St. Mary's eNews

Week 10 Term 1


JSC: Appeal for the Ukraine

Thanks to everyone who participated in our free dress day and donated money to the Ukraine appeal.  We raised a huge $374.70.  We will donate the money next week.   Please keep the people from the Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers.

Easter Raffle

“Don’t forget the Easter Raffle is being drawn on the last day of Term 1. 
 
Easter egg/gift donations and raffle tickets need to be in by this Monday, 4th April.  
 
 
 
This year we aim to have up to 20 great hampers to raffle off so your donations are greatly appreciated. 
 
Additional ticket books are located in the office to increase your chances. 


Active April

When life feels challenging, staying active really helps. There's a lot we can't control, but when we choose to get moving and take care of our bodies, we can boost our energy and cope better with life's ups and downs. The new Action for Happiness Active April calendar is packed with helpful ideas to give you a boost this month, so please share it and help spread the word.

Community News

In this weeks Community News we have our Church Bulletin, Water Polo sign up, onsite music lessons,  a reminder for Winter school uniform orders, and information if you'd wish to donate to the Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Church Bulletin

Creative Music

Hobsons Bay Library News ~ The New Chapter

Water Polo sign up

Ukraine Appeal

UNIFORM SHOP - WINTER UNIFORM ORDERS
 
Just a friendly reminder with term one almost over it’s time to  get ready for winter uniform in term 2.
 
Orders can be placed via email, left at the office or on person at the uniform shop. (Tuesdays and Tridays 2:30 - 3:00)

When your order is complete it will be given to your child to be taken home.
Current order forms are below and there is also blank forms at the office. 

Click here to access the Uniform Order forms 

The uniform shop accepts cash or direct deposit payments. Please note payment must be received before uniforms are sent home. 


Quantin Binnah vacation care

Vacation Care Term One School Holiday Program for Quantin Binnah is NOW OPEN. Please visit their website  to find out more about all of their services.

They run Vacation Care at the following Venues (click for activities guide):

  1. Newport Lakes Primary School  - 40 Elizabeth St, Newport VIC 3015
  2. Corpus Christi Primary School - 29 Russell St, Werribee VIC 3030
  3. Quantin Binnah Community Centre - 61 Thames Blvd, Werribee VIC 3030

Please see attached above the activity brochures for all of the vacation care programs.


Get Active Voucher 

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport by providing financial support for registration fees. You may be eligible for up to $200.

To find out if you are eligible, how to apply, what costs are covered and more, click here



Premier's Reading Challenge 2022

Once again, St Mary's will be taking part in the Premier's Reading Challenge! 

Last year, children had lots of fun reading and logging as many books as they could to meet the Challenge markers.


 

For Prep to Grade 2's, children have to read 30 books or more before the end of the year, and Grade 3's to 6's have to read 15 or more. 

At the end of the year, each successful Challenger receives an official PRC certificate signed by the Premier, and the children who read the most books in the Junior, Middle and Senior sections will win a prize!

To register your child, or for more info, please email Milly at library@smaltona.catholic.edu.au

Happy reading!


School Photos

School Photos were sent home today.  If you didn't receive photos and believe you should have, please contact Elite Photography directly.

They will have record of all payments made and photos that have been distributed.
  
  info@eliteschoolphotography.com.au