A reminder that we will finish school for the term holidays on Friday 24th June at 1.30pm.

 We hope that everyone has a restful and relaxing break, ready to start Term 3 on Monday 11th July at 8.45am.

 The School Captains will host our first assembly for Term 3 on 11th July at 2.20pm in the hall.

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This term, to discuss your child’s progress in reference to their report we are holding in person and online, parent-teacher-student conferences. At parent-teacher-student conferences we expect, wherever possible, that students are present.  These meetings are designed to include parents, teachers and students and ultimately, to be facilitated by your child with the support of their classroom teacher. 

For this semester, students in all year levels will share a piece of work or learning experience in which they were proud of their achievement. Students in years 3 to 6 will also reflect on their progress and share a goal that they want to work towards. This is an important opportunity for your child to engage in the demonstration of their understanding and to take ownership of their learning. As we begin to implement the Visible Learning Framework, we will be encouraging and supporting students to take greater and greater responsibility for the setting and monitoring of their own learning goals. 

There may be questions or concerns you'd like to share with the teacher without your child being present. Once your child has shared their work with you, time can be made for this. For any questions or concerns regarding student progress or the conferences, please contact your child’s classroom teacher directly.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Casual Clothes day today.  We raised $352 in total and will donate the money to World Wildlife Fund.

We are looking forward to deciding on the theme of our Term 3 fundraiser and what we will raise money for.  We hope you join in with whatever it is. from Sienna (5/6L JSC rep), Helen (3/4A JSC rep) and Thomas (1/2C JSC rep)

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Congratulations to Harry and Max who represented our school at the Regional Cross Country at Brimbank Park on 16th June. The boys ran great in their race coming 17th and 52nd respectively! Fantastic effort boys and well done!       

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Are your children just consuming technology?

Technology moderation is important. Children need to balance time spent
online and how they are using technology (consumption vs creativity).
A child who has a good balance and is mindful of their consumption
of technology is conscious of ‘what’ and ‘how’ it might be
impacting their physical and mental wellbeing. 

Read more in this fact sheet.

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For this weeks Community News we have news from Emmanuel College, Badminton, Rugby and Basketball for ages 8 - 15, a Winter Holiday Basketball Camp, Holiday Programs, a Playgroup Forum, Williamstown Community Events, and an Open Day for De La Salle College.
Church Bulletin

Emmanuel College News

Playgroup Forum

Study Education Support

Newport Lakes Holiday Program

Quantin Binnah Holiday Program

All Abilities Badminton, Basketball & Rugby

Willamstown Community Newsletter

Basketball Winter Holiday Camp

Open Day for De La Salle College

Creative Music

Foster Caring

We would also like to thank Mancini Real Estate for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona


                                         

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Last week we were privileged to present those students who particpated in the Global Academic Challenge run by ACRER earlier this year with their certificates. The challenge was run for students in years 4 and 6 across three categories, Reading, Mathematics and Science. St Mary's entered students in every category at both age groups and every student who participated received a certificate. Some students received special awards based on their results and these were presented to students also. Those students who placed in the top 50% at their age group received a Credit award, a Distinction was given to those whose results were in the top 25%. A medallion was awarded to the top scoring student (or students if the same score was achieved) in each category at each year level.

In Mathematics, St Mary's students were awarded 4 Credit awards and 1 Distinction at Year 6 from the 10 students who attempted it and 1 Credit award from the 6 students at Year 4 who took the challenge.

In Reading,  St Mary's students were awarded 4 Credit awards and 1 Distinction at Year 6 from the 10 students who attempted it and 1 Credit award from the 7 students at Year 4 who took the challenge.

In Science, only one Year 6 student and one Year 4 student from St Mary's the challenge. We were amazed that our Year 6 student was awarded a Distinction and our Year 4 student was awarded the medallion after a near perfect score.

Here are some photos of our high achievers.

We are incredibly proud of all who competed

Yours in Education
Matthew Taylor
Leader of Learning & Teaching

 

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I grew up in Melbourne's northern suburbs, to Italian migrant parents. Being southern Italian brings with it a love of eating and cooking all things Italian. I participate in annual sauce making days and used to love salami making time with my dad. 

I hope to share these traditions with my daughter Allegra who also has a love of all things pasta.

I have been at St Mary’s for twelve years but have been teaching for 20. During this time, I have taught a variety of year levels and held different leadership positions. I have always known that teaching was the only profession for me. I have a keen interest in student wellbeing, having completed my Masters in this area.

This interest in wellbeing led me to teach at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This was a remarkable learning experience both as an educator and as a person.  It helped me diversify my practices and understand young people's learning journey outside of a physical classroom.  However, I did miss having  my own class (and school holidays) and so this is where I am today.

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