From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Register for Vision for Instruction Parent Workshops
We invite all parents to join us for our latest Vision for Instruction workshops, building on the conversations from our Parent Information Evenings held in August. These workshops offer a chance to dive deeper into how learning comes to life at St Mary’s. Parents will revisit the key learning principles that guide our teaching and then have the opportunity to observe these practices in action within our classrooms.
Monday 24 November, 9:00–11:00am (Literacy)
Thursday 27 November, 11:30am–1:30pm (Mathematics)
We look forward to continuing this shared journey of understanding how our vision for instruction supports every child to grow as an engaged, confident and capable learner.
Please note that these sessions are planned for parents only - we would love to be able to provide childcare but it is not practical for these sessions.
Please register for the sessions (one or both) at the following google form.
Puberty Family Education with Cath McCallig
A big thank you to our Year 4, 5 and 6 families who joined the online Puberty Family Education session with Cath McCallig on October 23. Cath’s presentation was both informative and engaging, offering valuable insights and opportunities for families to discuss and better understand the changes that occur during puberty. Below you’ll find a list of Cath’s recommended books and websites to help continue these important conversations at home.
Student Reports and nForma
As per the recent Seesaw message, starting from our next reporting period, all student reports will be available exclusively through the Nforma Parent App. To ensure you can access your child’s report, please download the Nforma Parent App from the App Store or Google Play and log in using the email address registered with the school.
If you experience any issues with downloading or accessing the app, please contact myself or Mrs Borgese for assistance. Thank you for your cooperation as we move towards a more efficient and environmentally friendly reporting process.
2026 Technology Program – 1-to-1 Devices for Years 3 to 6
We are pleased to continue our 1-to-1 Chromebook Program in 2026 for students in Years 3–6, ensuring every learner has access to their own device to support learning across the curriculum.
For families of students entering Year 3 in 2026 please note that a new Chromebook should be ordered through the school portal by Monday 17th November.
Orders can now be made via: https://smstkildaeast.orderportal.com.au/
Students moving into Years 4, 5 or 6 in 2026 who already have a Chromebook from the program will continue using their current device.
Assembly Timetable for Term 4
Please find the assembly sharing roster for term 4 below.
| Week | Date | Class sharing |
| Week 5 | Thursday 6th November | Year 4 |
| Week 6 | Friday 14th November | Year 5/6 |
| Week 7 | Friday 21st November | St Mary’s Family Day Reflection |
| Week 8 | Friday 28th November | No Assembly (School Closure Day) |
| Week 9 | Friday 5th December | Year 2 |
| Week 10 | Friday 12th December | No Assembly (Swimming Carnival) |
Recent Student of the Week Awards
| Camyra R | Year 3 | For always being aware of your own and others’ safety while on camp. You conducted yourself in a safe, considerate, and responsible manner at all times, ensuring everyone could get the most out of their camp experience. Fabulous work, Camyra! |
| Olivia T | Year 5/6 | For responding to classmates and teachers in a way that makes our classroom a safe place to share thoughts, opinions and a joke or two. |
| Mareena B | Year 4 | For always speaking politely, treating others with kindness and contributing to keeping the classroom tidy and safe by putting away materials and cleaning up. |
| Gabriel H | Year 5/6 | For Gabriel who demonstrates being safe at all times during the school day. He moves around the school safely, always speaks politely, and is aware of personal space. Congratulations. |
| Zoe | Prep | For moving safely around the school and following teacher instructions. |
| Ruhi S | Year 1 | For always playing safely in the playground with her friends and walking safely around the school. |
| Sophie McM | Year 3 | For always demonstrating safe and responsible movement around the classroom, in hallways, and when crossing the road to our specialist campus. You consistently follow instructions with care and consideration, showing great responsibility. You are a wonderful role model that others can depend on. Well done, Sophie! |
| Alyssa F-F | Year 4 | For making safe and responsible decisions while on camp in Phillip Island. |
| Amelia A | Year 4 | For always moving around the school in a responsible and safe manner demonstrating strong leadership. |
| Ellie A | Year 2 | For showing care for others and modelling safe and responsible behaviours when moving around the school. |
| Gabby D | Year 5/6 | For making sure that all students felt safe to enjoy the celebrations of Italian Day. Keep it up! |
| Zoey Z | Year 5/6 | For demonstrating how to be safe and how to keep your friends safe too at school. Well done. |
| Hugo C | Year 5/6 | Congratulations Hugo for being a role model for how to be safe in the classroom and on the playground. Well done. |
| Annabelle B | Year 1 | For demonstrating safe choices in the classroom by keeping her hands and feet to herself and packing away activities carefully. |
| Ezra | Prep | For listening carefully to teachers and following instructions the first time. |
| Manuela | Prep | For taking turns and sharing fairly in the playground or during class activities. |
| Thomas K | Year 4 | For showing consideration for others by playing safely and responsibly on the playground. |
| Atharv N | Year 4 | For showing safety and care when moving around the school and on the playground. |
| Paige M | Year 2 | For demonstrating safety and consideration for others in the way she readily assists and helps in the classroom to ensure learning spaces are tidy and organised. |
| Paul T | Year 3 | For always exhibiting safe behaviours both in the classroom and when playing outside. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and you make sure to listen to it at all times. Well done, Paul! |
| Mia Quinn | Year 5/6 | For playing safely indoors during wet day play and being mindful of her peers and teachers when moving around the classroom. Well done Mia. |
| Anakin DLG | Year 5/6 | Congratulations to Anakin for being able to explain different ways to be safe in the classroom and on the playgound. Well done. |
| Mia H | Year 5/6 | Well done to Mia for being able to explain different ways in which to be safe both in the classroom and on the playground. Congratulaions. |
| Doyeon L | Year 3 | For being an excellent role model for safety around the school. I can always rely on you to know the weekly safety focus and to show others what it looks like in action. Your awareness and leadership make a big difference! |
| Davide S | Year 5/6 | For Davide, who can, very competently, explain how to be safe at school in the classroom and on the playground. Congratulations |
| Isaac S | Year 5/6 | For Isaac, who demonstrates an excellent ability to recount how to be safe at school, both in the classroom and on the playground. Well done. |
| Arno L | Year 2 | For consistently being a role model for safe and responsible moving in the classroom and other inside areas. |
| Ethan U | Year 1 | For being a good example to his peers when moving to and from the classroom. |
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: