Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter Update

Mary Immaculate held their Opening School Mass for 2021 last Friday 12th of February, presided by Father Oliver in our Multipurpose Area. This was a significant gathering of our community as we have not gathered for a whole school Mass since the 6th of March, 2020 before the restrictions of COVID. We held a small ceremony to commission our Year 6 Student Leaders and welcomed our new Kindergartens “to the family” as we have traditionally done at MIPS each year. Unfortunately due to NSW Health and CEDP COVID restrictions we were unable to have families join us this year but our amazing IT Learning Leader, Mrs. Rachel Gotsis has put together the highlights from the Mass so parents and families will be able to access this from our Facebook page shortly. We pray for a time when we can return to having our parents and families join us once again for our celebrations and return to Parish Church.

Our Year 6 Student Leaders for 2021 are as follows:

School Captains

Levi F

Lillian D

Vice Captains

Nevin P

Siobhan M 

Mission Leaders

Jake T

Allegra G

Brayden M

Aleisha B

Prefects

Gurekum D

Hannah K

Rhys P

Aarya K

Sports Captains

Green-Dharrak:  Zoe P and Shaurya T

Blue-Callose:   Chelsea S and Ryan C

Gold-Mackillop: Nihal G and Anna R

Red- Pentland:  Laura C and Keiran K

Mrs Helen Moore

Religious Coordinator

Grooming and Hair

Students are to be neatly and cleanly dressed at all times. Shoes should be clean and well presented.

Hair is to be kept neat and tidy, off the collar, of consistent natural colour, of gradual even grade and all extremes of fashion are to be avoided. Some examples of “styles” that are unacceptable include: ridges, lines, undercuts, steps, bowl cuts, any excessive shaping with gel, and any shaving cuts (specifically grades No. 1 and No. 2)

Girls’ hair that is longer than shoulder length is to be tied back from the face. Hair is to be off the face and out of the eyes.

Ribbons, hair slides etc. if worn should be in the uniform fabric or maroon or pink.

Jewellery and Accessories

Apart from one pair of sleepers or small plain studs and a wrist watch, jewellery is not permitted for safety reasons. No rings (birth/baptismal rings excepted), make-up or nail varnish is allowed. Nails should be kept clean and neatly trimmed. A chain with cross or religious medallion may be worn under shirt line. Other items of religious observance are to be discussed with the principal prior to them being worn at school.

Boys may not under any circumstances wear earrings.

Wet Weather Protection

Protective wet weather clothing may be worn to and from school. It is not to be worn during school.

Hats

Only the correct school hat may be worn – and can be purchased through the school uniform shop. The school has a ‘no hat no play policy’.

School Bag

Books etc. may be carried to and from school in the correct maroon school bag.

Lapses in the Wearing of Uniform

Parents will be notified and their co-operation sought for any lapses in this area.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Mrs Sharon Mizzi

Assistant Principal

It is imperative to have up-to-date correct contact details for all our students. In case of an emergency, current mobile numbers for parents and emergency contacts are required to notify parents.

We also request an email address for each parent, as receipts for any payments at the school are emailed as confirmation of payment.

Change of details forms are available from the school office, Skoolbag app and school website.

Also, If your child has become an Australian Citizen recently please provide the school office with a copy of the  Australian Citizenship Certificate so your child's records can be updated.