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
To celebrate the last day of Term 2, students are invited to wear their pyjamas to school on Friday, June 26th!
We ask that students please bring a gold coin donation 
Just a friendly reminder that school will finish early at 1:30pm
We look forward to a fun and cosy way to finish the term!
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MACSEYE OSHC
Introducing MACSEYE: your new before and after school care provider
Families in our school community now have access to a new Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, MACSEYE, designed to support children and families.
MACSEYE is a subsidiary of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) and provides a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children aged 5 to 12 can relax, explore their interests and spend time with friends before and after school.
With supportive educators, enriching activities, cozy quiet zones, and healthy snacks,MACSEYE nurtures your child’s well-being and development, giving you peace of mind.
How to enrol
To enrol and book your OSHC sessions, 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 their enrolment as early as possible, even if you
are still thinking about when you might need care. That way you can book as soon as
you are ready.
More information
For more information, you can also please refer to the attached MACSEYE brochure.
Contact MACSEYE
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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Parents & Friends Trivia Night
St Mary’s P&F presents Viva Las Vegas Trivia Night on Friday, 14th August. Get ready for a dazzling evening of trivia, prizes, raffles, and games, all with a fun Las Vegas theme. Gather your friends, plan your most fabulous Vegas-inspired outfit, and enjoy a night of laughter, entertainment, and friendly competition.
Whether you channel casino glamour, Elvis, showgirl sparkle, or classic Vegas style, this is your chance to go all out. Book the babysitter, lock it into your calendar, and get ready for a night to remember! 
Full details and how to book will come later. Venue remains the same as in previous years.
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We are seeking support from our school families and the local community to help us with Trvia night raffle donations. If your workplace, business, or someone you know can contribute a raffle prize, silent auction item, or event sponsorship, we would love to hear from you.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us raise funds towards paying off our Ninja Playground at St Mary's.
The P&F Committee has already sourced a few exciting raffle items and would appreciate any help from your workplace or contacts during challenging times.
Please reach out to any P&F Committee members or email parentsfriends@smaltona.
Thank you for your support!
We can't wait to see you all there.
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Workshop for Parents
SAVE THE DATE
Would you like to know more about ADHD?
On 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.
He will talk about the challenges that people can face and suggest strategies that can be used to support them.
Stewart is a passionate and dynamic speaker who has lots of valuable information and experiences to share.
Please feel free to bring along anyone you know who might find this information useful.
We will be able to provide babysitting if required. I will be sending more information regarding this via nForma where you can RSVP.
Cathy Sims
Learning Diversity Leader
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Canteen items
Term 2 has kicked off brilliantly, and as the weather starts to change we have some changes to the canteen.
Our senior student leaders will be selling icy poles & bags of chips 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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