From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Term 1 Learning Expos
The classrooms have been buzzing this week with our parents and family visiting a snapshot of learning from our Term 1 Unit Relationships. Next Term our Inquiry topic will be Energy and Physical Sciences.
Holy Week - Stations of the Cross tomorrow
We look forward to our Year 5/6 students who have been working hard bringing the Passion story to life through a moving and prayerful dramatic liturgy at 10.30am tomorrow (Friday). All families are warmly invited to attend.
Dental Van
The annual Dental Van forms have been issued last week. Any families wishing for their children to attend the appointment must return the form ASAP.
Chess Club Form
If you are interested in re-enrolling or commencing your child into the weekly Chess Club, please see the below form from Chess Ideas. Chess takes place on a Thursday morning at 11:10am in the classroom adjacent to the Zen Zone, and free trials are always welcome.
House Cross Country
What a wonderful afternoon we had in Alma Park last week with the running of the House Cross Country (Years 3-6). A huge thank you to ALL the parent volunteers who made the day possible!
Congratulations to all students for taking part, clocking fast times, staying safe and earning valuable points for their houses.
It was a very close competition and as per the announcement at last week’s assembly - GREEN house was the winner.
Green - 41 points
Blue - 39 points
Yellow - 31 points
Red - 26 points
We congratulate the following students for their top results in the age groups. The team for district cross country will be announced at the start of Term 2
Age 9/10 Boys (2kms)
| Age 9/10 Girls (2kms)
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Age 11 Boys (3kms)
| Age 11 Girls (3kms)
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Age 12/13 Boys (3kms)
| Age 12/13 Girls (3kms)
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Cyber Safety Night - Community Webinar - March 20
Thank you to all the families who registered and attended the recent evening Cyber Safety Webinar hosted by Marty from Inform and Empower.
The replay of the webinar is available for 30 days (from March 20) and I would highly recommend every parent watch.
https://www.informandempower.com.au/schools-webinars/community-webinar-march-20
Remember that supervision and parent interest in children’s online world are two huge protective factors in keeping children safe online.
Some links that might be useful:
Blog - What is the #1 thing to help keep your children safe online?
https://www.informandempower.com.au/post/what-is-the-1-thing-to-help-keep-your-children-safe-online
E-Safety Commissioner: The hard-to-have conversations: Talking with your child about tricky personal subjects.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/hard-to-have-conversations
AFL Player visit - St. Kilda Football Club
St Mary’s was abuzz this week with the news that we would be visited by some AFL players from the St Kilda Football Club. As promised we were delighted to welcome current AFL superstars Jack Macrae, Bradly Hill, Hugo Garcia, Alixzander Tauru, Liam Henry and Lance Collard to an excited student and staff group.
Thanks to the AFL and St. Kilda FC for providing such a great opportunity to our school. Plenty of great questions were asked and there was even time to have a kick of the footy!
Supporting Your Child Through the Holiday Routine
With the school holidays upon us, the shift from structured school days to a more relaxed routine can be both exciting and challenging for families. Children thrive on routine, so a sudden change can sometimes lead to restlessness or unsettled behaviour. To help ease the transition, try maintaining a loose daily rhythm, consistent wake-up and bedtimes, balanced with fun activities and quiet downtime.
Holidays are a great opportunity for family connection, but they don’t need to be packed with outings. Simple activities like nature walks, board games, baking together, or visiting the local library can keep children engaged without overwhelming them. If screen time increases, balance it with outdoor play and social interactions. Most importantly, embrace the slower pace and enjoy this precious time together!
Recent student of the week award winners:
Well done the the following students who received their certificates at recent assemblies.
| Rocky | Prep | For always treating his classmates with kindness and following our school norms at all times. |
| Theo | 1R | For always being considerate of others in his class and waiting his turn to speak. |
| Christopher | 5/6L | Christopher listens well, is thoughtful and always treats his classmates and teachers kindly. |
| Camyra | 3T | For always putting your best foot forward in every learning task! You work collaboratively, positively, and respectfully with your classmates and consistently offer a helping hand to your teacher. Amazing work, Camyra! |
| Cooper | 2J | For his consistent effort this week to make positive choices during learning times and social interactions. Well Done Cooper! |
| Jay | 5/6M | For demonstrating respectful behaviours toward students and staff in all areas of his schooling life. On excursions, at sporting events, at mass, in assembly, in the classroom and at play times Jay treats others with fairness and kindness. |
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: