Cadbury Fundraising

Thank you to all the families that supported our Cadbury Chocolate fundraising drive. We raised $9759.00. This is a fabulous amount and will go towards purchasing new readers for the classrooms.

Thank you to the parents who sold multiple boxes as well as giving donations to the school. It is much appreciated.

If you still have boxes of chocolates at home, please send $60 into the school office or return the box of chocolates.

2026 School Photos - Wednesday 29 April

StMM’s school photos will be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026, Week Two.

All students must wear their full and correct summer school uniform on Wednesday, 29 April. Please do not send students to school in their sports uniform.

This year our school photos will be taken by MSP Photography.

Please refer to the information sent via Compass for detailed instructions.

All orders can be made via your Compass app or by clicking on this link https://stmmmerrylands-nsw.compass.education/Photos/

If you have any questions, please contact MSP Photography directly on 9499 6555.

School Fees

Term Two school fee statements will be sent out by CSPD shortly.

If you have any questions regarding your 2026 statement or arrangement, please contact Mrs Maria Pagano, our finance officer, at the school office on 8633 8400 or email stmargaretmarys@parra.catholic.edu.au

If a family is leaving the school, the school must be given at least ten school weeks written notice (excluding school holidays) of their intention to withdraw the child's enrolment at the school, otherwise a full terms fees will be charged.

Student Travel

School student travel information for parents and students

School travel passes

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply for a new card or update their existing card as soon as possible. Students who receive a notification that their School Opal card is expiring need to re-submit their details.

If a student has lost their School Opal card, they will need to apply for a replacement card. Note: a new card will not be issued if an existing School Opal card is updated online – you must submit a replacement application if a School Opal card is lost.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card.

Terms of use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use. This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

St Margaret Mary's School Newsletter

Love the Truth

Term 2 Week 1 · 23 Apr 2026

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