Last Day of Term

Dear St Mary's families,

As we come to the end of another wonderful term, we would like to thank our students and families for your ongoing support and for making this such a positive and successful term. It has been a pleasure to see our students learning, growing and living out our school values each day.

A reminder that today is the last day of term, with students finishing at 1:30 pm.

We wish all of our families a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday break. We hope everyone has the opportunity to relax, spend time with loved ones and return refreshed for the new term.

We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Monday 13 July.

Thank you once again for a fantastic term. Have a wonderful holiday!

Kind regards,

St Mary's staff

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This article includes:

- Link to the online family information session (For those that missed it)
- 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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This week in Community News:

- An initiative from Built Like Me OT
- All Girls AFL Holiday Program
- Little Nature Detectives Holiday Activity
- Western Bulldogs Holiday Clinic
- Rocket Academy School Holiday Camps
- Joan Kirner House, Newsletter

AN INITIATIVE BY 'BUILT LIKE ME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST'

 

Small moments matter —

Small things that make us smile, the little things that make us feel connected, calm, and part of something bigger.

That’s why #WinterGlimmers is happening from June 21.
Pop up some fairy lights, step outside, and share a tiny spark of joy with your neighbourhood.

Don’t forget to tag @builtlikemeot so your glimmer shines with the rest 

 

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ALL GIRLS AFL HOLIDAY PROGRAM, ALTONA

LITTLE NATURE DETECTIVES 

Date: Tuesday 7 July
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Location: Brooklyn Community Hall, 35 Nolan Avenue, Brooklyn

Designed for children aged 0–6 years and their families, this engaging session includes:

 

• Be a Bug Explorer – search for hidden critters
• Step inside the Butterfly Gazebo – meet butterflies and spiny leaf insects
• Build a Bug City using natural and recycled materials
• Creative nature and sensory play with Kieran from My Smart Garden
• Nature craft activities inspired by bugs and the natural world

 

This is a free event, and bookings are required. Families can reserve their spot via the booking link/QR code on the flyer.

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 TRAIN LIKE A BULLDOG THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! 

Looking for a fun and active way to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Join the Western Bulldogs for our July School Holiday Clinics in Melbourne!

 Braybrook – Wednesday 1 July | 9:00am – 3:00pm | Kindersmith Reserve
 Yarraville – Monday 6 July | 9:00am – 3:00pm | McIvor Reserve

 Register now:
https://play.afl/club-finder-map?formats=holiday_programs&orgId=0ca3ed80-4d11-40bf-b4c4-4b9b740f8a14

 SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH ROCKET ACADEMY  

These July school holidays, Rocket Academy is running hands-on coding, LEGO® robotics, AI and Minecraft camps for kids aged 6 and up, from Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July. Across venues around Melbourne, kids build and code their own robots and projects, with all kits and iPads provided. Camps run 9:30am to 3:30pm, with 1 to 5 day options.

Find your nearest venue and book at www.rocketacademy.com.au/holiday-camps.



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JOAN KIRNER HOUSE, NEWSLETTER

https://www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au/source/6-Newsletter-July-2026-1.pdf



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Thank you from the P&F for a successful School Disco & Cookie Fundraiser.

We have shared photo's of these events, as well as Pyjama Day.

THE SCHOOL DISCO!

The St Mary's School Disco was a huge success, with students enjoying an evening of music, dancing and plenty of fun.

A sincere thank you to our amazing Parent Committee for organising such a fantastic event. We also extend our appreciation to our teachers and the many parent volunteers who generously gave their time on the night to ensure everything ran smoothly.

A special mention must go to our Grade 6 Leaders and School Captains, who enthusiastically spent part of their lunch break helping to set up before the event. Their willingness to pitch in and lead by example was greatly appreciated. Disco fever was well and truly in the air long before the first song began!

Thanks to the incredible support of our school community, the evening raised just under $2,000. These funds will go directly towards supporting the cost of our new Ninja Playground.

While the event was a great success, we're already reflecting on the valuable feedback we've received. We're committed to continually improving the logistics and overall experience, ensuring each school disco is even better than the last.

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER

Our very first Cookie Dough Fundraiser was a fantastic success!

Thanks to the incredible support of our St Mary's community, we sold more than 249 tubs of cookie dough, raising over $1,000 towards our new Ninja Playground.

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased, promoted and supported the fundraiser. 

We hope your freezers are stocked and your kitchens are about to be filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies over the school holidays. Happy baking, and thank you once again for helping make our first cookie dough fundraiser such a sweet success!



PYJAMA DAY!

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We love capturing and sharing the special moments that make our school community so vibrant. If you have photos or videos from school events that you'd like to share, please send them to ecross@smaltona.catholic.edu.au

To help protect the privacy of all students and families, we kindly ask that photos and videos from school events are not shared on personal social media accounts or other public platforms.

Please note that any images or videos shared through the school will only be published in accordance with your child's current photography consent agreement. If you would like to update your child's photography permissions or are unsure what consent is currently in place, please contact the school office - We are happy to assist.

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BOOK WEEK DRESS UP DAY: Friday, August 28th.

We will have a costume parade at 9:00 am.

There will be lots of other exciting activities planned for Book Week next term, from August 20th to August 28th.

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How can you help?

There are two simple ways to support our school through the scheme:

Option 1: Donate Your Refund at Collection Points

• When you visit a CDS Vic return point, you’ll be asked if you want to donate your refund.
  
  
• Simply download the app and enter our donation code (2000063591) or search for our school name on the app.
  
  
• All your refunds will be transferred directly to our school account!
  
  

Our donation code is: C2000063591

You can find your nearest return point at: https://cdsvic.org.au/locations 

Option 2: Send Eligible Containers to School

• We will be setting up a collection bin at school next to 3/4W so students and families can bring in eligible containers.
  
  
• Please make sure containers are:
  
  
• Empty and not crushed
  
  
• Have the 10c eligible label
  
  
• Not broken or overly dirty
  
  

We’ll return them in bulk, and the refunds will go straight to our school for our ‘Recycle and Grow’ fundraiser. All funds raised through container deposits will go directly towards keeping our outdoor environment thriving.

Thank you for supporting our school and the environment. Let’s turn trash into treasure and make this initiative a big success!

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Book your babysitter and get ready for a dazzling evening of trivia, prizes, raffles, and games - All Las Vegas theme.
Gather your friends, plan your Vegas-inspired outfit, and enjoy a night of laughter, friendly competition and fun!

When: Friday, 14th August.
Venue: Altona Sports Club- Waterfront Room
Arrive: 6.30 pm for a 7 pm trivia start. DJ from 10 pm - 11 pm
Tickets: $30 pp [Adults only] or $55 for 2 pp.

You can book in groups by selecting a table name and advising everyone in your group.
Tables of 10-12 people. Don't worry if you don't have a group, book under 'parents trivia' and we will allocate. Friends and extended family of St Mary's are welcome.

Please note:
ALL Drinks are purchased at the bar.
NO KIDS event. Strictly NO BYO FOOD.
You can order meals at the Bistro and bring them into the event space.

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! 

Dress to impress IDEAS; Embrace glitz, glamour, Sequined Dresses, High roller suits, Showgirl, Dealer, Granny Gamblers, Old Vegas/Rat Pack, Elvis, today's artists in residence, Queen of Hearts/Card Suits. Vegas Bride, movie characters in Vegas and more or smart casual. 

Prizes for best dressed!

BOOK NOW

https://www.trybooking.com/DNCGZ

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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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