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Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) at St Mary’s
PBL focuses on building a shared understanding of expectations and equipping students with the social, emotional, and behavioural skills they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Through explicit teaching, students are guided to understand what positive behaviour looks like in different settings. Staff consistently model and reinforce these behaviours using encouragement and recognition, helping to strengthen positive choices. When challenges arise, responses are clear, calm, and consistent, ensuring fairness and supporting students to reflect, learn, and grow.
The benefits of PBL extend across the school community. Students experience greater clarity, confidence, and belonging, leading to improved wellbeing and engagement in learning. Classrooms become more focused and respectful, allowing teachers to dedicate more time to quality teaching and learning. Families also benefit from consistent language and expectations that strengthen the partnership between home and school.
The process will involve input from all stakeholders; staff, students and parents, throughout its implementation, so we encourage you to keep an eye out for updates and encourage you to have your say when the time comes.
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Our Wellbeing & Mental health Leader
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Book Fair March 2026
Sales will be held on Thursday 5th March to Wednesday 11th of March, from 8:30 - 8.45am and 315pm - 4pm
The students will have a chance to walk through the book fair before hand to see if they like any books.
See you there!
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Easter Raffle
- Easter eggs
- Easter themed crafts/activities.
- Baskets, gift bags, cellophane or anything that will help us bundle our prizes together.
Donations can be given to your child's classroom or at the office.
Thank you, Parents & Friends Committee
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Save the date, Ladies of St Mary’s
Location: Bar Joliet, Altona
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Dads Night Out
We'll be watching a bit of footy, having a drink and a bite to eat if you want.
Food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue
Date: Friday 13th March
Time: 7pm
Location: Altona Sports Club (Workies)
The Google Form link is below to RSVP :
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Hope to see you there!
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Icy Poles Are Back for Term 1!
Term 1 has kicked off brilliantly, and as the weather begins to warm up, students can look forward to cooling down with a refreshing icy pole.
Our senior student leaders will be selling icy poles for $1 each lunchtime from Monday to Friday.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the development of our exciting new ninja playground.
Thank you for your support in helping us make this fundraiser a success and for giving our students a fun way to stay cool this term!
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Mary Help of Christians Parish Renewal Program 2026
PARISH RENEWAL PROGRAM – we would love all our parish school families to be involved! The Program provides us with a wonderful opportunity as individuals and as a community- to reflect on the importance of our faith and to embrace the exciting opportunities ahead. The Program runs for three weeks, covering themes central to parish life – FAITH, ENGAGEMENT and COMMITMENT. You will have the opportunity to hear how we all have a role to play in building a vibrant parish community, that meets the challenges of today and ensures a sustainable future for our children to enjoy in the years to come.
A special Program brochure has been provided for each parish school family – taken home with your eldest child. The brochure details where the parish is now and importantly what are our key priorities in the times ahead – mission, pastoral care and financial. ‘Soft copies’ of the brochure are also available through the link here.
THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTION:
“Why is our parish community important for my family?”
“Our parish school and our parish community have a special relationship – working together to provide the best Catholic education for our children. Providing an education underpinned by our shared faith and values. Laying strong faith foundations through the Sacramental Program and the celebration of our faith at school and class Masses. It is in the interests of
all our parish school families to ensure we have a vibrant, vital and viable parish community, so we can continue to support our children on their faith journey.”