Term 2 Week 4

 Week 4

Pink Shirt Day was a great success - thanks for supporting this.  We celebrate diversity in all forms and we want our school to be safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive for everyone. 


Teacher Only Day

Tuesday 7th June is a Teacher Only Day. The Teachers at St Mary’s will be joining John Paul College for this day’s focus of ‘Matariki’. There will be no school for children on this day. If you require childcare you can contact Maryanne Rolling on 0211 215599.


Structured Literacy

Our consultant, Marion Kirby from Learning Matters observed our structured literacy lessons and commented we could be a 'model' team! We also had a good turnout for her information evening.


The week ahead

Monday: Gym at lunchtime - girls bring a change of clothes

Tuesday: Book Club at lunchtime

Wednesday: 

Thursday: Normal School day

Friday: Sausage Sizzle & Juicies $1.50 each  Roller-skating club at lunchtime



Enjoy the rest of your weekend

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