From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Parent Teacher Interviews
Bookings are now open for our Parent Teacher Interviews for Tuesday 1st July from 1:30pm to 6:00pm (in-person) and Wednesday 2nd July from 3:45pm to 4:45pm (online).
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/yw5b3
**Please note that Miss Ariel Tovey (Y3), Miss Naomi Raffaele (Y1) and Mrs Angela Mason (Y5/6M) will be on leave at this time and these bookings can be made separately for those teachers in the early part of Term 3.
A reminder that reports will be sent home next Friday 27 June.
Term 2 - Classroom Science Expos
At St Mary’s, our Prep to Year 6 students have been exploring the fascinating world of energy as part of their Science learning. Across the school, students have engaged with concepts from the Physical Sciences strand, investigating how light, sound, heat and motion are produced and transferred. Through hands-on experiments, observations and creative projects, students have developed their scientific inquiry skills while discovering how energy impacts their everyday lives. From exploring how different materials conduct heat in the early years to designing simple circuits and renewable energy models in the upper grades, our learners have demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking and collaboration. We’re proud to celebrate and share their achievements as they build a deeper understanding of the science that shapes the world around them.
Expos Dates and Times Term 2:
| Year | Date | Time |
| Prep | Thursday 26th June | 3.10pm |
| Grade 1 | Thursday 26th June | 3.10pm |
| Grade 2 | Thursday 26th June | 3.10pm |
| Grade 3/4 | Thursday 3rd July | 3pm |
| Grade 5/6 | Monday 30th June | 3pm |
Spotlight on the School Choir
The School Choir continues to gather on Thursdays at lunchtime to stretch our collective vocal muscles. The students have used their voices to select some popular and modern repertoire to work on, alongside some school and church favourites.
Being in a School Choir helps primary-aged students build confidence, teamwork and a sense of belonging through shared musical experiences. It also supports their cognitive and emotional development by strengthening memory, listening skills, and self-expression.
For families who might not be aware, Mr Millane, in his early studies completed a Bachelor of Music (performance) and holds an Associate of Music Australia and loves to help students feel confident performing and singing. All students are welcome to join and we look forward to getting out and about more in the community in Semester 2.
(PS Preps are welcome from Semester Two).
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) On School Students with Disability
As stated in the NCCD Guidelines,
“Approved authorities and their schools must notify students and parents, guardians, carers or associates to ensure that all involved in the NCCD are fully aware of the data collection, its purpose, legislative basis, to whom NCCD data will be disclosed, and that
assurance activities may be conducted by the department in relation to the NCCD data (Department of Education 2025, p. 18).”
Please note that our school is currently preparing to complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability.
Parents can refer to the fact sheets below for further information.
Please refer to the NCCD Portal for translated versions of the document.
Calendar Updates
Please note that the Calendar page has been updated with the Term Three Calendar. Please note the following amendments to the calendar.
Friday 27th June - Feast of the Sacred Heart
As Father Jerome is away on this day the school will celebrate with a whole school Paraliturgy at 9:15am at school in the flexi-space, all are most welcome. Assembly will be held in the afternoon, with Year 5/6M sharing their learning and the students who made their First Eucharist will receive their certificates as part of assembly, again everyone is welcome.
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding work over the last couple of weeks.
| Mason G-K | 3T | For always being a positive role model to his peers by demonstrating responsibility during outside play. Mason consistently makes good choices and ensures he is prepared for learning by the time the second bell rings. Well done, Mason! |
| Eleanor J | 1R | For listening attentively to instructions and showing responsibility by confidently starting her writing tasks with focus and care. |
| Lheon Q | 2J | For his efforts to stay focused when completing his written tasks. |
| Bella G-K | 4M | For responsibly working on home learning tasks and submitting her work weekly. |
| Sheihka G | 5/6M | For demonstrating responsibility in all of her day to day activities; in the classroom completing group tasks and independent work, during playtime using equipment and training for netball and in all of her interactions with students and staff. Keep it up Sheihka! |
| Annie R | 5/6L | Congratulations to Annie for being responsible and lining up when the bell rings and being ready for class. |
| Robbie S | 1R | For always raising his hand to contribute in class and bravely giving things a go when called upon. Well done, Robbie. |
| Pippa A | Prep | For consistently demonstrating responsible behaviour in the classroom and around the school. Pippa always participates in learning activities and follows instructions carefully. |
Community Calendar
The 2025 community calendar can be found on the Calendar page but we encourage all families to connect to the School’s Google Community Calendar.
Please also see link to our Google Calendar.
If you wish to add this calendar to your personal device, you can use the following ical link: