Take note
We have put together a list of friendly reminders to help make your child's transition back to school is a safe and successful one.
School road safety
As an inner-city school, awareness of parking and traffic contributes to creating a safer environment for all members of our community.
With this in mind, we ask that parents and carers always follow the College's procedures for dropping off and picking up children from school. Find our traffic safety tips on our website here.
In particular, we ask for your ongoing support and assistance with the following:
- Please do not use driveways to pull into to drop students off—neither school driveways nor our neighbours'.
- Please do not park in the Kiss and Go zone. This space is designated for drop-off and pick-up only.
- Please do not double park. You may need to drive around the block to get the appropriate spot at the right time. Older students can be dropped at adjacent blocks and walk to the College, and are reminded to cross at the lights.
- Please do not stop in a No Stopping zone for any reason. A stopped vehicle could obstruct visibility of other drivers and pedestrians and increase the likelihood of an accident.
Please also remember that Harrington Street is a 'no standing' zone and parking officers conduct random checks the school day.
Bus transport
See the College website here for information on the school bus routes and services available for your area. For the most up-to-date information about bus services, please contact the bus companies directly.
Murphy's Cafe
The College Café, Murphy's, 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 here to read more about our Café.
Fresh rice paper rolls, Reuben paninis, tacos, quiche slices and burgers are just some of the mouth-watering goodies you can tuck into here at St Mary's in Term 1.
Let us serve you!
With our Café open early from 7.30am, we warmly invite our parents and carers to stop by and say hello.
Why not grab a barista-made coffee during school drop off or a tasty bite to fuel your work day?
Visit the link below to view and download the Cafe menu and price list for Term 1, 2023.
Order online using Qkr!
St Mary’s College has a smartphone payment app that makes paying for school fees, trips/excursions and Café items easier, called Qkr! by Mastercard. More information on how to use Qkr! can be found on our website here.
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.
For more information, please visit the uniform page on the College website here or contact the Uniform Shop Supervisor, Kim Abel, on 03 6108 2572 or email st.marys@midford.com.au
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 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. Please refer to the College Diary for more information.
Contacting staff
When contacting St Mary's College by email please use stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au. If you wish to contact a particular staff member directly, you can search for their email address using the Staff Directory on our website.
Please refer to the communication flowchart in the College Diary which outlines the recommended process for parent inquiries or concerns in the Junior and Senior Schools.
Office hours
Please note the College hours of operation for 2023 are:
- 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (during term time)
- 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday (during school holidays)
Privacy Collection notice
The notice, linked below, explains to families how their personal information is handled in the school environment and is an important part of our compliance with the Australian Education Regulation Act 2013 and Australian Education Regulation 2013.
Browse our photo galleries
Visiting the St Mary's College website or thinking of stopping by? Don't forget that you can browse our latest photos in our online photo gallery. Click on the link here to explore.
Stay connected with SMC
What better way to stay connected with St Mary's College than through the photos, stories and videos we share with you on social media!
Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram to get the scoop on the latest College news and events, and all behind-the-scenes happenings.
For the diary
Welcome Families BBQ
Save the date! Join us as we ring in the new school year with our Welcome Families BBQ, to be held on Wednesday 1 March on the College Green from 5.00pm.
Our Welcome Families BBQ is a wonderful opportunity for our College community to meet, mingle and make some new friends.
St Mary's families will enjoy complimentary food and beverages, along with live music and games to keep children entertained.
RSVP online via the link below or by scanning the QR code in the event flyer (pictured) by this Friday 24 February for catering purposes.
Please remember to reserve a ticket for each family member attending.
All families from Kinder to Year 12 are warmly invited to attend the evening.
Say cheese | School photo days
Please stick the following dates on your fridge as a reminder for our upcoming school photos:
Senior School photo day - Wednesday 1 March
Junior School photo day - Thursday 2 March
Students are expected to wear their full formal school uniform on the day. Hair must be neat and tidy and minimal jewellery and makeup worn in line with the College Uniform Handbook.
If students have PE on photo day, they are to come to school in their full school uniform and to pack their PE uniform in their bag to change into as required.
Family photos will be taking place on Wednesday 1 March in St Peter's Hall. Further details, including how to book your family photo and/or order and pay for your child's school photos, will be covered in a letter going home to families soon.