St Mary's eNews
Week 5 Term 3
CyberSafety Project Partnership
School App
To download the app just visit the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android’s. Search for Updat-ed and from the menu select our school. We’ll receive your registration request and will need to approve you before your app is up and running.
Community News
Altona Little Athletics - Altona Little Athletics summer season is opening soon,if you want to come along please do.
Emmanuel College News - Applications for Year 7 2026, close this Friday 16 August.
Church Bulletin - Church Bulletin
We would also like to thank Mancini Real Estate for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona.
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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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MACSSIS - School Improvement Surveys
Each year, St Mary's Primary School seeks feedback from our students, families, and staff to understand how our learning community is performing. This feedback is crucial for our progress and is supported by research and best practices.
In 2024, we will use the MACSSIS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys) to collect this feedback. Developed specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne, MACSSIS is managed through a secure online platform by ORIMA Research Pty Ltd.
Students in Years 4 - 6 will complete the surveys during supervised sessions, while families and staff can access theirs via a secure link and password over a three-week period beginning September 2nd- September 20th 2024.
Participation is voluntary however please remember that the feedback we receive will help guide our efforts to enhance our school.
Links and PINS fpr the survey will have been emailed out to families. If you did not receive yours, please email Sonia to have this re-sent. Please note that we have sent one survey per family.
If you have questions,please contact the school for more information.
Regards
Sonia
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Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser
By now, every family should have receives a box of Cadbury freddos and Caramello Koalas to sell to their friends, family and community.
The details are as follows:
The eldest student will receive the box on behalf of their family.
There will be a 2-week period in which the money must be returned to the office in a clearly labelled envelope.
Chocolates sold at $1 per unit, totalling $60 for the box.
If families would like more chocolates to sell, please let the office know and this can be arranged.
Funds raised will go towards recreational & sports equipment.
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QuizzaMe: Trivia Night
St Mary’s Parents and Friends Committee
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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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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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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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