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St Mary's eNews
Week 8 Term 1
CyberSafety Project Partnership
End of Term 1
A reminder that Term 1 will end on Thursday 28th March at 1:30pm. Our Easter raffle will be held at 12:30pm outside the hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and hope that you have a relaxing Easter and holiday break. See you all on Monday 15th April at 8:45am when we will begin our new term of learning. Don't forget, Year 1/2s will go swimming on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the first three weeks of Term 2.
Take care and enjoy the holidays.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and hope that you have a relaxing Easter and holiday break. See you all on Monday 15th April at 8:45am when we will begin our new term of learning. Don't forget, Year 1/2s will go swimming on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the first three weeks of Term 2.
Take care and enjoy the holidays.
Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage
Real Schools Information Session
Hopefully you have read the Operoo note sent this week about our partnership with Real Schools and the information session they are running for families on 16th April. It will run from 6 - 6.30pm and will be held upstairs in the TRI Centre.
This session promises to offer valuable insights and strategies aimed at enhancing the educational journey of our students using a restorative behavior model.
The session is for adults only however we are able to offer child minding for school and 4 year old kinder aged children. Please indicate via the Operoo note if you will be attending. We will send a google form shortly so you can advise us if you will require child minding.
In the meantime and so you can put a face to the presenter, click here to view a short video featuring Daniel Vella, our Real Schools expert facilitator. In the video he explains the nature of our partnership and a little about the information session.
We hope you can join us.
Regards
Marg Masseni
Mental Health Leader
The session is for adults only however we are able to offer child minding for school and 4 year old kinder aged children. Please indicate via the Operoo note if you will be attending. We will send a google form shortly so you can advise us if you will require child minding.
In the meantime and so you can put a face to the presenter, click here to view a short video featuring Daniel Vella, our Real Schools expert facilitator. In the video he explains the nature of our partnership and a little about the information session.
We hope you can join us.
Regards
Marg Masseni
Mental Health Leader
Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage
Easter Raffle
A reminder that the raffle draw will take place on Thursday 28th March at 12:30pm. This is the last day of school for Term 1 and students will be dismissed at 1:30pm. Family members are welcome to come along to the raffle draw which will be held outside the hall.
If you haven't had the chance to make a donation towards the raffle or to purchase tickets, there is still time. Send both donations and raffle books and money to the office as soon as possible.
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Volunteers / Donations: Mother's Day
We are very aware that we have put quite a few requests out recently, but if you can see your way clear to read below and see if you can help us out that would be wonderful.
This year we’re asking our Dads, Grandads, Special Men of St. Mary's to assist students shop our Mother’s Day stall. Volunteers wanted Friday the 10th of May in the School Hall.
Hours required are 9-11 am.
All volunteers need a valid WWC check.
If you can help out please email parentsfriends@smaltona.
A Working With Children Check is FREE. Apply here
We are also calling out for Mother’s Day gift creations and donations.
We're looking for donations of items to sell at our Mother's Day stall. This way 100% of proceeds can go towards our fundraising goal this year
of purchasing new and maintaining recreational and sports equipment.
Creations include our students getting crafty making multiple bracelets, bookmarks, keychains, sugar scrubs and earrings Mum would love.
Donation ideas; Chocolate, lollies, cookies, candles, hand cream, bath bombs, lip gloss and nail polish. New comfy slippers, socks, eye masks, photo frames, drink bottles.
All donations can be dropped off at the School Office.
Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your generosity and support. It is greatly appreciated by the Parents & Friends Committee and the School Community.
This year we’re asking our Dads, Grandads, Special Men of St. Mary's to assist students shop our Mother’s Day stall. Volunteers wanted Friday the 10th of May in the School Hall.
Hours required are 9-11 am.
All volunteers need a valid WWC check.
If you can help out please email parentsfriends@smaltona.
A Working With Children Check is FREE. Apply here
We are also calling out for Mother’s Day gift creations and donations.
We're looking for donations of items to sell at our Mother's Day stall. This way 100% of proceeds can go towards our fundraising goal this year
of purchasing new and maintaining recreational and sports equipment.
Creations include our students getting crafty making multiple bracelets, bookmarks, keychains, sugar scrubs and earrings Mum would love.
Donation ideas; Chocolate, lollies, cookies, candles, hand cream, bath bombs, lip gloss and nail polish. New comfy slippers, socks, eye masks, photo frames, drink bottles.
For any local business that wishes to donate please contact a Committee Member or parentsfriends@smaltona.
All donations can be dropped off at the School Office.
Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your generosity and support. It is greatly appreciated by the Parents & Friends Committee and the School Community.
Also a big thank you to Mrs Russell for donating her beautiful creations to the Mother's Day Stall. There will be some very lucky mums who receive this special gift.
If you have a special talent like Mrs Russell and would like to donate some items for the stall, please contact the P and F committee on parentsfriends@smaltona.
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Community News
Bayside Netball Club are still looking for some new 9 years and under players and we have information included about a new holiday program. You can sign up for Creative Music lessons in Term 3 and also read our Parish Bulletin.
Mount St Josephs and Emmanuel College have Open Days and Information mornings coming up.
Click the links below to find out more.
Westgate July Vacation Care: Holiday Program
$10 per day with CCS Rebate
Church Bulletin
Bayside Netball Club
School Holiday Special Interest Groups
OSHC Newsletter
Emmanuel College News
MSJ Open Morning
Basketball Camp
Music Lessons
Creative Music will run lessons in Term 3 - sign up now.
We would also like to thank Mancini Real Estate for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona.
Mount St Josephs and Emmanuel College have Open Days and Information mornings coming up.
Click the links below to find out more.
Westgate July Vacation Care: Holiday Program
$10 per day with CCS Rebate
Church Bulletin
Bayside Netball Club
School Holiday Special Interest Groups
OSHC Newsletter
Emmanuel College News
MSJ Open Morning
Basketball Camp
Music Lessons
Creative Music will run lessons in Term 3 - sign up now.
We would also like to thank Mancini Real Estate for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona.
Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage
2024 National Ride to School Day
National Ride2School Day is a cherished annual event that not only promotes sustainable transportation but also fosters a sense of community and well-being among students.
On 22 March students and staff alike aim to leave their cars at home and embrace alternative modes of transportation such as bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or even walking.
National Ride2School Day is not just about reducing carbon footprints; it's a celebration of health, fitness, and the joy of being outdoors. Students revel in the freedom and empowerment that comes with navigating their journey to school independently. The event also promotes road safety awareness, encouraging responsible habits among the young participants.
To further support this day our House Captains will be collecting data around how students are getting to school, as well as, assigning house points to the appropriate teams. National Ride2School Day serves as a reminder that small, collective actions can contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected future.
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Aussie of the Month - February
Congratulations to our February Aussie of the Month students - Teri, Amelia and Miller. Click here to see their smiling faces and to find out why they are so wonderful.
Mother's Day Mass & Reflection Slides
Our Mother's Day Mass will be held on Friday 10th May at 10am. It will be preceded by morning tea in the hall at 8:45am and classroom visits from 9:25am. Everyone is welcome.
Once again we would love to put together a slide presentation for our Mother's Day mass - one that helps us to celebrate the many mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other significant women in the lives of our children.
We ask that you make a slide for your family in the linked presentation.
There is an instruction slide included. Our Year 3 - 6 students are quite good at working with Google Slides and I am sure that they would be able to help you. If that's not possible please don't hesitate to contact me via EMAIL - mmasseni@smaltona.catholic.edu.au and I will give you a hand.
I still have access to the slides from last year and can transfer slides over if you are not able to make a new one this year. Once again, send me an email and I will check to see if I have one for you.
We ask that you make a slide for your family in the linked presentation.
There is an instruction slide included. Our Year 3 - 6 students are quite good at working with Google Slides and I am sure that they would be able to help you. If that's not possible please don't hesitate to contact me via EMAIL - mmasseni@smaltona.catholic.edu.au and I will give you a hand.
I still have access to the slides from last year and can transfer slides over if you are not able to make a new one this year. Once again, send me an email and I will check to see if I have one for you.
Regards
Marg Masseni
Mental Health Leader
Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage
Run for the Kids
Congratulations and thank you to the many staff, family members and students who participated in the Run for the Kids event last weekend. It was a beautiful day to be out and about in Melbourne and wonderful to see the camaraderie that helped us to complete our chosen events.
Many thanks also to the people who donated to our fundraising page. In all we raised $889 for the Royal Children's Hospital.
We never would have got this off the ground if not for Ala Sottile, our super enthusiastic Physical Education teacher. She came up with the idea to participate, drummed up support and even printed up our tshirts. We love you Ala!
Check out our photo gallery below.
We can't wait for next year. Maybe you will be able to join us.
We never would have got this off the ground if not for Ala Sottile, our super enthusiastic Physical Education teacher. She came up with the idea to participate, drummed up support and even printed up our tshirts. We love you Ala!
Check out our photo gallery below.
We can't wait for next year. Maybe you will be able to join us.
Respect • Responsibility • Resilience • Courage
Harmony Day
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.
It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
On Thursday the students celebrated Harmony day by dressing up and learning about each others' culture. The teachers partook in A Taste of Harmony and shared their culture's food with each other.
It was great to see so many students dressed up and sharing information about their culture with each other.
Please see attached some photos of the day.
Thank you again,
Kind Regards;
Stephanie Murdoch
Wellbeing Leader
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