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Events update

We are currently in the process of reviewing our College events with guidance from Catholic Education Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Health. 

 

As expected, a number of our events for Term 1, 2022 have been postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Tasmania. 

  • It is with regret that we've had to postpone our 'Families on the Green' welcome event, which is usually held in February. Our College community really values this annual event, however protecting the health and safety of our students, families and staff remains our top priority. We are hopeful to reschedule this event at a later date. 
  • The Junior School Information Afternoon, planned for Wednesday 16 February, has been cancelled. In place of this event, parents and carers will receive an information package. 
  • The Year 7 and New Senior School Parents - SEQTA Information Evening, to be held on Wednesday 16 February, has changed to an online event via Microsoft Teams. 
  • The Year 11/12 Big Night In and Year 10 Welcome to Senior Studies Dinner are postponed until further notice. 

Further updates will soon follow, so please keep an eye out for a letter officially announcing the postponement of these events in the coming weeks. 

Road safety 

The safety of all members of the College community is of paramount importance to us. 

 

We kindly ask that parents and carers be mindful of the drop-off and pick-up procedures outlined on our website here. 

 

Please note that Harrington Street is a 'no standing' zone and parking officers conduct random checks throughout the day. 

Reporting absentees 

Parents and carers are asked to notify the College as early as possible (by no later than 8.30am) if their child is absent or will be late to school. The following are options that you can use:

Phone: Student Services Office (03) 6108 2560

SMS: 0437 996 701

Email: stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au 

Website: Complete the 'Report an Absence' form online here.

 

Unexplained absences will be followed up. If a student becomes unwell during the day, parents or carers will be contacted and asked to take their child home.

 

Is your child leaving during the day? 

We understand that on occasions, students may need to leave school during class time. If your child must leave, it is necessary to notify the College. Parents and carers can inform the school, either by a signed diary note, a phone call or via an email to the College.

 

Students’ diaries must be signed by their teacher at time of leaving and must be presented to the office to sign out. Additionally, diary notes are to be signed by Homeroom teachers if the student is leaving before recess or lunch.

 

Students, please make sure you always sign in or out at Student Services when you arrive or leave the College during class hours.

Midford Uniform Shop

The St Mary’s College Uniform Shop is located just off the Brisbane Street entrance to the school and is managed by Midford.

 

Throughout the school term, the shop is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.00am–4.00pm.  

Uniform fittings 

To allow for social distancing, parents and carers are asked to book uniform fittings online.

Please note that only one parent or carer and the student(s) to be fitted are to attend the appointment to avoid recommended store numbers being exceeded. The Uniform Shop is only accepting EFTPOS payment until further notice.

 

For more information, please visit the College website here or contact the Uniform Shop Manager, Margaret Ilias on (03) 6108 2571 or st.marys@midford.com.au. 

Murphy's Café

Murphy's Café (formerly Murphy's Canteen), operates Monday to Friday for breakfast, recess and lunch from 7.30am to 1.30pm. 

 

Café Manager, Phil Shanny provides healthy, delicious and nutritious food – all made onsite with sustainable packaging, free-range eggs and locally sourced ingredients. 

 

Click on the following link to view and download the café menu and price list for Term 1, 2022. 

 

Order online using Qkr! 

St Mary’s College has a smartphone payment app that makes paying for school fees and Murphy's Café items easier, called Qkr! (pronounced ‘quicker’) by MasterCard. Learn more about Qkr here.

Office school hours

A reminder to parents and carers that our official College opening hours are:

  • 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (during term time)
  • 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday (during school holidays)

milangkani 

The onsite delivery of milangkani, our birth to five years program, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. We are hoping to recommence the program at a later stage, with sessions to run on a Monday morning. 

 

Further updates will be provided to registered families once details are confirmed. Find out more about milangkani by visiting our website here. 

Reminder: Regatta Day public holiday on Monday 

Don't forget that Monday 14 February is the Regatta Day public holiday and the College will be closed. Enjoy the long weekend!