St Mary's eNews
Term 2, week 8
Principal's Message: 12th June 2026
We hope you enjoyed the extra-long weekend.
Next weekend, a very special group of our St Mary's students will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion for the very first time. We ask our school community to keep these children and their families in your prayers as they prepare for this important milestone in their faith journey.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr Freeman, their teachers, and all the staff who have been involved in preparing our students for this special sacrament.
PBL update
We encourage you to share your feedback on our new values and the draft PBL matrix by emailing us at PBL@smaltona.catholic.edu.au. If you had previously attempted to do so, could we please ask you try again as the email address was not activated at the time of our previous request.
The PBL team is excited to commence working with staff on lesson plans to support our teaching of the included expectations, as well as set up structures to begin rewarding students for demonstrating these expected behaviours.
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Staff news
Nicole Singleton, one of our wonderful LSOs, will be taking an extended leave to try out her skills at MSJ until early December. While we will miss her, we are certain the girls at MSL will benefit from her extensive experience.
MACSEYE update
Please refer to the separate article in today’s newsletter that will direct you to fees and enrolment information for the new service commencing next term. You are encouraged to enrol early to ensure your child’s details are entered and ready for commencement from Day One of Term Three.
Our website has been updated to reflect our new provider and will also direct you to the new MACSEYE portal.
Australia's Best Teacher Campaign
MACS is once again running its Best Teacher Campaign. I receive so much positive feedback from parents and students about how wonderful our teachers are. It would be fantastic to see their contribution to your child's education be acknowledged beyond our community.
I strongly encourage you to nominate one or more of our amazing staff via this campaign. You can do so here.
Fee payment
A reminder for families opting to pay their fees in full that payment is due by the end of this term.
If you'd like to revise your initial payment method, please contact the office.
Have a great weekend,
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St Mary's Big Freeze
Gold Coin Donation to wear BLUE!
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Dads Drinks
Dad’s Drinks 
Our next Dad’s Drinks is on Friday 12 June at Mog Brew 22/36 Aberdeen Road Altona
7pm ‘til late.
More than 20 dads came along to the last catch-up, and we’d love to see even more join us this time. These socials run once a quarter and are a relaxed way to meet other school dads over a drink.
Come for one or stay for a few — just turn up on the night. No RSVP or organising needed.
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PJ Day - Last Day of Term 2
Friday, June 26th!
We ask that students please bring a gold coin donation, as well as $1 if they wish to make a purchase at the Pop-up Store.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
On the last day of Term 2, we will be celebrating PJ Day! Students are invited to come to school dressed in their favourite pyjamas for a fun and relaxed finish to the term. Students are asked to bring a Gold Coin Donation.
To make the day even more exciting, our School Captains will be selling leftover merchandise from the school disco at recess. All items will be available for just $1 each, so students may like to bring along some coins if they wish to make a purchase.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled day and a fantastic finish to Term 2!
Kind Safe Responsible
MACSEYE OSHC
- Link to the online family information session
- How to enrol
- Customer Service contact information
Introducing MACSEYE: Your new before and after school care provider.
Online information session:
https://youtu.be/jg0C4kgrHW4
How to enrol:
1. Visit our dedicated MACSEYE OSHC webpage:
https://macseye.vic.edu.au/oshc/oshc-locations/st-marys-oshc-altona/
This web page contains all the key information needed to get started, including:
• Session times
• Fees
• Enrolment information
• Enrolment form link
We encourage all families to complete your enrolment by the end of this term, even if you are still thinking about when you might need care. That way you can book as soon as you are ready.
All children must be enrolled with MACSEYE to attend.
For more information, you can also please refer to the attached MACSEYE brochure.
2. Click the green 'Enrol Now' button and complete the online enrolment form.
Contact MACSEYE - Customer Service
If you need support with enrolment or have any questions, the Customer Service Team is available to assist, Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm (AEST):
1300 501 029
enrolments@macseye.vic.edu.au
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Viva Las Vegas Trivia Night!
Trivia Night Success!
Our Trivia Night was a huge success, with plenty of laughs, fun and friendly competition throughout the evening!
Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make the evening such a fantastic success. Together, we raised just short of $3,000 on the night alone.
A big thank you again to our major sponsors, Xynergy Realty and Loaram Construction..jpg)
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ADHD Workshop for Parents
Would you like to know more about ADHD?
This coming Tuesday August 18 from 6:30 - 8pm we have psychologist, Stewart D’Silva, running a workshop for parents to explore ADHD and how this can present in people.
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
Whether you are seeking clarity, practical strategies, or simply a supportive community, you won't want to miss our upcoming ADHD Information Night!
We are thrilled to host Stewart D'Silva, a psychologist with a wealth of knowledge in child development and neurodiversity. Earlier in the day, Stewart will be running specialized professional development sessions with our teachers and Learning Support Officers (LSOs)—and in the evening, he is opening the floor to our parent community.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 18
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Tri Centre, St Mary's Primary School
- Guest Speaker: Stewart D'Silva (Psychologist)
- Babysitting available
What We’ll Cover
- How ADHD uniquely presents in children (and what to look out for)
- Practical, compassionate ways to support your child both at home and at school
Over 35 parents have already signed up, but it’s not too late to join us! Whether you’re at the start of your journey or looking to add new tools to your parenting toolkit, you are warmly invited.
We look forward to seeing you there for an insightful and engaging evening!
Warm regards,
Cathy Sims
Learning Diversity Leader
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Canteen items
Our wonderful LSO's are selling bags of chips in Term 3 for $1 each.
Every lunchtime from Monday to Friday.
All profits are going towards our school.
Thank you for your support in helping us make this fundraiser a success and for giving our students an exciting winter snack this term.
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Community News
This week in Community News:
- Church bulletin
- Deborah Barrese, upcoming show
https://www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au/source/BULLETIN%2006-09-26%20with%20ad.pdf
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DEBORAH BARRESE LIVE SHOW
Details below for Deborah's next live show.
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SIMONDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE
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MAGIC BASKETBALL
WESTERN BULLDOGS AFLW ALL GIRLS AUSKICK AND SUPERKICK PRE-GAME CLINICS
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- Auskick (Ages 4–7) – Learn the basics through fun games and activities.
- Superkick (Ages 7–12) – Build skills and confidence in a game-based environment.
Clinic Dates:
- Saturday 22 August vs Richmond
- Saturday 5 September vs Sydney
- Saturday 3 October vs St Kilda
- Friday 9 October vs Essendon
ALTONA BEACH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
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Special Recognition
President's Encouragement Award
Best Pre-Teen
Best Young Adult
People's Choice