From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Puberty Family Education with Cath McCallig – 7pm, Thursday 23rd October
We are looking forward to welcoming Cath McCallig to St Mary’s for our Online Puberty Family Education evening tonight. Registrations remain open right up until the start time. Upon registering, families will receive a Zoom link which allows parents and carers to participate alongside their children from home listening, learning and engaging in private conversations guided by Cath.
Last minute bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DGLVQ
From the Jubilee Ambassadors
Next week, St Mary’s will join Catholic schools around the world in celebrating the Jubilee of the World of Education (27–31 October) a special time to give thanks for the gift of learning and those who guide us on our educational journey. Throughout the week, students are invited to take part in a Classroom Show and Share, bringing in a treasured “school memento” such as an old photo, piece of uniform, or family memorabilia.
At Friday’s Assembly (31 October) parents and teachers are encouraged to bring or wear their own school memento as we celebrate the joy and hope of education together.
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 1 | Friday 10th October | Year 3 |
| Week 2 | Friday 17th October | Year 6 Leaders Report |
| Week 3 | Friday 24th October | Year 1 |
| Week 4 | Friday 31st October | Preps |
| Week 5 | Friday 7th 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) |
Swimming Program and inaugural Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Please note that the 2025 Swimming Program will take place in Week 9 and 10 this Term. The precise timetable will be sent home shortly. We are delighted that the program will culminate in an Inter-house Swimming Carnival on Friday 12th December.
Extra-Curricular: Art Club in Term 4
Please find attached information for Art Club running on Monday afternoons until the 24th November in Term 4 (excluding student free day, 3rd November) Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm.
Extra-Curricular: NEXT Athletics
Please see below for information about opportunities with NEXT Athletics.
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45
Tue 14th October – 9th December
(9 weeks)
Level 2 (age 5-8/P-2)
Level 3 (age 8-10/Yr 3-4)
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Next Athletics l Level 3 - St Mary'sPS_St Kilda East_T4
Extra-Curricular: Chess Ideas (Tuition)
Please see attached information about chess tuition available at school with Chess Ideas.
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
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: