St. Mary's Primary School Ipswich in Ipswich, Queensland | Primary School

St. Mary's Primary School Ipswich

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3281 1998

Address: Mary St 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.stmarysipswich.qld.edu.au

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25.01.2022 A friendly reminder that we are holding Parent Teacher Interviews next week. These have been repeatedly advertised to our school community in school newsletters during term 2. Please log into the parent portal to book a time with your child/ childrens teacher. Our teachers are looking forward to meeting with you. Please contact the office if you have any difficulties in booking an interview time.

25.01.2022 P&F meeting tonight! In the staffroom at 7pm. Yes- 7pm!P&F meeting tonight! In the staffroom at 7pm. Yes- 7pm!

24.01.2022 Notes regarding last day of school *school finishes at noon *NO buses will be running at noon - students need an alternate way home. *all medication for students must be collected before schoolNotes regarding last day of school *school finishes at noon *NO buses will be running at noon - students need an alternate way home. *all medication for students must be collected before school

24.01.2022 Welcome to the week ahead. Week 7 Monday - NAIDOC assembly hosted by year 4 White Wednesday - origin highlights in the hall at lunch time Mr Minz. Students can wear their origin colour over their school uniform. ... Friday- students encouraged to bring in 1 or 2 plastic containers suitable to donate for the cash for containers recyclable bottles. $ raised will go towards toys for the St Vinnies Appeal. Enjoy your week.

24.01.2022 A note from the Parish Office: The Sacrament of Confirmation enrolments close this Wednesday. If your child is baptised Catholic and in year 3 or above, they are eligible to receive this sacrament. All enquires to be directed to the parish office on 3281 2133

23.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers, Following advice from Brisbane Catholic Education and health authorities in response to the COVID -19 virus the school has decided to postpone two school events this week. Firstly, there will be no assembly tomorrow. ... Year Six White were to present their assembly on the theme of, Bullying National Day of Action. That assembly will be postponed until a later date. Unfortunately, it is also necessary to postpone the P & F Trivia night. The P & F Executive wish to extend their thanks to the large number of people who had already booked tables for the evening. (There were 17 teams registered at the end of last week) Please hold onto your ideas, costumes, props and general knowledge until a new date can be arranged. More information regarding school events and sporting fixtures will follow during the week as the situation unfolds. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Office or visit the COVID-19 links on the BCE website. Mike Quinn

23.01.2022 Free online Catholic Leader newspaper, which has been extended to our families and employees. The Catholic Leader is Australias most widely read Catholic newspaper and regularly includes education features, as well as providing a Catholic perspective on important news across South East Queensland. You can sign up to receive your weekly digital newspaper here: https://catholicleader.com.au/covid19free ... The journalists at the Catholic Leader also welcome your recommendations for stories about our school community as well as local interests.

23.01.2022 Health Message Emojis from Archie and Sophie in year 5 about the COVID19. Our year 5 students created these on teams. Lets enjoy our students creativity!!

23.01.2022 Please check your email inbox for information in regards to the return to face-to-face schooling for students in Years 2-6. This letter has information regarding pick-up and drop-off procedures relevant to students in all years levels.

20.01.2022 A lovely reminder to us all.

20.01.2022 Information regarding Prep and Year 1 returning to school next week has been emailed. Check your inbox.

19.01.2022 Welcome to Week 2...... What a great first week back for Term 4. We will have whole school photos are occurring this week on Monday and Tuesday. Monday - Whole School Photos. See newsletter for times. 2021 prep transitions.... Tuesday School Photos continue ( prep classes) 2021 Prep Transitions. Wednesday Assembly hosted by 5B to launch the term 4 ST Vinnies Christmas Appeal. No parents are allowed to attend - sorry . Friday Rangers Festival of Rugby Competition. 2021 Prep transitions. Have a great week. * Book Week character parade next Monday 19th*

19.01.2022 Poppy Pledge Year Five joined Senator Jacqui Lambies Poppy Pledge to honour those who have served our country. As we couldnt gather outside school at 6:00 am this morning, we created our own memorial on the fence outside the Senior School Quad. The students at school created their own commemorative poppy, as did some of those at home. On Friday, Mr. Smit guided a small group to use their Maths measuring skills to make the text on our banner which some other students the...n embellished with poppies. Thank you for your work, Year Five, your memorial is awesome! LEST WE FORGET.

19.01.2022 Easter Sunday Mass will be live streamed. Great news! Thanks Fr Stephen, Fr Thomas & Fr James. Thanks also to the IPSWICH Catholic Community parish office workers.

19.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers in our IPSWICH Catholic Community. https://youtu.be/2ak6UWREs0g

19.01.2022 Wishing you all a happy and Holy Easter. This week our teachers have worked very hard to develop alternative learning plans for term 2. Please check your email inbox for our latest newsletter and ongoing communications.

18.01.2022 Welcome to another week ahead. All students settled back into school life and it was wonderful to see our very happy, smiling students arriving at school on Monday, excited to see their friends and catch up with teachers. Things are back to a new sort of normal, with additions to our daily life such as frequent hand washing. Thank you to all our families for your patience and understanding with the changes to our drop off and pick up arrangements. We are extremely apprecia...tive of our students, and parents for their positivity, flexibility, and resilience during these times. See you all on Monday!

16.01.2022 Alleluia! He has risen..... A Happy and Holy Easter to all.

16.01.2022 Are you interested in meeting other parents, learning about important developments at St Mary’s Primary and contributing to initiatives and events that enrich our school community? Then why not join our P&F Association! Nominations for all Executive Committee positions, including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, will be accepted at our Annual General Meeting on Monday, 9 November. ... All parents are warmly invited to attend.

15.01.2022 This week we celebrate Catholic Education Week. It is celebrated annually in week 3 of term 3 and is an opportunity for all 307 Catholic schools in Queensland to celebrate and promote their distinctive mission and ethos. The theme this year is 175 YEARS - A SPIRITED TOMORROW. This theme acknowledges the 175th anniversary of the opening of the first Catholic school in Queensland, the long tradition of Catholic education and its continued relevance in preparing students f...or the future. As a way of celebrating, the school will gather for a prayer liturgy (adhering with COVID regulations) and students will see a performance from Lucas Proudfoot an Indigenous Performer and Author. Sausage sizzle for all children on Friday. Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society.

15.01.2022 AFL Queensland have issued a statement at 11.51am this morning to advise that NO PARENTS or SPECTATORS are to be on site at tomorrows event. Only players and teachers are on site. Thank you for adhering to the ever changing rules and regulations during these unpredictable times.

15.01.2022 Thank you to all our families for your patience, understanding and support over the last term. We wish you all a restful and safe holiday and we look forward to seeing you again next term. School returns Monday 13th July.

14.01.2022 Parent/Teacher Consultations Some points for next weeks consultations. Consultations during school hours will be held in the Hall. ... A waiting area will be set up outside the Mary St entrance to the Hall. Consultations during after-school hours (ie after 2:40pm) will be held in classrooms. Bells will be rung every 15 minutes to signal the end to individual parent meetings. Parents are required to maintain appropriate social distancing from other parents when waiting outside the Hall or classrooms. Hand sanitiser will be provided and should be used as parents enter and leave rooms. Tabletops and chairs will be wiped down by teachers after each consultation. For hygiene reasons we will not be providing seating for parents in waiting areas. Parents will be required to stand. Unfortunately, we do not have the staff to clean seats in waiting areas after each parent uses them. Parent Teacher Online will be open until 3.00pm this Friday, 17th July, for bookings. The teachers are really looking forward to speaking with parents after our disrupted Semester One. There are currently 307 bookings on PTO. If you are having any difficulty logging in, please contact the Office and our lovely staff will assist you.

14.01.2022 P&F Meeting date correction - Week 3, 21 Oct 2020. Staffroom 6pm. P&F Meeting date correction - Week 3, 21 Oct 2020. Staffroom 6pm.

14.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers, In response to the developing situation with COVID 19, we believe that it is in the best interests of all members of our school community to postponed Parent Teacher Consultations. We will be in touch during the week to notify you of alternative arrangements.... Regards, Mike Quinn

13.01.2022 Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era of learning for St Marys primary school and schools across Queensland beginning Term Two. Its a day that will be marked down in history books for the education of students across the state and our country for the health and well-being of our students, staff and our St Marys community. We look forward to bringing our online learning platforms into all students study spaces for the beginning of Term Two until May 22 and urge you to ...stay connected with us on social platforms and stay up to date with everything SMPS ( St Marys Primary School) related on email, the Parent Portal, newsletters and Facebook. Weve got this, were in it together. We look forward to learning with you in this new online setting from tomorrow.

13.01.2022 Today our students enjoyed celebrating together the combined celebrations of ‘175 of Catholic Education’ and our founders’ day - Mercy sisters and Christian Brothers.

13.01.2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers, Please note an emailed letter from Acting Executive Director of Brisbane Catholic Education Dr Doug Ashleigh has been sent home this afternoon, informing parents of a number of matters including the Premiers announcement that next week will be Pupil Free. Those families who are working in essential services can send their children to school between 8.15am and 2.40pm. An alternative program will be provided for students over the course of that we...ek. Please note, Tuckshop facilities ( with a varied menu) will be available during this time. If you are working at a workplace and intend to take advantage of this arrangement, please email [email protected] indicating your child/ren and the days in which theyll be in attendance. This will allow adequate planning of supervision requirements. Yours in Catholic Education, Mike Quinn Principal

12.01.2022 Today our students enjoyed celebrating together the combined celebrations of 175 of Catholic Education and our founders day - Mercy sisters and Christian Brothers.

12.01.2022 School Photos Monday & Tuesday.... Monday - Year 1-6 & Sibling Photos Tuesday - All Prep ClassesSchool Photos Monday & Tuesday.... Monday - Year 1-6 & Sibling Photos Tuesday - All Prep Classes

12.01.2022 Parent/Teacher Consultations Some points for next week's consultations. Consultations during school hours will be held in the Hall. ... A waiting area will be set up outside the Mary St entrance to the Hall. Consultations during after-school hours (ie after 2:40pm) will be held in classrooms. Bells will be rung every 15 minutes to signal the end to individual parent meetings. Parents are required to maintain appropriate social distancing from other parents when waiting outside the Hall or classrooms. Hand sanitiser will be provided and should be used as parents enter and leave rooms. Tabletops and chairs will be wiped down by teachers after each consultation. For hygiene reasons we will not be providing seating for parents in waiting areas. Parents will be required to stand. Unfortunately, we do not have the staff to clean seats in waiting areas after each parent uses them. Parent Teacher Online will be open until 3.00pm this Friday, 17th July, for bookings. The teachers are really looking forward to speaking with parents after our disrupted Semester One. There are currently 307 bookings on PTO. If you are having any difficulty logging in, please contact the Office and our lovely staff will assist you.

12.01.2022 Thanks to our year 6 parents who attended the Real Talk info night. Thanks #Realtalk2020

12.01.2022 ANZAC liturgy live streamed on Sunday.

11.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Today we received notification from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) that NAPLAN Testing in 2020 including the Practice Tests scheduled for next week will be cancelled. The decision is in response to the uncertainty of the current COVID-19 situation. Mike Quinn

11.01.2022 A friendly message to advise our community that the school is reinforcing the guidelines we are required to follow regarding COVID-19 from the Health Authorities:- If anyone in our school community is being tested or has had exposure to someone with a confirmed case of CVOID-19 we encourage self-isolation, as per health guidelines. Our advice from Health Authorities is not to notify the community when someone is being tested. If our school has a confirmed case of COVID-19 Qu...eensland Health will direct us as to the most appropriate action, which we will then communicate to our community. As always, we must be mindful of all members of our community and therefore if students are not feeling well you are encouraged to keep them at home and notify the school office of any absences. If students do not feel well when they are at school parents will be contacted to pick them up. Please know that we will keep you updated in a timely manner through our official school communication methods. We thank you again for your continued support in working in partnership with us during this unprecedented time.

11.01.2022 Welcome to Week 5. A quieter week ahead with only a few activities to be aware of The week ahead: Tuesday Visit from BCE Area Supervisor... Thursday Year 6 ONLY parent information evening hosted by Real Talk. Hall 6pm. Friday - Year 6 students incursion by Real Talk. Have a great week!

10.01.2022 A reminder that Parent Teacher interviews commence on Monday 23 March. If you are unable to attend your appointment time next week please let your childs classroom teacher know.

09.01.2022 A warm welcome to all St Mary’s Primary families to Term 4, 2020. We hope you all enjoyed some restful time with your children over the course of the holiday break. All drop off and pick up arrangements remain unchanged for the remainder of the year. Please see below the School Term 4 dates for your information:... - Term 4 concludes at 11.45am on Friday 4 December, 2020. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact the school on (07) 3281 1998

09.01.2022 Today we remember all who have given their lives to keep us safe. We remember those who currently serve to keep us safe and free. Lest we forget. #3Blueliturgy #O’Malley speech #brilliant

09.01.2022 We hope everyone is safe and well during this challenging time. With Term 2 approaching we will continue to operate on the advice of the State Government. As announced on Tuesday, school will be open for children of essential workers. The same learning program will be delivered to students at school and at home. Students learning at home will be able to access online content from Monday 20th. Children of essential workers that need to attend school will be supervised to work on the At Home Learning plan. An email was sent by Mike Quinn on Tuesday with more details regarding the arrangements for Term 2. Resource packs are available for collection from the hall on Saturday 18 April from 9am to midday.

09.01.2022 Catholic Leader online.....

08.01.2022 Wednesday at first break, Yr 4 students will be selling Zoooer Doopers for $1 or half a Zooper Dooper for .50c. All money raised will be going to Caritas. Thank you in advance for you support.

08.01.2022 Tomorrow we will be welcoming all of our students back at school. We hope you have had a restful break and are ready for Term 3. Please ensure correct uniform, shoes and neat and tidy hair and appropriate hair cuts. The school will be maintaining the same drop off and pick up procedures as implemented in term 2. Look forward to seeing everyone in the morning.

08.01.2022 Monday is the festival of running. The main focus of the event is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide students with the opportunity to compete in a running event. Advice from BCE WH&S Advisors is that it is beyond the school’s capacity to comply with Covid 19 restrictions for a large event with adults in attendance. Unfortunately, this means that parents will be unable to attend.... All students across the school will participate in either competitive races or fun runs. Since students cannot progress to Zones or Districts this year, no times will be taken. The distance for the competitive runners is 2000m for 9 & 10 year olds, and 3000m for 11 & 12 year olds. The course will be a 1km loop, consisting of laps of the Timothy Molony block, then a lap of Timothy Molony oval to finish. Younger students will participate in fun runs on the oval. Students must compete in appropriate footwear and sport or house coloured shirts. Costumes that incorporate house colours are welcome so long as appropriate gear is worn during races. All students will require broad brimmed hats, sunscreen and a water bottle.

08.01.2022 Wishing all our students, families and staff a Christmas filled with love, peace and joy. May these blessings follow you throughout the New Year.

08.01.2022 Wow! The weeks are flying by! The week ahead for Week 6 NAIDOC week celebration and awareness..... Monday - P&F AGM, 7pm in the staffroom.... Wednesday- Remembrance Day liturgy, 1.45pm whole school, this is a student only event. Thanks for your continued understanding at this time. Wednesday children can wear their maroon ( or blue) jersey over their school uniform. Go Maroons!!!

08.01.2022 Prep interviews for 2021 will commence soon. Please have enrolments in by Friday 24 April.Prep interviews for 2021 will commence soon. Please have enrolments in by Friday 24 April.

07.01.2022 Thank you to families for your support during this transition phase of return to school for Prep and Year 1. It has been wonderful to welcome these students back to school. Please remember when you pick your child up in the afternoon to collect them and leave as soon as possible so that, as a school, we can observe physical distancing regulations to keep our community safe. We ask that you dont allow children to play on the playground after school during this time.

07.01.2022 Welcome to Week 9! It is hard to believe the final week of 2020 has arrived when we farewell our students for another year. In a year when we have dealt with the unknown and at times the unpredictable, we congratulate all our students for the resilience and unity they have shown throughout the year. The Week Ahead: Monday - Christmas and St Vinnies hand over at Whole School Assembly - hosted by 3W. Unfortunately, parents are unable to attend.... Tuesday - FREE DRESS Christmas theme. Gold coin donation to go to BCE families in Springfield who have been servely effected by the storms. Yr1 carnival day, yr 4 swimming day. Wednesday - Year 6 Retreat day and practice in preparation for Farewell Liturgy in the church at 6pm. A reminder that each student can invite two guests. Remember Covid safe check in at the church doors. Semester 2 report cards be available on the Parent Portal from 3pm. Prep water play Thursday- yr 5 water play and movie day, yr 3 movie day. Cleaning day and packing up of all resources etc. Friday - Final half day for 2020. Our final assembly for the year begins at 10.45am in the hall. The Year 6 students will pass the Leadership Stoles onto the Year 5 students and receive their final blessing. Parents are unable to attend this assembly, we thank you for your understanding. Parents are asked to wait in the sectioned area outside the workmen’s shed for the students to come to them after the guard of honour. SCHOOL CONCLUDES EARLY. Arrangements must be made for all students to be collected or at OHSC from 12.15pm. Have a great week!

07.01.2022 Watch mass live from St Stephens Cathedral. 8am mass.

07.01.2022 Mr Williams AKA the flash

06.01.2022 St Mary's is aware of the heat wave conditions forecast this week. We are fortunate to have every classroom in the school air conditioned so students will feel cool and comfortable. Lunch Club will be available for students who do not wish to play outside at break. Students may wear sports uniform on all days. ( Year 6 students will be required to wear formal uniform on Wednesday evening and Friday. Year 5 students will be expected to wear formal uniform on Friday) We ask all parents/carers to ensure that all students bring a water bottle and that sunscreen is applied before school.

06.01.2022 Last year our school community had the pleasure of having Jack Ho spend time with us as he completed his pastoral year at Ipswich Catholic Community. Today we were humbled to be invited to attend Jack’s Ordination to the Diaconate at the Cathedral of St Stephen. Congratulations Deacon Jack. Jack Ho

05.01.2022 Welcome to week 4! Today was a very successful day with the festival of running. Thank you to all students & our amazing teachers for making the morning so successful. Students were brilliant and showed enthusiasm and team spirit all morning. Friday is Day for Daniel - red accessories are welcomed eg ribbon, bandana etc. NOT free dress. This day is to raise awareness for feeling safe. Yr 3 incursion and Friday is World Educators Day - our P&F are buying all staff and coffee.../ drink from the coffee van. Thanks P&F, the teachers always appreciate your thoughtfulness!! Remember to give generously to our St Vinnies Appeal - all donations to be sent to the hall.

05.01.2022 Dear Parents/Carers We have been advised that there is a video circulating on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok showing the death of a man by suicide. We are aware that Tim Tok has an age suitability of 13+ however, we have been made aware that some of our children have access to this app. ... This deeply disturbing video is still being shared on the networks several hours after it first appeared. Networks are working on removing it but are advising all parents to be aware. The video has also been hidden behind animal videos, so authorities are recommending for parents to be vigilant with their children on social media. If you or your child does come across this video, please report it to that social media provider. The school is here to support any students who may have been exposed to this material and families are encourage to let us know if you are concerned. Additional supports that may be useful include: Kids Helpline. 1800 55 1800. Phone support is there all day, every day. Online support is open from 8am-midnight every day (AEST). Suicide Callback Service. 1300 659 467. Phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls. eHeadspace. 1800 650 890. Open 9am-1am daily (AEST). Lifeline. 13 11 14. Phone support all day, every day. Online support 7pm-4am daily (AEST). Beyondblue. 1300 22 4636. Phone support all day, every day. Online support 3pm-midnight every day.

05.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful students, staff and parents for another fantastic year of growth in all areas of our school. We wish everyone a happy, holy and safe Christmas and New Year. We look forward to working together again in 2021!

04.01.2022 For the students who need to attend school on Monday they will wear normal school uniform or sports uniform (whichever is preferred), and require a hat, water bottle, lunch and afternoon tea. Tuckshop is available if required. Just a reminder that next week is a pupil free week and students are to remain home if possible. Please email the school on [email protected] if your child requires supervision. ... Please send your child to their usual before school play area and meet the teacher on duty there.

04.01.2022 O Radiant dawn shine forth in glory! Christ has burst forth from the tomb. Give praise, O people of the earth.... Death is overcome, God triumphs. Alleluia!

03.01.2022 More Book Week News. Tuesday & Wednesday..... Green Team Book Sale - Indigenous Literacy Foundation A big thank you to all families who have donated their old books to the Green Team. Your generous donations will help us raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. ... On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the Green Team will be holding a second hand book sale in the school hall. All books will be between 50 cents to $2. Grades Prep, 2 and 3 will have the chance to purchase books on Tuesday. Grades 1, 4, 5 and 6 will be able to purchase on Wednesday. Preps and 1’s will go up with their class groups during class times. All other year levels can purchase before school, from 8.00 or at lunchtimes. Thank you for your support https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au

02.01.2022 Good morning and welcome to the first day of term 2!! We are aware the BCE server is currently experiencing high volumes of traffic. Please do not stress. The schools descision not to set specific times for learning have been validated this morning. We have no particular time frame when your children are expected to log on. You are welcome to access online learning anytime during the day.

02.01.2022 Teachers getting into the spirit of Book Week.

01.01.2022 Catholic Leader has gone digital.