Our mission statement: To give life to the school charism by fostering a school community that welcomes new families, builds strong networks and encourages parent participation and voice. To provide pastoral care and support for families in need. Ensure open communication and cooperation between parents and the Board, Principal and teachers by means of feedback/focus groups. Help to raise funds for educational purposes, or to provide improved facilities and opportunities for the good of the children of St Mary’s School and their families/whanau. Welcome to PSG Newsletter A big thank­you to all who supported the St Mary’s Mufti day. The school raised over $500 for families in need. Your support was greatly appreciated. The Year 1 and 2 Family Picnic Day Thank you to the parents and caregivers of the year 1 and 2 students, who came down on the 12th of March to Little Shoal Bay Picnic. It was a fun afternoon had by all. Raffle Tickets A reminder to keep selling those raffle tickets! We’ve had a good number of sales come in so far ­ thank you for your support. There are extra raffle ticket books available if you wish to sell more. Mid Winter PSG party Friday the 24th June ​
­ If you would like to find out more or would like to help with the up and coming PSG Mid Winter Christmas party for parents please contact Megen [email protected] PSG Meal Help​
­ If you are able to help make meals at short notice for a family that may be in need please contact Kate Dutton ​
[email protected] Parent Class Reps Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to be a class rep: LA Year Teacher PSG rep 3 3 Mrs Belton 4 3 Miss Lamont David Lees 5 3/4 Mrs Hibbert Mel O’Leary, Kylie Todd 6 4 Mrs Matthews Kate Dutton, Leanne Chinnery 7 2 Mrs Morgan 8 2 Mrs Vodanovich Katerina Turkington 9 1/2 Miss O’Brien Kate McIntyre, Talia Oosterdijk, Marie Leadbeater 10 1 Miss Judeel Sarah Reynolds, Jenny Cayrol 12 1 Mrs Tasker 13 2 Mrs Shoebridge Verity Wood, Roxanne Van Rooy 14 6 Mr Rae 15 6 Mrs O’Leary Lyndee Whyton, Kate Darby 16 7/8 Ms Mistleberger 17 5 Ms Flower 18 5 Mrs Barbarich Kirsty Dunn 19 4 Mr Mutch Maritza Sergers Next PSG Meeting: Wednesday 13th April, 7pm School Staff room If you would like more infomation regarding PSG: http://www.sms.school.nz/parent­supporters­group/ Keep up to date https://www.facebook.com/St­Marys­School­PSG­127069130696851/?fref=ts Thank you for your continued support PSG Committee: Kylie, Josephine and Mel.