter-Diocesan (MacKillop) Trials. The MacKillop region includes Wollongong, Parramatta, Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Canberra/Goulburn.
Parents of students selected in Canberra Goulburn teams will be required to register student details online through the CSNSW Sport Website www.csnsw.sport. This will require you to log on, receive a password then enter relevant details.
A team representing the MacKillop region is entered in the N.S.W. Primary School Sports Association (NSWPSSA) state championships. At this level, children from Catholic, Independent and Government Schools compete together.
Individual children are invited to participate in trials for the following Canberra Goulburn representative teams: Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Cricket, Touch Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Australian Rules Football, Football (Soccer), Hockey and Netball.
We are very impressed with the efforts of all our students at last week's Cross Country Carnival! So many children did their best and pushed themselves throughout the course. Congratulations boys & girls!
O'Brien House Captains Noah & Bonnie
House Champions
1. O'Brien (669)
2. Patrick (550)
3. Blake (523)
4. McCauley (512)
Age Champions
Year 1 & 2:
6yrs: 1. Emilia Delaney & Will Charlesworth 2. Logan Dally & Steven Manish 3. Charlotte Tozer & Origen Rolly
7yrs: 1. Bella Keast & Jack Hutchins 2. Evelyn Shijo & Noah Wade 3. Arabella Beardmore & Van Armitt
8yrs: 1. Torah Kearns & Hamilton Maxwell 2. Lara Dale & Luca Ashton 3. Ruby Frey-Moss & Dallas McCormack
Yrs 3-6
8/9yrs: 1. Aoife Dillon & Duke Armitt 2. Charlotte Gardner & Nolan Brushaber 3. Rory Hogan & Luca Taranto
Absent: Rory Hogan
10yrs: Aliyah French & Axl Armitt 2. Imogen Roffey & Charlie Hutchins 3. Rose Dillon & Reuben Anthony
11yrs: 1. Bonnie Maxwell & Zaide Kearns 2. Ayla Robinson & Noah Stephenson 3. Georgia Batty & Seb Martin
Absent: Georgia Batty
12/13yrs: 1. Bella Dale & Gabe Kerr 2. Eden Selby & Charlie Hallam 3. Siara Jakovljevic & Archer Tudor
Absent: Archer Tudor
Team to attend the NR Carnival on Friday 2/5 in Braidwood
Aoife Dillon, Charlotte Gardner, Rory Hogan, Sienna Fazzolari, Neave Megahey, Phoebe Howard, Duke Armitt, Nolan Brushaber, Luca Taranto, Mason Robertson, David Galea, Corbin McDonald, Aliyah French, Imogen Roffey, Rose Dillon, Bonnie Hallam, Grace Cosgrove-Bowden, Matilda Stevenson, Axl Armitt, Charlie Hutchins, Reuben Anthony, Harry Day, Billy Dale, Andreas Loberg, Riley Hayter, Bonnie Maxwell, Ayla Robinson, Georgia Batty, Sophiah Chant, Astrid Schmidt, Jessica Storrier, Elsie McClelland, Zaide Kearns, Noah Stephenson, Sebastian Martin, Raijin Russel, Archie Reynolds, Will Harris, Bella Dale, Eden Selby, Siara Jakovijevic, Heidi Skuthorpe, Hannah Pollard, Stella Salmon, Gabe Kerr, Charlie Hallam, Archer Tudor, Zach Anderson, Aaron Baldwin, Flynn Keast & Jack Hayter.
Register early to ensure your child's place in a team!
Email the organiser at sppfc@gmail.com if you have any issues.
The season will kick off after the April school holidays, with the exception of under 12s who may start earlier (TBA).
If you are needing new socks, please don't rush out and buy any, the socks will be changing this year to a more suitable soccer sock that doesn't stretch or fall down. More details to come.
A new version of the Playfootball registration system has rolled out. Players details should have migrated across to the new system. If you have any difficulties, please contact the Playfootball Support team on 02 8880 7983. It is suggested that registrations be done on a computer and not a phone.
For anyone wishing to use an Active Kids Voucher, you need to first apply via Service NSW (eligibility criteria applies). If you then have any trouble using the Active Kids Voucher when registering, please let Deryn Hayter know via email sppfc@gmail.com.
Registrations will close on the 6th of April 2025 in order to meet the STFA deadlines.
Please use the below links to register, remember it is the age your child is turning this year.
U6 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144973
U6 GIRLS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144974
U7 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144975
U8 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144976
U8 GIRLS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144977
U9 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144978
U10 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144979
U10 GIRLS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144980
U12 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144981
U12 GIRLS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144982
U14 BOYS - https://registration.playfootball.com.au/.../pro.../66144988
In science we have been learning about different materials and how they are used in our world. After watching the story of the three little pigs, all three kindergarten classes joined together and were put into small groups. Each group was presented with different materials to build a house for the three little pigs that would withstand the huff and puff of the big bad wolf- Mrs Seaman's leaf blower.
The students worked with the following materials to construct their houses and we had some interesting results.
Paddle pop sticks, straws, playing cards, and the favourite items, marshmallows and toothpicks.
Each group worked together as a team to create a house. Sadly only one remained after the big bad wolf came to visit, and that house was made from marshmallows and toothpicks. The students had a great time working together and especially enjoyed eating some fresh marshmallows at the end.
Our Year 6 students enjoyed having the opportunity to 'Try it at Trinity' today! Trinity Catholic College provides a fun-filled day for all Year 6 students in Goulburn and surrounds to come and get a taste of high school life before their formal orientation day later in the year.
Please note the canteen will offer our Winter menu in Terms 2 & 3; see the flyer attached below for changes.
PROCEDURE FOR FORGOTTEN LUNCHES IN 2025:
Forgotten lunches place a huge amount of pressure and extra work on both the canteen and front office. With the increase in student numbers in 2025, we have adjusted our procedure for forgotten lunches.
In 2025 if your child forgets their lunch:
- staff will check with the student regarding what food they do have
- if they do not have any food in their bag, the child will be provided with a cheese or vegemite sandwich
- children will no longer be sent to the canteen for an IOU
- we will no longer make a phone call to parents regarding forgotten lunches and lunch orders
We will not let a student go without food if they come to us without lunch, however we need to implement some new measures to ease the strain on canteen and office staff. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
WINTER UNIFORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR TERMS 2 & 3. The Uniform Shop will be open in the holidays on Monday 28 April 10am - 1pm.
PRELOVED CLOTHING POOL
If you have uniforms at home that your child no longer wears, please consider donating them to our Preloved Clothing Pool. There are many good quality items available at bargain prices and many families who greatly appreciate these discounted clothes.
Donations can simply be dropped into the front office any time.
Thank you for supporting our school community.
School student travel information for parents and students
School Travel Passes
Applications are now open for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel.
Students who require a travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.
Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION
If you remember the following details school drop off and pick up should run smoothly. Please view the map below for parking restriction details:
Morning Drop off:
- Supervision at school starts at 8.30am. Students arriving earlier than this WILL NOT be under active adult supervision so please avoid dropping your children off before this time. Between 8.30am and 8.55am students are to take their bag to their classroom and then make their way to either the hall or basketball court where they are to wait in year groups until the morning play bell rings.
- Knox Street/Princes Avenue parking (front school entrance) - ideally families with students in Kindergarten only should be parking in this area. Please be aware of the bus zone, parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear. We also ask that you consider our staff when parking in the morning as there are limited all day parking zones where they are able to park.
- Hall gate (Knox Street) - Bus students are dropped off here.
- Princes Avenue/Adam Street (back school entrance) - Parents are able to park on either side of Princes Avenue (outside car line) or in Adam Street if you need to walk your children into school (please note that this part of Princes Avenue is a one-way road). Be aware of parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear.
- Car Line (off Princes Avenue) - Car line is a 'kiss & go' system where parents drop their children off without getting out of the car; please do not park and exit your car in car line as this creates major traffic issues. Car line is our preferred method of parent drop off as it ensures student safety.
Afternoon pick-up:
- Knox Street/Princes Avenue parking (front school entrance) - ideally families with students in Kindergarten only should be parking in this area. Please be aware of the bus zone, parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear. Kindergarten parents are welcome to park and wait for their child outside the classrom. Kinder students are also able catch the bus or get picked up from carline.
- Hall gate (Knox Street) - Bus students only are collected from here. A teacher is rostered on duty at this gate each afternoon and stays to supervise students until the last bus comes.
- Princes Avenue/Adam Street (back school entrance) - Parents are able to park on either side of Princes Avenue (outside car line) or in Adam Street if you need to walk into school to collect your children (please note that this part of Princes Avenue is a one-way road). Be aware of parking restrictions and keeping our neighbour's driveways clear.
- Car Line (off Princes Avenue) - Car line is available for parents to pick their children up without having to park and get out of the car; please do not park and exit your car in car line as this creates major traffic issues. Car line is our preferred method of parent pick up as it ensures student safety. Car line can be very congested in the afternoons. If the waiting line is outside of our driveway the advice from NSW police is that you should continue around the block via Adam Street until the line moves forward. Please consider arriving at 3.30pm or after to ease this congestion; your child will be safe and supervised until you arrive. Two teachers are rostered on and supervicion at car line is until 3.45pm. After this time your child will be taken to the office and a call will be made to parents to arrange pick up ASAP.
Before & After School Care
STUDENT MEDICATIONS
We are able to hold student medications in the office for those children who require either short term or ongoing medication. Any medication must be supplied to us in its original packaging, with the pharmacy label attached for prescription medicine. Our system has been updated by head office so please read the following carefully if this applies to your child.
Short term medication (pain relief, antibiotics, antihistamine etc) -
- Parent/carer must visit the office to sign medication administration authorisation form so that our staff are able to administer the medication.
Ongoing medication (asthma inhaler, antihistamine, ADHD medication, etc) -
- Parent/carer must visit the office to sign medication administration authorisation form so that our staff are able to administer the medication.
- Parent/carer to ensure medication remains in date, and that there is sufficient supply for one term, each term.
- Parents/carers of students with asthma action plans or other official diagnosis must provide current paperwork from the doctor
- Asthma Inhalers - if your child is in year 5 or 6 or capable of self-administering their ventolin, they are able to keep their inhaler with them in their bag; if this is the case there is no need to complete the authorisation form.
