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St Mary's eNews
Week 9 Term 3
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.
Young Engineers after-school program
We are excited to announce a new partnership for St Mary's.
Commencing early in Term 4, we will be trialling an after-school Young Engineers program.
This will initially be a small group of up to ten Year 1/2 students.
We will then look to expand to a full program for the 2025 school year.
For bookings and costs you can read more about the program here.
This will initially be a small group of up to ten Year 1/2 students.
We will then look to expand to a full program for the 2025 school year.
For bookings and costs you can read more about the program here.
End of Term 3
A reminder that we will finish school for the term holidays on Friday 20th September at 1.30pm.
We hope that everyone has a restful and relaxing break, ready to start Term 4 on Monday 7th October at 8.45am.
Take care and enjoy the holidays.
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Female Cricket Clinic
Ex Student Chloe Rafferty is coaching the under 11s team. Head down to the event to help support her and the Altona cricket club.
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School Closure
School Closure on Monday 21st October 2024. Staff will be attending Professional Development on this day.
If you need your child booked into Camp Australia for the day, please contact them to make a booking.
If you need your child booked into Camp Australia for the day, please contact them to make a booking.
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No Tuckshop
The Tuckshop will be CLOSED for the following days.
Monday September 16th & Friday September 20th.
Monday September 16th & Friday September 20th.
Please pack a yummy lunchbox for these days.
The tuckshop will be open again next term.
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Cybersafety Project Parent Webinar 3 - "Gaming"
The third webinar of the Primary relevant Parent Cybersafety Project Webinars has been released as a recording to our community to watch.
The topic is Game Aware – Healthy Gaming
The focus is on arming families with the tools and knowledge to achieve a healthy relationship with gaming at home. You’ll discover it’s all about finding balance – If gaming, was all positive, we wouldn’t have parents and healthcare professional’s concerns. If gaming was all negative, we wouldn’t see the joy and sense of community and belonging that it can bring.
- Learn why children are gaming instead of doing other activities
- Understand the culture and psychology of gaming
- Discover where the line blurs between healthy and unhealthy gaming
- Learn how to help children build resilience and gain life perspective
The Website link is https://cybersafetyproject.com.au/parents/
Login to the site and quote St Mary's Altona as your school and you will be able to watch the video at a time convenient to you.
Regards
Tony Freeman
ICT Leader
tfreeman@smaltona.catholic.edu.au
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Community News
Click on the links to access a range of information & activities across our community, including news & information from the Parish.
Creative Music - Updated Newsletter 
Willi Tigers NetSetGO Term 4 - Commencing Saturday 12th October 2024
School Readiness Holiday Program - Now we're talking Speech Pathology is running a School Readiness Program on Monday 30th September.
Camp Australia Newsletter - If you need care during the School holidays please contact Camp Australia.
Church Bulletin - Local Parish
Emmanuel College News
Rocketeers Holiday Program - Sacred Heart School Holiday program.
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Ride & Walk to School Day
We’re excited to announce that September 19 will be Ride and Walk to School Day at St. Mary’s Primary School!
This initiative is about more than just commuting; it's about fostering a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable future. By choosing to walk or ride to school, our students will not only enhance their personal health but also help reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions in our community. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to make a positive impact!We encourage all our students to embrace the joy of active transportation. Whether it's walking, biking, or even scootering, every step and pedal contribute to creating a healthier and more vibrant school environment.
Let’s make Ride and Walk to School Day a memorable event filled with movement, fun, and positive habits.
Thank you for your support in making this initiative a great success!
Happy Riding!
Mr Hein
Deputy Principal
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Poppy making for Remembrance Day
The Crochet club are making crochet poppies for Remembrance Day this November, not only for our school but for our local RSL.
We welcome all to get involved in making poppies. Below is a simple poppy crochet pattern to have a go with. A box will be placed in the office
area for any poppies you want to pass on for our wreath. Enjoy
Poppy Making for Remembrance Day - Attached is the Crocheted Poppy Pattern
area for any poppies you want to pass on for our wreath. Enjoy
Poppy Making for Remembrance Day - Attached is the Crocheted Poppy Pattern