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Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal and Gweagal people past and present, the traditional custodians of the lands on which our school is built.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Last night it was my privilege to attend the 2025 BlueScope WIN Wollongong Eisteddfod. This Eisteddfod showcases music, vocals and speech. Good Samaritan had two choirs entered into the Primary School age section and I am pleased to share the amazing news that we won 1st and 3rd Prize!!
This is an outstanding achievement and demonstrates the commitment of the boys and girls involved. It also reflects our choir extraordinaire and music teacher; Mrs Jenny Jancetic who is supported so well by Mrs Mel Martin. We are so fortunate to have such talented staff, so willing to give of their time to support extracurricular activities. Also, a big thank you to the many parents and staff that attended on the night. We will showcase the choir at our next school assembly on Friday 13th June at 2.10p.m. All are welcome!
Today members of our Parent Building Committee, Catholic Education Properties and key staff met to receive an update on our 3.7 million dollar Building Refurbishment of the double story red brick building. This project will commence shortly and I warmly invite you to the Library on Thursday 3rd July at 2.30p.m, just prior to pick up. The purpose of this meeting will be to view the plans. Handouts of the design will be available following the meeting, for those unable to attend. Please be assured that we are committed to giving you regular updates on the project and that during the refurbishment, the Faith, Learning and Well-being outcomes for students and continuity of learning will always be given the highest priority. This will include ample communication of the relocation of Year Five and Six during the building project. We are lucky we have sufficient additional classroom spaces to house students during this time.
Finally, I was delighted to read the “Tell Them From Me” student survey data. Please see below some noteworthy feedback from our students and statistical data that indicates we are progressing well with the social and emotional outcomes of the students in our care. It is lovely to see that we are above the mean in all areas and we have achieved growth in all domains.
Student Feedback:
Positives
“I love the activities at lunch time, there is so much to do STEM, Lego club, I love how the new principal made crossing the road an option, as I didn't like going.”
“I like how the school has clubs at lunchtime. Like the teachers we have”.
“I like how we have overnight camps!”
I really love kind/compassionate students and teachers at Good Samaritan. I also like the subjects that the school has to offer for me. I think the ideas of school clubs ( chess club, choir, Lego Etc) really makes the
“The new canteen is good”.
Future Considerations
“I would love to see a school musical. I have never been into singing but I like doing it”.
“I don’t know why the boys have to wear ties or tuck in our shirts”.
“You should add more handball places - lots and lots and lots and lots of them.”
“I like this school because everyone is very kind and caring to me, this school would be better if everyone put their rubbish in the bin”
“I like this school because it’s really big and beautiful and the canteen is a nice place to go and draw and stuff is not that expensive.. I think that the school would be nice if you could go and see your friends that are in a different playground so we can say hi to them. I also think that the school would be nice if we could have like a little quiet place that we could go to if we were sad or just wanted to hang out with friends or just ourselves . I think that the school will also be good if we have something like a swing or like a dollhouse we could play with.”
If the canteen was open on Friday.”
I look forward to sharing the parent and staff survey results in the coming weeks. Have a lovely week ahead and please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any support or have any feedback in the areas of Faith, Learning and Well Being.
Have a lovely week,
Sincerely
Pauline Chrostowski - Principal
Loving God,
We thank You for the young people preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Fill them with the gifts of Your Holy Spirit:
Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, and Wonder and Awe in Your Presence. Help them to grow in faith, hope, and love,
and to follow Jesus with joyful and generous hearts.
Guide them as they take this important step on their journey of faith.
May they always know Your presence in their lives
and be strong witnesses of Your love in the world.
Bless their families, teachers, and sponsors
who support them on this journey.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Ascension of the Lord- Sunday June 1
The Ascension reminds us that Jesus is always with us—not just on earth, but in heaven too. It is a moment of hope, showing us that God’s love has no limits and that we are called to continue Jesus' mission here on earth.
Before He left, Jesus gave the disciples an important task:
“Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19)
He promised them that the Holy Spirit would come to help them—and that promise is fulfilled at Pentecost.
As a school, we reflect on what it means to be followers of Jesus today—sharing love, kindness, and faith in our everyday actions.
Let us remember:
Jesus may have returned to heaven, but He is always close to us in prayer, in our hearts, and in the people around us.
Pentecost- Sunday 8 June
Happy Birthday! The word “Pentecost” means “fiftieth day” in Greek. It commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as tongues of fire. It also marks the end of the Easter season and is often called the Birthday of the Church as it was from this event that the disciples went forth to spread the good news.
Natalie Shelley
REC
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS:
General enquiries
Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, Wollongong
Diocese of Wollongong
PO Box 874 (36 Harbour Street)
Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
Ph: (02) 42 110500
Email: wollongong@dow.org.au
Office hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am–1:00pm)
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews will take place during Week 9 & 10; 25 June - 1 July. Available times to book in with your child’s teacher will be sent out next week via compass. This interview is an opportunity to hear more about your child and their learning. If you wish your child to be involved in the interview, bring them along and involve them in the discussion.
NAPLAN update
Print copies of individual student reports and additional student reports are expected to be sent to schools for distribution to parents and careers early in Term 3.
ICAS
We're excited to offer our academically dedicated students the chance to participate in the ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) competition this year. ICAS is a globally recognized, skills-based assessment that celebrates outstanding achievement in English and Mathematics.
ICAS provides valuable insights into your child's performance. Every participant receives an individual diagnostic report, online access to their results, and a certificate acknowledging their achievement. The top student in each year level for each subject will also receive an engraved UNSW medal.
Participation is voluntary. If you'd like to enrol your child, please complete the registration and payment via our parent portal. Our school's unique access code, if needed, is RUD359.
Catherine Hailstone
Assistant Principal
Diocesan Cross Country Selection Trial
Congratulations to all of our cross country runners (Evie E, Evelyn B, Ellie M, Zara H, Lewis H, Angus, Bradley C, Jacob D) who participated last week at the reduced Cross Country selection trial. They ran in extremely windy and cold conditions on the criterium track at Unanderra as the Diocesan carnival at Nowra was cancelled. Congratulations to Evelyn B on coming 3rd in her age group.
Good luck to Chase W and Nicholas P and Evelyn B next week at the NSW CPS cross country carnival as they trial for the MacKillop team.
Community Sport
NSW Oztag
Congratulations to Maddi T who was selected in the U11 NSW Oztag Team to play at Coffs Harbour in September. She was one of 16 girls selected from all over NSW to be selected.
We’re incredibly proud of her achievement and wish her the very best of luck as she prepares to compete on the state stage!
Representative Sports News
Congratulations to Our GSFM Illawarra Hawks Representative Players
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our GSFM Illawarra Hawks basketball representative players for their outstanding performances over the weekend. Representing their Under-12 teams in the top division, both teams showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship—culminating in well-deserved grand final victories.
Competing at the highest level is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the strong support from their coaches and families. We are incredibly proud of our young athletes and their impressive achievements. Well done to all involved!
Carla Olima
PE Teacher
Just a friendly reminder that to help us maintain a productive and harmonious learning environment, we ask that children do not bring toys, novelties, or trading cards to school.
These items can sometimes create distractions or lead to upset when they are lost or broken. More importantly, they frequently result in unsupervised trading amongst students, which can lead to arguments, feelings of unfairness, and even the loss of valued items. Our aim is to ensure all our students are able to concentrate on their learning and enjoy their time at school free from these potential problems. Thank you for your understanding.
Mrs Leonie Vazey
Middle Leader
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
Lost Property is located outside Year 6 classrooms. Please have items labelled this way we can return them to your child.
Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal
Each year the Mini Vinnies team run a collection of non-perishable food to support vulnerable community members through the cold winter months. This year, our Winter Appeal theme will be “no one chooses to be homeless”.
The focus is on addressing homelessness, highlighting the factors that lead to homelessness and the support needed to recover and rebuild over the long-term of experiencing homelessness.
The Vinnies Winter Appeal plays a major role in ensuring our Members and Volunteers can continue to provide support to the people we assist and that our services are able to meet their individual needs.
How can our community help?
Donating to the Winter Appeal is a meaningful way to live out our school values. By showing Love of Christ and Neighbour, we extend care and compassion to those in need. Through Hospitality and Community, we open our hearts to others, fostering a spirit of generosity and kindness. Finally, through Stewardship, we use our resources wisely to support those less fortunate, ensuring that our actions reflect our commitment to making a positive difference. Every donation, big or small, helps bring warmth and hope to those in need.
Hamper Donations
Please bring your donations to school by Term 2 Friday Week 9.
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Kindergarten |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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Weet bix |
Small packets rice/pasta |
Long Life Milk |
Tinned spaghetti/ baked beans |
Tinned Fruit |
Tined tuna |
Tinned tomatoes/ tinned vegetables |
Pyjama Day
Get ready to stay cosy for a cause! On Monday 30 June, students are invited to wear their favourite pyjamas or tracksuits to school for our Pyjama and Tracksuit Day Fundraiser. All we ask is for a gold coin donation, with proceeds going towards the Winter Appeal. Let’s come together in comfort to support a great cause!
Miss Ashley Rae and Miss Bianca Aylett
NEWS FROM P&F:
P&F Committee
VOLUNTEERS:
Athletics Carnival Volunteers:
Attention Parents and Carers:
All parents and carers wishing to volunteer at any event must first download the app below and be approved by the CEO before they can participate.
For those volunteering at the Athletics Carnival, please make sure to meet Liz or Olivia with your barcode before starting.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office.
Sausage Sizzle
Please note: this BBQ fundraiser will only go ahead if we have enough volunteers.
- All students will receive a free sausage sizzle provided by the school.
- Parents and siblings can also purchase sausage sizzles on the day.
Year 6 Fundraising Stall
Year 6 will be hosting a stall with the following items for sale:
Bottled water
Poppers (juice boxes)
Chips
Lollies
Raffle tickets to win 2x Jamberoo Tickets $2 per ticket
Year 6 will contribute to redoing the basketball courts. If they have funds left over they will have a Year 6 fun day lunch.
Come along, support our students, and enjoy the day!
Year 6 fundraising will occur throughout the term.
| Friday | 6 June | Pupil Free Day no students at school |
| Monday | 9 June | Kings Birthday - Public Holiday |
| Tuesday | 10 June | Confirmation Retreat in School Hall - Year 6 |
| Friday | 13 June |
Principal Awards - Hall 2:10pm, Invites will be sent out |
| Saturday | 14 June |
Sacarment of Confirmation SJV 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 19 June | Athletics Carnival - Beaton Park |
| Tuesday | 24 June | Junior and Senior Netball Gala Day (Consent on compass) |
| Friday | 27 June |
Year 4 Excurison - The Rocks |
| Monday | 30 June |
Pyjama Day - Gold Coin donation |
| Friday | 4 July |
Good Samarian Awards - SJV 9:15am Last Day of Term 2 |
TERM 3
| Monday | 21 July | Pupil Free Day |
| Tuesday | 22 July | Term 3 Commences |
| Friday | 25 July | Grandparents Day more details to come |
