St Mary's Primary School Mansfield

Next week is week 7, which means….
📖Book Week 📚
Tuesday: The Grade 5 and 6 students will be visiting Mansfield Kindergarten to share a picture book with the kindergarten children. They will leave straight after morning prayer and roll, so please assist your child to be on time. They will return to school around 10:30 am.

Wednesday: During lunch, St Mary’s students are invited to take part in a second-hand book swap. Students are encouraged to bring in a picture or chapter book they no longer need and choose a new one to take home. This optional activity aims to foster a love of reading and rehome preloved books.

Thursday: We will dress up and parade around town! Please join us to check out the spectacular outfits. We will leave school at 9:15 am, so grab a spot anywhere along our route or meet us on High Street. See the attached map for details.

It’s shaping up to be a wonderful week full of fantastic literature!

📌REMINDER: Father's Day Stall
On Thursday 3rd September 2026 we will be holding our annual Father’s Day Stall in the Mercy Centre from 9am - 11am.

Make sure your child brings along a few dollars (maximum $10) if they wish to participate.
Gifts starting from $1.

Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to help out at our stall, we are thrilled you can help us 😉

🥓🥚Father's Day Breaky🥓🥚
🩵 🩵 2026 Father's Day Celebrations 🩵 🩵
After last year's successful morning, we have decided to do it again! We are running our Father's Day Breakfast to celebrate our Dads!

We will also be showing a short clip on the big tv of a dedication to all our amazing dads, it's pretty cute, make sure you check it out while eating.

Our Grade 6 students will not miss out on their footy match of Grade 6 v Dads, this will be held on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 5pm.

We look forward to seeing you from 8am Thursday 3rd September 2026.
If you could please RSVP to (03) 5775 2670 with numbers for catering purposes, that would be great!

Does anyone recognise this sweet girl. She turned up at St Mary’s and we have her in the office. Please call (03) 5775 2670 if you can help her find her home.
Thank you

WE NEED YOUR HELP - Father's Day Stall
Our 💙Father's Day Stall💙 day is fast approaching and we would love some volunteers to help run the stall.

Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Time: 8:55am - 11:00am

Come for all, or come for an hour.

If you are in a position to help out, please call the office on (03) 5775 2670 and leave your name, number and the times you can help.

🎉PREP 2027 ENROLMENT REMINDER🎒
Do you, or someone you know, have a child starting Prep in 2027? Now is the perfect time to book a school tour as we are accepting enrolment applications across all year levels.

If you have not yet submitted your child’s Prep application, or you still need to collect an enrolment pack, we would love to hear from you.

Prep enrolment interviews for 2027 are well underway. If you have already submitted your child’s enrolment application, you will have received an email with available dates and times to book an interview. Letters of acceptance will follow after the interview process.

We are excited to welcome prospective families to St Mary’s Primary School and give you the opportunity to experience our vibrant school community firsthand. Come and discover what makes St Mary’s such a wonderful place for children to learn, grow and thrive.

If you have any questions, please contact us on (03) 5775 2670, or pop into the school office and speak with our friendly Enrolment Officer, Michelle, who will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and their families to the St Mary’s Primary School community in 2027!

🌟🌟Father's Day 1st Prize🌟🌟
Our Father’s Day raffles got a whole lot better.
🥇1st prize has arrived!
What dad wouldn't love a tandem trailer load of split box wood?
Raffle tickets going home tomorrow, more tickets available at the office.

👏👏Thank you to Linden, Harry, Jessie & Holly Davies for this ripper prize!

💜💜💜BULLYING NO WAY WEEK | 17–21 AUGUST 💜💜💜
Today marks the start of Bullying No Way Week — Australia’s national week of action bringing schools, families and communities together to help prevent bullying and create places where every young person feels safe, respected and included.

The 2026 theme is “Small Acts, Big Impact.” It’s a reminder that making a difference doesn’t always require a grand gesture.
💜 Include someone who might be feeling left out.
💜 Speak up when something isn’t right.
💜 Check in on a friend or classmate.
💜 Choose kindness — in person and online.
💜 Encourage young people to seek help from someone they trust.
We have begun discussions and activities in the classrooms in regards to “Small Acts, Big Impact.”

Bullying is never acceptable, and preventing it is something we all have a role in. If you're being bullied and need help now, please find someone to talk to.
☎️ Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 — available 24/7
kidshelpline.com.au

Small acts of kindness, inclusion and courage can have a big impact — not only in our schools, but across our whole community.
👉 For more information and resources, visit the Bullying No Way page: facebook.com/BullyingNoWay

~2026 Soup for Schools Program ~
Our lucky Grade 3/4 got to enjoy yummy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup last week. We had lots of positive comments after the students tried the soup. And these few students kept coming back for seconds and thirds!

The children also received the recipe to recreate the meal at home.

Thank you to MDH Mansfield Respond for organising, your soup was absolutely delicious and warmed all our bellies on a cold winters day!