Cultural News
New - Indigenous Garden
Plans for our indigenous garden are coming along.
Our students have been very busy in the art room with Mrs Wilson creating art on rocks for an addition that will look amazing.
The Garden is on track to be opened on Monday 27th November, further details will be made available closer to the date.
New - Yorta Yorta Dancing
This term our Indigenous girls from Yr 3 to Yr 6 are learning Yorta Yorta dance.
The Galnya Yendena Dancers have been teaching the girls each week this term for four sessions. During their sessions they girls have learnt how to dance like native animals in a dance circle. Later in the term they will create emu skirts to use during dancing.
We look forward to seeing them perform at Assembly later in the year.
New - Opening The Doors Foundation 2024 Grant
Grant Applications are Open for 2024!
The online application form is at the bottom of this email or alternatively with your Authorisation via the attached form, St Mary's School can apply on your behalf.
Before you apply online, here are some things you need to know:
Applications will take 2 to 3 weeks to process, if all information is provided.
To avoid the busy period in January, we recommend submitting applications this year.
Key Dates
Applications open: 15th October - 12th April
Out-of-Office: 15th December- 10th January
Maximum grant amount
Prep - $750Grade 1-6 - $600Year 7 - $1,200Year 8-12 - $1,000
Approved applications are final.
Before your application is approved by Trustees it must list all suppliers which you would like OTDF to fund for your child. New suppliers will not be added once the application is approved.
For further information please contact OTDF via email or phone number listed below - enquiries@openingthedoors.org.au or 0401 487 414.
Are you affiliated with any Victorian Tradional Owners?
This question is new on the application form as you may be eligible for other funding from Traditional Owner groups with Native Title or Registered Aboriginal Party status. We will notify you if you are eligible for other funding.OTDF will not cover funds where school scholarships will cover costs.To apply for a grant, click the button below.
Or fill in and sign the Authorisation Form below for St Marys to apply on your behalf.
Acknowledgement of Country
At St Mary’s Primary School Mooroopna we Acknowledge the Traditional people of this land. The Yorta Yorta Nation are the Traditional Custodians of this area and we remember their elders, past, present and future. We remember that the Aboriginal people of Australia will always be the traditional owners of the land on which we gather today. We continue to grow through education and reconciliation to a better future for all Australians.
