AP NEWS - MRS KATIE THOMPSON
MORNING DROP OFFS in CAR PARK
A gentle reminder regarding drop-offs in the morning in the car park.
Please do not drop the children next to the totem poles on the Boothby Street side or northern side of the car park.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE DROPPED NEXT TO SR PHIL SHELTER, on the southern side of the car park.
All drop offs and pick ups occur from the same point which is next to the Sr Phil shelter. We do not want students, particularly our younger ones, becoming confused. Cars enter the gates and drive around the edge of the courts to the Sr Phil Shelter where they drop off, or pick up, their children.
We would greatly appreciate all parents following this protocol which is a part of our safety plans for St Mary’s. This ensures we have the correct procedures in place to keep all our students safe.
IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES: Free Online Program helps parents with Disability
We have just received the attached flyer from Triple P - Positive Parenting Program which explains an excellent program aimed at supporting parents of students with additional needs. Reality means that many families are facing long wait times to receive intervention or diagnosis, and as childhood is a crucial stage of development, support early is vital. The program is free, provides evidence-based strategies to support all family members, encourages the child’s independence and builds confidence in parents.
SACRAMENTAL REGISTRATIONS
Dear Parents,
Our school supports the Sacramental Program run by St Mary’s Parish. The parish coordinates the sacraments for all school children in Young, to support the families who intend continuing the sacramental journey started at their child's baptism. St Mary’s Primary School supports students’ faith journeys through a Religious Education curriculum that teaches the content of each Sacrament, fostering both candidates and their peers. The sacraments are important milestones in their faith journey and our school strives to create a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God.
Please note the change to the process of registration for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation in 2025 that had been previously communicated. There are now two parts:
PART 1: Issuing of Sacramental Registration Forms (NEW)
Registration forms for all the Sacraments will be handed out DURING MASS on either of the weekend masses on Saturday 5th April at 6.00pm or Sunday 6th April at 10.00am. Please note that the registration forms will only be handed out to a parent and child who are in attendance at either of those weekend masses.
PART 2: Sacrament Information & Registration Evening (as previously communicated)
If your child/ren are in Stages 2 (Years 3 & 4) or Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) and are making their sacrament/s this year, please come to the Sacrament Information and Registration Evening.
When: Thursday 10th April
Where: St Mary’s Parish Centre, Young
What: Reconciliation & First Communion: 5:30 - 6.00 pm (Year 3 and above)
Confirmation: 6.00 - 6:30 pm (Year 5 and above)
Who: Parents ONLY are required to attend the information sessions set out above.
Your child’s BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE must be brought to the information evening to support the completion of your registration.
SAFE ON SOCIAL
Are you children using platforms like Roblox and TikTok? Have you children ever been asked to share a photo of themselves? Did your child ever receive a request to friend someone online?
The increased usage of technology and exposure to social media means that your children are more frequently exposed to issues such as online grooming and sexualized behavior at an early age.
Read Kirra’s Consent - Tips for Discussion at Home, which provide some tips to help parents talk about consent at home. Open and honest conversations starting from primary school age through high school can build trust and ensure children receive accurate information.