The Jubilee is marked by Seven Characteristics - Pilgrimage, the Holy Door, Reconciliation, Prayer, Liturgy, Profession of Faith, Indulgences.

The Vatican Jubilee site is linked here for more information and resources for involvement on a personal level in the Jubilee characteristics.

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Dear Parents and Carers,

We are pleased to confirm that school photos will be taken on Monday, 24th February. This includes class, individual, family, Student Leader, and JSC photos. Please ensure that all students attend school in their academic uniform. PE/sport polos and shorts are not to be worn on this day. Additionally, students will be required to remove their jumpers or outerwear for the photos.

For your convenience, all photo ordering will be done online. Please refer to the attached PDF for further details on how to place an order. Ordering Flyer

If you have any questions about the ordering process, feel free to contact the school office or email us directly.

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AFL Victoria Football Program

This week, St Mary’s students had a fantastic time participating in the AFL Victoria football program, as part of their physical education lessons.

Alana and James led the students through a range of enjoyable activities and games designed to build their skills and understanding of Australian Rules Football.

The program was tailored to engage all students, regardless of their experience level, and focused on developing key skills such as teamwork, coordination, and footy basics. The students thoroughly enjoyed every activity, from passing drills to mini-games, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm throughout the week.

Alana and James did a wonderful job of creating an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring that each student felt involved and had fun. The games encouraged collaboration and sportsmanship, allowing students to form connections and develop confidence in their abilities.

The AFL Victoria football program has sparked a lot of excitement among the students, and we can’t wait for the footy season to officially begin. A big thank you to Alana and James for providing such a fun and enriching experience for our students. We look forward to more exciting opportunities in the future!

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Congratulations to our School Swimming team on their outstanding performance at today’s District Carnival! Their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship truly shone, and we're so proud of each of them. Special congratulations to those who won ribbons – your efforts were remarkable! You’ve set the bar high for the next stage, and we’re excited to see you represent us at the Divisional Carnival on 6th March. Keep up the fantastic work, stay focused, and continue to support each other.

The team earned every bit of their success today, and we’re looking forward to seeing even more great achievements ahead!

Well done to our team...
Neaveah (1st Backstroke), Miley, Cruz (3rd Freestyle & Breastroke & 1st Backstroke & Butterfly), Patrick, Shiloh (3rd Freestyle Relay), Aisha (1st Breastroke & 3rd Freestyle Relay), Natalia (3rd Freestyle Relay), Felicity (3rd Freestyle Relay), David, Meagan, Leda, Max (2nd Freestyle Relay), Thomas (3rd Freestyle & Butterfly and 2nd Freestyle Relay), Joshua (2nd Freestyle Relay) and Owen (2nd Freestyle Relay).

Thank you to the many parents and staff who helped out by providing breakfast for our swimmers on training days, timing swimmers, attending the carnival and supervising students and cheering us on!

Check out our photo gallery below!

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In this week's Community News you will find information Emmanuel college and Camp Australia. Emmanuel College News

Camp Australia - Feb Newsletter






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


                              

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With the success of Crochet Club in 2024, we saw our middle and senior students create crochet masterpieces.
Craft Club will be returning in Week 3 of 2025. Craft Club will be open to students in grade 3 and above with regular special meetings for our younger students. 

 

Taking on feedback from students, Craft Club will be an opportunity for students to learn and practice a range of crafts such as making friendship bracelets, beading and of course crochet. We welcome donations of good quality craft materials

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St Marys is a SUN SMART SCHOOL and has been for 29 years.  As such students and staff are required to wear sun smart hats from 1st September to the end of April regardless of whether the sun is out or not.
This measure is part of our commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of our students during outdoor activities. Check out the widget at the bottom of our website which will guide you in the hours to especially check UV. 

Please make sure your child has their school sun smart hat (legionnaire or wide brim) each day, at least until the end of April.

Thank you for your cooperation!




Regards
Marg Masseni
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader 

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Our Parents & Friends group welcome parents from all year levels to join our friendly, supportive group. We appreciate your time is limited and anything you can contribute is appreciated.

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