Take Note

Join us in making compassion count

There is still time to contribute to our Caritas Project Compassion fundraising appeal and help turn compassion into a powerful force for change. 

Our campaign will conclude on Friday 10 April with a whole-school coin line in the Nagle Centre organised by our Social Justice Network. There are prizes of House points on offer for the Pastoral Care groups and Houses that create the longest coin line and raise the most funds. 

To donate today, visit the link here.

Every contribution, large or small, makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your generosity and support of this year’s Project Compassion appeal.

The great bun-raiser | Thursday 2 April  

Don’t forget – hot cross buns will be on sale tomorrow for our Junior and Senior School students to purchase for just $2 each. 

Every dollar raised will be donated to Project Compassion, helping make a real difference in the lives of others. Thank you, in advance, for your support. 

Easter foil recycling challenge

Did you know aluminium foil can be recycled, but only if it's rolled into a ball the size of a golf ball or larger? Loose foil is too small to be processed and can take around 150 years to break down in landfill. When recycled properly, it can be turned into new aluminium products, including drink cans. 

After Easter (once you've tucked into all that delicious chocolate), we're inviting students to bring in their family's Easter egg foil. Simply scrunch the foil into one large ball and bring it to school. The class/PC group that creates the largest foil ball will win our Easter Recycling Challenge! 

All students from Years 3 to 12 are invited to take part. Foil balls will be collected on Wednesday 15 April.

At home, remember to roll any used foil into a ball before placing it in your yellow recycling bin. Every little bit helps reduce waste and support a more sustainable future.

Vacation Care | Student Free Day reminder

Please note that the CatholicCare Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service will be unavailable on Friday 17 April, as OSHC staff will be participating in professional development.

As this date is a Student Free Day at St Mary’s College, families are encouraged to make alternative care arrangements for their children.

For bookings and more information regarding OSHC, please contact CatholicCare on 1300 119 455 or email ccs.admin@aohtas.org.au 

Kinder excursion bags 

Our new Kinder excursion bags have arrived and can be purchased from Student Services for $20.

These bags are designed specifically for excursions and Bush Kinder sessions. They’re smaller and lighter than the regular school bag, which makes them much easier for children to carry during off‑campus activities.

We’ll begin using these bags next term when our Kinder students take part in off‑campus Bush Kinder.

If you’re unable to purchase a bag directly from Student Services, you can also order one through the St Mary's College Qkr! phone payment app. Your child’s bag will then be delivered straight to their classroom.

Please contact the Kinder teaching team if you have any questions.

Upcoming events for the diary

Grandparents and Special Friends' Day | Junior School

Wednesday 15 April 

2.00pm–3.00pm

Junior School classrooms 

We warmly invite grandparents and special friends to join us for an afternoon of fun in our Junior School classrooms, featuring engaging activities, musical entertainment and a photo booth. 

Guests are encouraged to arrive a little earlier to allow time to find nearby parking. Paid parking is available in the Swisherr (formerly K&D) car park, with entry via Melville Street.

Mother's Day Breakfast

Save the date for our Mother's Day Breakfast on Wednesday 6 May, 7.30am–8.30am in the Nagle Centre.

A valued part of the St Mary's College calendar, this special morning offers mothers, special persons and their daughters and sons the chance to pause and spend time together before the school day begins. 

We kindly ask that all attending family members RSVP by Thursday 16 April via the link here. More details are available in the poster below.