From the Deputy Principal 

Dear families,

We are pleased to let you know that a range of extra-curricular activities are available in 2025, including the return of Next Athletics. Please see the information below if you are interested.

Before that, I wish to express that it’s with a very heavy heart that I will leave St Mary’s Primary School at the end of this year. I am sincerely grateful to each of our wonderful students and their families, as well as our committed and caring teachers, who from day one have made me feel welcome and very much part of the community. I wish to also personally thank Mrs Ferrari for her support for me and dedication to the rest of the school, as it has been a great privilege to work alongside an incredibly passionate, caring and inspirational leader. My time with this community has been an absolute joy and honour and I will hold the memory of the school and each of you very fondly in the years to come and wish everyone much continued success for the future.

Art Club, returns Term 1 2025

Hi, my name is Hywell and I've been lucky to have run crochet club at St Mary’s Primary School the past couple years. I am currently undertaking a BA in Arts Therapy through Ikon Institute to become a qualified Creative Arts 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 will facilitate a small group workshop after school in term 1 2025 available to St Mary's students. The day of the week is to be confirmed in late January 2025, see flyer attached for details. Places are limited. Be informed first and register your interest today!

Next Athletics, returns Term 1 2025

Next Athletics is proud to be returning to St Mary’s in 2025. Beginning in Term 1, we will again be onsite after school to deliver on more run, jump, and throw skills development in the Next Athletics program. What better gift to give than the gift of fitness this year!

Register for a Term 1 program before December 20th for your chance to WIN!

Term 1 2025 at St Mary’s PS

Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45

Tuesday 4 February through to Tuesday 1 April

(8 weeks) *no class on February 11

Levels 2 & 3 (run concurrently)

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. Be ready for more fun, more games, and more opportunity to grow. Register now to reserve your place!

Next Athletics | Term ONE 2025 - Level 2 - St Kilda East, VIC

Next Athletics | Term ONE 2025 - Level 3 - St Kilda East, VIC

❖ 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

Taekwondo, returns Term 1 2025

Taekwondo will continue next year, same day and time of 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, returns Term 1 2025

Chess Club continues next year, same day and time of each Thursday at 11:10am (during recess)

PRIVATE MUSIC PROGRAM - 

Enrolment for our music program is now open! If your child is interested in joining our program to learn a new instrument, I encourage you to sign them up today! Our program provides students with an enriching and engaging experience, where students have fun and learn a new skill with their peers. To enrol or find out more, please contact Musicorp at 1300 858 911 or visit the website at

 https://rent.musicorp.com.au/tuition_online_eoi/.

Thanks, Ian McCulloch

Instrumental Music Tutor