From the Deputy Principal

Mr Anthony Speranza

Final reminder: Swimming Program commences in Term 4

Our annual swimming program will be underway in the first four weeks of Term 4.

Hosted at Kingswim at the Fitness First pool at 97 Alma Road St Kilda East, each student will receive 8 lessons over a fortnight period. As it is part of the curriculum, all students are expected to participate in the swimming program.

The Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students will be swimming in the first two weeks of Term 4, each day except Monday:

Term 4, Week 1: Tue 8th, Wed 9th, Thu 10th, Fri 11th October

Term 4, Week 2: Tue 15th, Wed 16th, Thu 17th, Fri 18th October

The Prep, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 students will be swimming in the next two weeks of Term 4, each day except Monday:

Term 4, Week 3: Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th, Fri 25th October

Term 4, Week 4: Tue 29th, Wed 30th, Thu 31st October, Fri 1st November

For the swimming program, students are required to bring the following to school:

- Bathers (to be worn to school under school uniform)

- A swimming cap (swimming caps must be worn to participate in lessons)

- Underwear to change into after the lesson

- A towel

- Thongs / flip flops

- Goggles (recommended)

- A carry bag for all items, separate to school bag

Please note that students will be walking to and from Kingswim from school, and that a rain coat or umbrella may be required on wet days.

We are looking for a few parent helpers to assist in the change rooms at the end of lessons for Prep and Year 1. A valid Working With Children Check must be held by the parent with a copy given to the office. If you are able to assist on some or any days with Prep and Year 1, please respond via the Operoo form.

2024 MACSSIS Family Surveys

Thank you to the few families who have completed the MACSSIS family survey. We would really love it if our family response rate was higher. This would give us more accurate and relevant data to use to improve our school

Instructions and a unique family pin for accessing the survey was issued via students in hard copy last week. If you have misplaced the letter, simply contact the office.

The survey is available online and needs to be completed by Friday 20 September 2024. This survey may only be completed once per family.

We thank you in advance for your participation in the MACSSIS family survey.

Footy Day, Friday 20th September and students dismissed at 1:00pm

A reminder that Friday 20th September will be the last day of this term and students will be dismissed at 1:00pm. TheirCare program is available at the earlier time for parents who cannot collect their children early, however registration is essential.

On the last day of Term we will also be holding a Footy Day to celebrate various codes of football (AFL, Soccer, Rugby). This will be a casual dress day and students can come dressed in their favourite team colours. There will be no assembly on this day however parents are welcome to attend the parade at 9:05am.

Term 4 Extra-Curricular Clubs

Please see below for a range of extra-curricular clubs that may be of interest in Term 4

Art Club (New, starting Term 4) - Mondays, 3:30pm to 4:45pm

Hi, my name is Hywell and I've been running the crochet club at St Mary’s Primary for the past two years. I am currently undertaking a BA in Art Therapy through Ikon Institute to become a qualified Art Therapist. I am focused on using art therapy practices to create a sense of connection and encourage young people to express their thoughts, emotions, and dreams, especially in today’s changing world, shaped by screens and the pressures of a complex environment.

I am facilitating a small group art therapy workshop after school in term 4, available to St Mary's students. Registration is open today! (see flyer for details)

St Mary's My Art Club Flyer.pdf

Next Athletics - Tuesdays, Prep to Year 2 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Year 3+ 4:45pm to 5:45pm

Proudly developed by Athletics Australia, Next Athletics is a convenient and dynamic games-based athletics program. Good fun, good friends, and good times in a group-based run, jump and throw athletics participation program for children from 3 years of age through to 12 years of age. What better way to keep kids more active, more often.

❖ FREE t-shirt for all new participants

❖ Play, learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, and social environment

❖ Gain fitness and game sense in a multi-sport experience

❖ 60-minute action-packed sessions

❖ After-school program specifically designed for primary students

❖ Experienced & accredited coaches

Next Athletics I Flyer.pdf

Taekwondo - Wednesdays 3:30pm

Taekwondo also continues in Term 4, each Wednesday at 3:30pm after school dismissal. For registrations please contact Sofia on 0419 876 187 or fx.fitness@internode.on.net

Chess Club - Thursdays 11:10am

Chess Club continues in Term 4, each Thursday at 11:10am (during recess).

St Mary's Chess Club, Term 4 2024.pdf