From the Deputy 

Registrations open for Raising Kids in a Digital World Webinar

Presenters: Marty McGauran and Carley McGauran

Date: Thursday 11 May

Time: 7.30pm (90min)

Registration: http://bit.ly/11may2023

Parents are invited to register for our upcoming webinar on Raising Kids in a Digital World. Please see the topics covered below, or the introductory video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5urKdVDElI

Once registered you will be emailed a link to the webinar and reminder emails. The following day a link to access the replay will be provided. Therefore we recommend that even if you are unable to attend the live webinar, please register to ensure that you can access the replay which will be available for 30 days.

The webinar is highly recommended for all families.

St Mary’s College Talk and Tour Thursday 11th May 3:45pm

Register by Thursday 4th May

St Mary’s College and St Mary’s Primary School have for many years engaged alongside each other to deliver accessible Catholic education within our parish. Beyond a namesake, both schools are proud to share values of Inclusion, Respect, Justice and Compassion, in line with our Catholic Identities.

In light of our schools’ close proximity, and ongoing collaboration in providing enrichment and engagement opportunities for St Mary’s Primary School students, we warmly invite you to join us for an exclusive St Mary’s College Talk and Tour on Thursday 11 May at 3:45pm.

Registration for this event is required: https://enrol.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/exclusive-talk-and-tour

For further information about St Mary’s College please see the note below or contact the College Registrar, Elsie Daddow, via registrar@stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au

Electric cargo bike pop up test rides and subsidised e-cargo bike trials!

School drop off and pick up can often be chaotic for parents, with traffic, congestion and parking a daily struggle! As a school encouraging active travel, we want to allow more families the opportunity to try out alternative school-run options to cars for those that live further, lead busy morning schedules, are concerned about their children riding independently, or simply want to try out something different.

In Term 2, 12 families will be offered a free, four week trial of an e-cargo bike as part of Council’s Subsidised Riding program. Electric bikes are able to get you further distances faster, and the bikes can carry up to two children safely & securely. Through your 4 week trial, you can travel to school, work, the park and back home again quickly, safely and sustainably.

Pop up test rides will be available at the school at the end of May, so keep an eye out for the announcement! This is a great opportunity for you to come and try the bikes and get more information. The bikes will be provided by Lug+Carrie, you can find out more about who they are here: https://lug-carrie.com/

Thank you Lug+Carrie for bringing a cargo bike to our recent Ride2School Day.

Running Club

Thank you to our Parents Lynn (Year 2 and 4), Lizzie (Prep, Year 3 and 4) and Claudette (Year 3) who have kick-started our morning running club for Monday and Thursday mornings. It’s an expectation that students in the cross country team attend the club as training, however any student (or parent!) is also welcome to join the club to increase their fitness or just purely enjoy some morning exercise.

Please note that the club is run by parent volunteers, who will advise families via WhatsApp of the meeting places and protocols that will be in place as the school is not formally supervising the students during these times. You will also be advised of cancellations due to poor weather.

Parents who are interested for their children to join the running club should complete this form and one of the parents will then be in touch: https://forms.gle/DUUo84FQWhMPfb1r9

Final call for expressions of interest, Juventus Football Academy

The Juventus Football Academy will be held on Monday’s at 3:45pm. If enough students are interested the program will proceed. Thank you to the families who have already indicated. Students will learn soccer skills from Juventus academy coaches. $180 for the term, includes Juventus training kit. To join please contact Anthony Speranza ASAP.

Wednesday Morning Soccer Club, 8:00am

The Wednesday morning Soccer Club will still proceed this Term commencing at 8:00am run by Anthony Speranza. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Taekwondo & Chess Club

Taekwondo continues on Wednesday at 3:45pm. Open to all year levels, to join please contact Sophia on 0419 876 187.

Chess Club continues on Thursday at 11:10am (recess). Open to all year levels. $144 for the term, to join please contact Sharon on 0476 024 493.

Please see the community page on our newsletter for flyers.