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Term 1,Week 6
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We would also like to thank Mayde Homes for their continuous support to St Mary's Altona.
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Public Holiday Closure
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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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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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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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Casual Dress Day
Students come to school in casual clothes and bring in an Easter donation. We are hoping families can donate not only chocolates, but Easter themed items too. If you have any easter baskets or gift bags you are willing to donate, please bring them to the office. We are very grateful for any donations made.
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Harmony Day
We are celebrating the rich diversity of our community and invite all students to join us in recognising and honouring the many cultures that make our school so special.
On Thursday 19th March, students are warmly encouraged to come dressed in their culture’s traditional clothing or to wear the colours of their family's heritage. We look forward to seeing our school filled with colour,pride and celebration as we acknowledge and appreciate the unique backgrounds and traditions that each family brings to our community.
We will have a little diversity parade around the netball court at recess if you want to join in!
They support local families with counselling for mental health and addiction in the western suburbs, one of the most culturally diverse areas of greater Melbourne. We feel that on Harmony Day we can help make a difference to families who struggle to live in harmony by supporting this charity.
We ask that you make a donation to the charity on this day that we celebrate Harmony by dressing in cultural clothing or colours of your heritage, the donation can be handed to their classroom teacher on the day.
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Y3 & Y5 Naplan Information
As we embark on the academic challenges of the upcoming year, our year 3 and 5 students are preparing for the National Assessment Program – (NAPLAN), scheduled for March 11 to March 23. NAPLAN serves as a valuable tool, offering a snapshot of our students' proficiency in literacy and numeracy.
At St. Mary’s, we view NAPLAN not just as a test but as a catalyst for growth and improvement. It serves as a guide to tailor our teaching strategies, ensuring a dynamic and effective learning environment that caters to the unique needs of every student.
During this assessment period, our Year 3 and 5 students will engage in assessments covering Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, and Mathematics. This comprehensive approach aims to provide a holistic understanding of their academic progress.
We look forward to celebrating the upcoming growth and development of our students, in particular the improvements made between 2024 - 2026 by our year 5 students.
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Bike Fest
An epic FREE family fun day, all things Bikes. There will be games, kids bike circuit, bike packer talks, bike n blend, FREE bike checks, giveaways and more, bringing the community together. Save the date!
Saturday 21st March from 10am.
Located outside our 608 Barkly St shop in West Footscray.
Follow @communitybikehub for more information
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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.”