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

PARENT HELPERS PLEASE

School Disco - this event is being led by Jasmine Periera and needs supporters on the night. 

Father's Day Stall - help is needed to select catalogue items and run the stall on the day.  

The final event - the major social and fundraising event for parents is scheduled for mid October.  We have a fantastic idea for the event, and anticipate a really fun evening, but we do need about eight parents to assist in setting up the Hub and running the evening.  If you can assist in even a small way with this event, please let me know asap.

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.

S.A.C. Uniform review progress

One of the main focuses of the S.A.C. this term has been a review of the current St Michael's school uniform. We extend our thanks to the high number of parents who completed the survey, providing valuable data and insights for consideration. After reviewing the results as a group, we wanted to share the outcomes with you. 

Whilst the findings did not indicate a strong preference for major uniform changes, they did highlight opportunities for minor refinements to enhance the uniform offering. The S.A.C. has been and will continue to work on implementing these enhancements gradually over the coming months. 

One immediate change is that students will now have the option to wear P.E. uniform for three days during the week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays instead of just on their one designated P.E. day. This adjustment reflects the strong support for a more flexible uniform policy, allowing for increased opportunities to wear the P.E. uniform. This change will commence from the commencement of Term 3.

Another consideration has been for the S.A.C. to review the number of items offered through the uniform shop and review the take up of some of these items. In some cases, some of the non-essential items have shown little interest from families, rendering these unnecessary to offer.

Thank you once again for your participation and thoughtful responses. Your feedback is crucial in guiding decisions that benefit our school community. We will provide more feedback and final decisions based on the data in due course.

St Michael's Art Show

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.

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. 

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