Take note

A few gentle reminders for the first day, week and term of school... 

Traffic safety tips 

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 also be reminded that Harrington Street is a 'no standing' zone and parking officers conduct random checks throughout the day. 

Hand sanitising and hygiene practices 

At St Mary's College we continue to be vigilant with practising good hand hygiene. Please ensure we each do our part by washing our hands thoroughly, maintaining physical distancing where possible, and using the hand sanitising stations provided at each entry and exit point to the College. 

Children should not be sent to school if they feel unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough, sore/itchy throat or shortness of breath. We also ask that visitors, parents and carers do not enter the College grounds if they are showing any sign of cold or flu.  

Keeping our students safe

When visiting a student at College or kindly volunteering in classrooms or on excursion, did you know you are required by law to hold a Working with Vulnerable Persons registration card? 

It is the responsibility of College staff to check your registration card if you wish to volunteer, visit or work at St Mary’s College and you may be refused entry if you do not have your registration card.

To apply for registration and for more information, please visit the Department of Justice website.

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.

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 lunch or recess.

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

School bus timetable and routes 

The St Mary’s College Metro school bus timetable for 2021 is available to view on the transport page on College website. For additional school bus travel and route information, we recommend you visit each bus company’s website directly. You'll be able to find this information at the link above.   

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.

Hours of operation 

Please note the College opening hours for 2021: 

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

Meet you at Murphy's!

The College canteen, Murphy's, operates Monday to Friday for breakfast, recess and lunch from 7.30am to 1.30pm. 

Our Canteen Manager, Phil Shanny provides healthy, delicious and nutritious food – all made onsite with sustainable packaging, free-range eggs and locally sourced ingredients. You can read more about our Canteen online here. 

Click on the following link to view and download the canteen menu and price list for Term 1, 2021. 

Order online using Qkr! 

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

Uniform fittings – appointments required

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 6108 2571 or st.marys@midford.com.au. 

Please note, the uniform shop will be closed on Tuesday 9 March due to the Student Free Day/Study Day. 

Families on the Green

We extend a warm invitation to all families within the College community to 'Families on the Green', to be held on Tuesday 16 February on the College Green (top ground). 

As our first major event for the 2021 school year, Families on the Green is a wonderful opportunity to welcome new and returning families to the St Mary's College community. It's a chance to meet and mingle with your child/ren's teachers and other parents and carers in a casual and relaxed environment, while enjoying a drink and bite to eat. 

The event will run from 3.00pm-7.30pm (coinciding with the Junior School Information Afternoon and Senior School SEQTA Information Evening). A program of activities will be on offer to keep children and families entertained, while a complimentary barbecue and other refreshments will ensure hunger is kept at bay! 

RSVP

Bookings are essential for catering and COVID-19 registration purposes. Please register your attendance and any dietary requirements by Tuesday 9 February 2021 via this link.

Volunteers needed 

We are looking for generous parents and carers to help out with running the event (including manning food stalls, turning snags, setting up equipment and furniture).  If you have an hour or so to spare between 2.00pm-7.00pm and would like to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Kia Pelham as soon as possible. We appreciate any support or assistance that you can give! 

Milangkani program 

We are so happy to welcome you and your child/ren to the St Mary's College Setup for Success milangkani program in 2021.

Sessions are run by Early Years Coordinator, Meg Kitchen. Meg has more than 20 years of teaching experience and is Class Teacher of Kinder Koalas. 

The program will relaunch with one session on Monday 15 February from 9.00am-10.15am in the milangkani room, adjacent to the College Green and canteen. If you wish to attend, please register here. 

Further information about the program is available on the College website here.

Regatta Day public holiday

Families are reminded that the College will be closed for the Regatta Day public holiday on Monday 8 February. 

Students will return to school on Tuesday 9 February. We hope you enjoy the mini break!