Previous news and information

This page will specifically be used for previous information that has been printed in our newsletter and will act as a "REMINDER page" for you to check what is still in date but perviously published. I hope this can be helpful for you! ~ Annie

Inform & Empower Digital Safety sessions

Over the coming weeks all our classes will take part in Digital Safety webinars, run by Inform & Empower. These are engaging online sessions with remind the students about ways to remain safe online and what are their responsibilities online. Be sure to chat to your child about some of their learnings over the next few weeks.

Asthma Plans & Medication

At this time of year and with the changeover of seasons chances are children who suffer from asthma are likely to need their ventolins more regularly. We have also had smoke in the air recently, which can also make asthma flare up. We remind our families to please ensure that you have provided asthma medication that is within it's use by date along with updated asthma plans to the school office. All medication that is required to be administered during the school day must be accompanied by the appropriate forms in the original pharmacy packaging and will be administered by school staff.

Term 2 Winter Uniform Transition

Whilst we are experiencing some beautiful, warm weather at present, we are also noticing the cold mornings and the need for additional layering early in the day. We ask parents to consider the uniform that best suits the temperature each day at present until we hit the colder days, where we will need to fully move to Winter uniform.

St Michael's Art Show ~ Save the Date

The students have been working very hard already to create some amazing art pieces in readiness for our biennial St Michael's Art Show, both in their dedicated Visual Arts specialist lessons and in their classrooms. They have been studying the techniques of various artists and then applied these techniques in their own pieces to create personalised art works. We are so proud 

We are delighted to announce that this year's St Michael's Art Show will be open for the public at the following times:

THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 

2.30pm Offical Opening, lead by St Michael's Arts Student Leaders

2.40-6.30pm Gallery Open 

FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

8.00-9.00am Gallery Open

We invite you to bring along your family members, neighbours and friends to view the incredibly talented works by our students.

Psychology Services

As mentioned in previous newsletters, St Michael's School has partnered with Advanced Psychology to provide assessment and counselling services for families in our community. We ask that if you are interested in any services that are provided by a qualified psychologist, that you please make contact with Advanced Psychology, using the booking procedures below. You may call to get advice about the services and ask questions as well. Please note that your communication and any services undertaken are completely confidential. St Michael's School simply provides the site for these services to take place.

Library Open Mondays

Don't forget our St Michael's library is open for families to visit on Monday afternoons from 3.10-3.30pm. Mrs Kate Borg will be present in there if you would like to borrow anything or just spend time looking with your child. We know the afternoons are so beautiful right now, but as we draw closer to Winter, you may like to pop in and see what we have in our library.

Boroondara Youth News

Did you know that you can keep up with lots happening in our community through Boroondara Youth eNews?? Check it out for local youth news, competitions and lots happening within and around our community.

SCHOOL FEES & LEVIES – 2024

Thank you to all families who have paid their school account, or who continue with their 2024 payment plan. We remind families that if you have not yet paid any of your fees or if you would like to arrange an alternative payment plan, please contact Kathy Muhllechner  –kathym@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

Any information regarding school fees and concessions that may be available, please see Mrs Kathy Muhllechner in the school office on Mondays, Tuesdays or Friday. 

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Schools collect a range of data about students to assist with planning, programming, assessing and reporting progress to parents. Whilst the curriculum in each classroom is differentiated to suit the needs and abilities of all students, some students in our schools have adjustments made to their learning tasks specifically to support their individual learning needs. For some students, this kind of 'help' could be for a learning disability, for which schools collect data which is included in the NCCD. This 'help' allows students with disabilities to access the curriculum on the same basis as a child without a disability. For further information about the NCCD and what happens in schools with this data, please read further in this fact sheet provided.

Hands on Music

Hands On Music is a company St Michael's has been using for some time.  If you wish for your child to learn an instrument this year, please make contact with Jen Capon via email: handsonmusic.j@gmail.com or phone: 0402 910 330