School Administration

DAILY ABSENTEEISM  

Phone 9510 7420 or email absent@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au

(Please notify the school by 9:30am)

SCHOOL PHOTOS ORDERS

Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below for 7 days from the day photos are taken, after which late fees/additional charges will be incurred.

An easy way to purchase before late fees apply: Visa, MasterCard or PayPal

www.advancedlife.com.au  And enter online order code: VQZ BAX AXP

School photography information:

Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased more than 7 days after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately

Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.

Advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St Mary's Primary School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

STUDENT FREE DAY - Term 2

Friday 6th June

STUDENTS  ON HOLIDAYS

If you are planning on a family holiday during the School Term, the protocol is to email  Mrs Cathy Ferrari  at (cathy.ferrari@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au   or                                       principal@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au) with the dates, venue and any other relevant information. These details will be recorded and passed onto the relevant teachers and staff members.   If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email Cathy.

SCHOOL DAILY TIMETABLE

8:40am - 8:45am    School Gates Open

8:45am - 8:55am    Morning Prayer and Attendance

8:55am                      Bel

9:00am - 11:10am  Learning Time

11:10am - 11:50am Outdoor Play and Clubs

11:50am - 1:50pm  Learning Time

1:50pm - 2:30pm Outdoor Play and Clubs

2:30pm - 3:30pm    Learning Time

3:30pm - 3:45pm    Pick Up

STUDENT & FAMILY INFORMATION UPDATE - IMPORTANT

If any of your personal details have changed (address, mobile number, medical etc.), please contact the school office know as soon as possible by email to admin@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au. 

Please continue to update us with any changes in details - medical changes can be made on Operoo and any forms/copies to be dropped into office. Any students with asthma or allergies must have an asthma pump or allergy medication stored at the school, kept onsite in our first aid room. These are reviewed annually and it is important our information and any medications are up to date. If you are unsure, please reach out to Mrs Kat on katherine.reade@smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au .

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

A working with children check is imperative if you would like to be involved in excursions and onsite school activities. It is an easy online application, free for volunteers and lasts a couple of years. Once completed, please drop a copy for us to have on file - as well as showing us the card to have a copy on file.  

https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children

SCHOOL UNIFORM 

All children must wear the correct school and sports uniform.  School shoes can be black leather or sturdy well fitted black durable runners.   Coloured runners may be worn with the sports uniforms.

Please note 'Primary School Wear' Ormond store is closed for renovations 31st March to 8th April. Online orders are still available.

SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP is open on Fridays 

8:45am to 9:00am & 3:15pm to 3:30pm  (school jumper only).

Hair is to be neat and tidy and with long hair to be tied back with a navy ribbon or hair elastic.  Girls wear navy socks with their uniform. For Health and Safety reasons, jewellery is to be kept to a minimum with no bangles or necklaces except for those of a religious nature.  However, remember that these can be lost or pulled through playing.

LUNCH ORDERS

Lunch orders are available on Mondays and Thursday.  Online Order Portal –www.yourschoolcanteen.com.au to register. Orders must be placed by 8:30am.  If you require any assistance with getting started please do not hesitate to call 1300 116 637 or email siobhan@yourschoolcanteen.com.au.

CATHOLIC SECONDARY ENROLMENT DATES for students starting Year 7 in 2027 

Friday 15th August 2025 - Applications Close

Friday 17 October 2025 – Offers will be posted to prospective Year 7 applicants. 

Friday 7 November 2025 – Final date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by the catholic secondary school.

ST MARY'S COLLEGE

St Mary’s Catholic College is a Co-educational school founded in 2021 but resides on the grounds of the old CBC College in Westbury St East St Kilda.

Our School welcomes students of all faiths and religions while fostering Catholic education in the Edmund Rice Tradition.

We are a mid-sized school that offers wonderful opportunities for students to excel in Music, Sport, Stem or whatever their chosen pathway.

Please feel free to reach out if you would like further information about St Mary’s College.