WE WILL REMEMBER THEM // The whole school gathered at 9am today for a very reverent ANZAC Chapel Service. We were reminded of the importance of commemorating the service the of those who defend our nation and work together for peace throughout the world, in the past, the present and the future. The symbols that are part of ANZAC services were explained by student representatives, and Army Chaplain, Major David Hassan, gave a thought provoking address. Members of Mamre Cadet Rural Fire Brigade formed the flag party and assisted students who brought flowers to place at the flagpole. A special thank you to Mr Merv Lawrence who played The Last Post and The Rouse on the bugle. Lest we forget. #mamrelearning

SUCCESS HOME AND AWAY // A big day of football for Mamre today with both our Senior Girls and Senior Boys teams winning their CIS Cup matches and progressing to the next round. The girls played in front of a big home crowd with the whole Senior School watching, while the boys flew to the Gold Coast for their game. Congratulations! #mamrelearning

GET READY FOR YEAR 7 IN 2024 Come to Mamre Anglican School's Year 7 2024 Information Expo on Monday 1 May from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Learn about our holistic approach to learning within a Christian environment. Find out about our social and emotional learning (SEL) program, extracurricular activities and how to apply for enrolment and scholarships. Parents, carers and children are all welcome to attend. The Expo will be held in the Hall, Mamre Anglican School, 45 Bakers Lane Kemps Creek. For more information about Mamre go to: www.mamre.nsw.edu.au #mamrelearning

ANZAC DAWN SERVICE // Our Captains, Vice Captains, Mrs Graydon, Mrs Bezzina and Mr Millard attended the dawn service at St Marys RSL this morning. It was a wonderful service which truly honored the servicemen and women of the Australian Defence Force. We were reminded that it is 50 years since Australia withdrew troops from Vietnam. Today we particularly remember our Vietnam Veterans and honour their courage. #mamrelearning

IS YOUR CHILD CURRENTLY IN YEAR 6? In 2029 they will be in Year 12, preparing for work or further study and a life of opportunity. The years your child spends in high school not only prepare them academically, they also shape them into the person they will be throughout their life. Do you want your child to have an education where values like love, faith, respect, integrity, tenacity and courage are emphasised? Come to Mamre Anglican School's Year 7 2024 Information Expo on Monday 1 May from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Learn about our holistic approach to learning within a Christian environment. Find out about our social and emotional learning (SEL) program, extracurricular activities and how to apply for enrolment and scholarships. Parents, carers and children are all welcome to attend. The Expo will be held in the Hall, Mamre Anglican School, 45 Bakers Lane Kemps Creek. For more information about Mamre go to: www.mamre.nsw.edu.au #mamrelearning

AUSTRALIAN TEAM MEMBER // Mamre student Tiana Fuller will be starting Term 2 in Mongolia representing Australia in football. Congratulations Tiana and play well! #mamrelearning

IS YOUR CHILD STARTING HIGH SCHOOL IN 2024? Do you want your child to have an education where learning is meaningful, active and shared? Come to Mamre Anglican School's Year 7 2024 Information Expo on Monday 1 May from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Learn about our holistic approach to learning within a Christian environment. Find out about our social and emotional learning (SEL) program, extracurricular activities and how to apply for enrolment and scholarships. Parents, carers and children are all welcome to attend. The Expo will be held in the Hall, Mamre Anglican School, 45 Bakers Lane Kemps Creek. For more information about Mamre go to: www.mamre.nsw.edu.au #mamrelearning

BOOK FAIR ON NOW // Looking for some holiday reading or the perfect gift? Our Book Fair is open everyday until Thursday this week from 8.00am - 3.30pm in the Library. Books for ELC through to Yesr 6 are priced $4 to $30. Activity packs and stationery are priced $2 to $30. EFTPOS (preferred) or cash accepted. Parents are welcome to drop into the Library to make your purchases. #mamrelearning

MAKING A BIG SPLASH // Congratulations to Year 6 student James who has qualified for the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) team to compete in the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships next week. James will be competing in the backstroke events against the best primary aged swimmers in NSW. Swim well James! #mamrelearning

KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE BALL // House Activities during Connect time every second Thursday are a great new addition to House life in the Senior School this year. Tunnel ball certainly requires a high level of team work and demonstrates that everyone belongs and everyone is an essential part of the team. #mamrelearning

APRENDIENDO ESPANOL EN LA ESCUELA // Language learning is a great way to equip ourselves for living in a global and multicultural world. Some of our Stage 5 Spanish students recently made this short video. Esperamos que lo disfrutes. #mamrelearning

READY FOR A CHALLENGE? // Our Cadet Rural Fire Brigade is recruiting new members from Years 7 & 8 to join our brigade. Training takes place on Friday afternoons after school. An information evening will be held on Tuesday 7 March at 7pm in the Senior Studies Centre for interested students and their parents and carers. You will be able to inspect our fire station and fire tanker as well as a tanker from Erskine Park Rural Fire Brigade. Current and former Cadets will be sharing about the experiences. We hope to see you there! #mamrelearning

BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE // As part of their study of genetics, Year 10 Science students have been exploring DNA. They extracted strands of DNA from strawberries to examine under a microscope and then made models of a section of the chemical structure of DNA. How awesome is the intricate detail of God’s creation! #mamrelearning

KINDY SNAPSHOTS // Every day in Kindergarten is a new learning adventure! Recently KT students met with their Year 6 buddies who read to them and led a game of 'Duck, Duck, Goose'. KT have also been investigating primary colours and what happens when they are mixed together. Learning is meaningful. Learning is active. Learning is shared. #mamrelearning

HAPPY CHRISTMAS! // We are used to Christmas in December and even Christmas in July, but Christmas in February? Our fantastic new shade sail has been installed in the Junior School thanks to your generosity at last year’s Christmas Extravaganza community fundraising event. Great to see our community’s support improving the learning environment of our students. #mamrelearning