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ASSEMBLY SWAP, TERM 2
We wish to make parents aware of a swap in Assemblies for Term 2.
Friday 1st May - Three/Four R presentation (was originally Five/Six R)
Friday 15th May - Five/Six R presentation (was originally Three/Four R)
Please note this change in your family calendar now.
CAMP, SPORTS AND EXCURSION FUND (CSEF)
The Camp, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. CSEF application forms are available from the school office.
MACS CONCESSIONAL FEE POLICY
Families are strongly encouraged to apply for concessional school fees if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
● Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
● Any family holding an HCC and eligible for CSEF
● Any family experiencing severe financial hardship
● Any family holding a DVA Gold Card
● Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard
To apply, please contact the school office for an application form.
SCHOOL FEES & LEVIES
If you have any queries or require further information about the St Michael's School Fees and Levies, please contact Kathy at office@smashburton.catholic.edu.au or call on 9885 3105.
OPEN DAYS 2026
St Michael's Open days are set and advertised on our website. We ask that if you know anyone looking to enrol in Prep for 2027 to please share these dates and times with them and urge them to register for one of these dates through our website.
SCHOOL OPEN DAYS FOR 2026 | |
| Thursday 5th March | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday 20th March | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
Sunday 22nd March (Special 80th Anniversary Opening) | 12 noon - 2pm |
| Wednesday 23rd April | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Satruday 9th May | 10.00am - 12 noon |
| Wednesday 13th May | 9.30am - 5.00pm |
DATES FOR YOUR 2026 CALENDAR
As we commence planning for the 2026 year, we officially notify families of our staff professional learning days for next year and our acquittal days for Time In Lieu. We have notified TheirCare of these dates so that if there are sufficient families needing care on these days, TheirCare will make the provisions for this. Please take note of these dates in your family and professional calendars:
- Monday 23 February - Team Teach - Staff Professional Learning
- Friday 31 July - Religious Education - Staff Professional Learning
- Monday 2nd November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Monday 23 November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Tuesday 24th November- 2027 Planning - Staff Professional Learning
- Thursday 17 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Friday 18 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
ST MICHEAL'S HOME READING PROGRAM
Last week a very important letter was issued to all families about the Home Reading program and how this will be taking place this year. We ask all parents to read this letter through the nForma portal so that you can understand what is happening with the take home texts and also so you can continue to support your child's reading development.
PARENT & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
We ask please that all parents please check the Nforma portal to ensure that your phone numbers are correct and also your emergency contact information. If a child is sick at school, parent numbers will be called, followed by emergency contacts if we are unable to get in touch with you.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP OF STUDENTS
In the interests of safety for ALL, we ask that parents abide the following safety measures during drop off and pick up times:
- When coming from Victory Boulevard, please walk around the corner onto High Street and not through the staff carpark.
- Park only on the side streets or church carpark, leaving school grounds for pedestrians only
- When parking on the West side of Morotai Avenue, please leave your car to collect your child so they do not need to walk across the street.
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS
Are your children interested in after school Drama, Tennis, Chess Club, Coding Club (year 3-6), Basketball, Calisthenics or music lessons (music lessons during school hours)?
Check out the fliers in our Community News section.
SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM
Did you know that you can access a Social Skills Program for your child while they are at school? The Social Domain is run by a qualified Speech Pathologist, Atara Lebransky, who works positively with children in developing their social skills, using games and stories. See the topics covered here on the flier. Feel free to phone The Social Domain to inquire about how your child can benefit from a program such as this and how to enrol.
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES AT ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
Parents who are seeking a psychologist for their child are welcome to make contact with Advanced Psychology, who run their sessions in a confidential space onsite. Sessions can take place during the school day. If this is something you are seeking, please make contact with Linda Kollind at Advanced Psychology on 03 7002 8006. Discuss your needs and Linda is able to assist with the right program and / or assessment for your child. Please know this is a completely confidential service.
ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
St Michael's School has partnered with Advanced Psychology with a psychologist working onsite weekly. This link takes you to a blog with podcasts / webinars that deal with a variety of topics which might be of interest to parents and teachers.