From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Welcome back! We hope everyone in our school community had a joyful and restful Easter holiday. As we return for a new term, we look forward to reconnecting, continuing our learning journey, and embracing the opportunities ahead...and hasn't the weather been fantastic?!
Anzac Day Commemoration
A big thank you to our Year Five students who stepped up and lead the school community so respectfully at today’s ANZAC Day commemoration.Thank you to Sasha’s father, George, a serving member of the RAAF, who spoke to the students about what it was like to be an active ADF personnel member and read to us the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
In Flanders Fields
By John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
P&F News (From Jez and Mel and the team)
This term, there are several exciting P&F-led events. You can purchase tickets through our new online booking form, which is now live and accessible here!
Mother's Day & Special Friends Breakfast - Friday 9th May
Come join us in the ZenZone for breakfast - $15 per family
Includes: BBQ breakfast, Granola Cups, fruit and a morning tea spread
Raffle tickets available for purchase on the day to support our library resources fundraising goals this year
St Mary's Trivia Night - Friday 30th May
Come join us at the Specialist Campus site - $20 per person
Includes: Pizza, a lively atmosphere filled with excitement and laughter, plus some fun and interesting teacher facts. Drinks available at bar prices on the night!
2025 Federal Election!
The federal election is coming up on the 3rd of May, and this year we're working with St Mary's parish to host a democracy sausage sizzle—because who doesn't love a sausage after voting? We're looking for volunteers to help out on the day. If you're free to support our school and community, please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.
Extra-Curricular Clubs
Please note the following opportunities for extra-curricular learning and skill development available at St. Mary's.
Chess Club
Thursday 11:10am (all year levels)
During-school program for all year levels, to join please contact Nicolette below or online.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo has kicked off again this term, same day and time of each Wednesday at 3:30pm after school dismissal. For registrations please contact Sofia on 0419 876 187 or fx.fitness@internode.on.net
Art Therapy
Hi, my name is Hywell and I've been lucky to have run crochet club at St Mary’s Primary School the past couple years. I am currently undertaking a BA in Arts Therapy through Ikon Institute to become a qualified Creative Arts Therapist. I am focused on using art therapy practices to create a sense of connection and encourage young people to express their thoughts, emotions, and dreams, especially in today’s changing world, shaped by screens and the pressures of a complex environment.
I'm facilitating a small group workshop after school in Term 2 2025 available to St Mary's students with days to be confirmed, for 6 weeks from end of May to July. Register today with to myartclubhywell@gmail.com with your interest, and to secure a spot.
Next Athletics
Onsite again inTerm Two and ready to run at St Mary’s Primary School. Join friends and classmates for a great runaround after school while tuning up your run, jump and throw athletics skills.
The official junior participation program from Australian Athletics, Next Athletics is a convenient
and dynamic games-based athletics program for children from 3 through to 12 years of age. The focus is on fun while developing fundamental movement and athletics-specific skills in a social and supported experience.
Term TWO at St Mary’s Primary School
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45
Tue 29 April – 24 June (9 weeks)
Level 2 (age 5-8/P-2)
Level 3 (age 8-10/Yr 3-4)
Register here:
Next Athletics | Level 2 - St Mary's PS
Next Athletics | Level 3 - St Mary's PS
Receive a very cool, FREE t-shirt for all new registered participants
Play, learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, and social environment
Gain fitness, agility and confidence
Different age and ability levels
60-minute action-packed sessions
Experienced & accredited coaches
Good fun, good friends, and good times! What better way to keep kids more active, more often.
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: