St Mary's eNews
Week 3 Term 3
CyberSafety Project Partnership
Bunnings BBQ and Cake Stall Fundraiser
Orange Day ~ Bullying No Way!
HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?
- Get a SPLASH OF ORANGE for your child to wear with their school uniform
The theme for this year's campaign is Everyone belongs. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. We recognise bullying often thrives in environments where individuals feel marginalised or excluded, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every student feels valued and respected.
St Marys Primary School is participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action – 12 to 16 August 2024.
By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying.
Parents and carers play an important role in helping your child understand bullying, and know how to respond to it.
If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au.
Questions you could ask:
- What do you think bullying is?
- Have you seen it? How did you feel?
- Have you ever felt scared at school because of bullying?
- As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
- Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
- Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?
Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.
Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed.
By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.
For more information, visit bullyingnoway.gov.au.
Warm Regards;
Stephanie Murdoch
Wellbeing Leader
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Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge Updates
We have 38 days left to go! If you have signed your child up for the challenge, please remember to record your books in the online portal.
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!
For any assistance, please email me at blycke@smaltona.catholic.edu.au
Thank you,
Brenda lycke
Literacy Leader
Happy reading!
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Community News
Woods Street Youth Art - Seeking submissions from young artists to submit by 29th August. Check out this link.
Williamstown Community & Education Newsletter- Upcoming events around the Williamstown Community for August.
Church Bulletin Our Church bulletin is also filled with lots of information.
We would also like to thank Mancini Real Estate for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona.
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School Closure
If you need your child booked into Camp Australia for the day, please contact them to make a booking.
Literacy: Book Week Dress Up
One activity will be a dress up day on Friday August 23rd. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Home made costumes are cheaper, more sustainable and encouraged!
Take a look at some examples for inspiration.
Brenda Lycke
Literacy Leader
blycke@smaltona.catholic.edu.au
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Father's Day: Gifts and Creations
We're calling out for our Father’s Day STALL donations & creations.
Keep an eye out for deals at the Supermarket, local stores or get
crafty with the kids. There will be a container at the front office to drop donations off.
All fundraising is going towards recreational & sports equipment.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Regards
The Parents & Friends Committee
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QuizzaMe: Trivia Night
St Mary’s Parents and Friends Committee
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2024 Non Government School Census 2024
Please find more information regarding the data collection with the link below.
Census Information 2024
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Father's Day Celebration
Event Schedule:
- 2:00 PM - Liturgy: We will kick off the festivities with a liturgy in the church. This gathering will allow us to reflect on and express our gratitude for the love and support fathers provide.
- 2:30 PM - Classroom Visits: After the liturgy, we invite families to visit their children’s classrooms. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to witness the incredible work our students have been engaged in throughout the year. You will also be able to participate in a special Father’s Day activity.
- 3:00 PM - Afternoon Tea: To wrap up our celebration, we will host an afternoon tea in the school hall. Join us for a bite to eat and the chance to mingle with other families and staff.
We encourage all dads, grandfathers, and father figures to join us for this meaningful event with their children. It promises to be a day filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.
To further enhance our Father’s Day celebration we are putting together a powerpoint presentation for the liturgy. We encourage all families to add a slide which shows our students with their father figure/s. All of the instructions can be found on the first slide of the powerpoint.
We can’t wait to celebrate Father’s Day together!
John Hein
Deputy Principal
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