School Website

The Catholic Education Office has been working with schools across the diocese to update and refine school websites. I am very pleased to share that our new website is now live and ready to be used and shared. We welcome any feedback.

https://www.smtdow.catholic.edu.au/

As we draw closer to the end of term we are noticing more and more families arriving late to school in the mornings. Arriving on time is crucial to the children being able to be settled and ready to begin the day in an organised manner. Please ensure that the children are arriving before the bell. Education NSW has shared an infographic that highlights the impact of arriving to school late on a regular basis.

National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

Over the past week students and staff at St Michael’s have been commemorating National Sorry Day and celebrating National Reconciliation Week as a school community.

Observed annually on 26th May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, whom we now know as 'The Stolen Generations'. National Reconciliation Week is celebrated each year from 27th May to 3rd June. The week continues to build the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. The theme for this year's Reconciliation Week was 'More than a word, Reconciliation takes action'. This theme urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.

The Year 6 Leaders of Learning and Innovation did an amazing job leading our school community in morning prayers and class workshops on the importance and significance of National Reconciliation Week. The workshops were a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all of the students and teachers involved. The students shared videos and songs, and created artworks and posters that encouraged students to appreciate and respect the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and customs.

Mrs Shari Mayo - Diverse Learning Teacher

Premier’s Reading Challenge

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to: Lucy B., Charli C., Maya D., Arabella D. (3-4 Challenge) and Audrey M. (5-6 Challenge) for finishing the Premier's Reading Challenge 2021.

Years K, 1 and 2 are doing the Challenge as a class.

The Challenge started on March 1 and will finish by August 20. 2021. If you would like further information please contact Mrs Medina via the school office.