Term 1 Week 6 - Friday 8th March 2024
- Grade 6 Jumper Presentation
- International Women's Day
- Pomonal BBQ Fundraiser Photos
- 2024 Easter Raffle
- Whole School Prayer - Term 1 Dates
- School Photo Day Information
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- TERM 1 DATES
- Project Compassion Drive - Week 3
- This week's Parish Bulletin
- Catholic Education Week
- Marian College Year 7 2025 Information Evening & Open Night
- In Our Community
Grade 6 Jumper Presentation
Our Grade 6 students had their jumper presentation yesterday morning. What a great group of young people - leading our school with ‘Strength and Gentleness’ inspired by the Brigidine tradition.
International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we recognise and celebrate all of the incredible women connected with St Mary's. In the spirit of solidarity, St Mary's is proud to be a place where we encourage uniqueness, excellence and fullness of life for all!
Pomonal BBQ Fundraiser Photos
Congratulations to all schools in the region for their fundraising efforts. Over $10,000 was raised all up. What a fabulous community we live in, especially during times of need.
2024 Easter Raffle
It's that time of year again! To help make our Easter Raffle a huge success as with previous years, we are asking families to donate an Easter egg, a book, a travel game or even a gift voucher.
We are also seeking a couple of parent helpers to assist with the bundling and wrapping of our multiple prizes on Tuesday 26th March.
Tickets are still only $1 each, with everyone having a high chance of winning a prize!
Winners will be drawn and announced over the PA at school on the last day of term, and also published in the newsletter.
Whole School Prayer - Term 1 Dates
WSP is held each Friday at 2.45pm in the Multi Purpose Room. All welcome!
* Friday 15th March - JLC2
* Friday 22nd March - JLC1
School Photo Day Information
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the following students for this week:
Denni
Kuno
Ellie
TERM 1 DATES
Monday 11th March
Labour Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 13th March
NAPLAN
Foundation students at school
Thursday 14th March
NAPLAN
Friday 15th March
NAPLAN
Monday 18th March
NAPLAN
Wednesday 20th March
NAPLAN
Foundation students at school
Marian College Year 7 2025 Information Evening
Thursday 21st March
School Photo Day
Wednesday 27th March
Foundation students at school
Thursday 28th March
Last Day of Term 1
Early finish at 2.15pm
TERM 2
Monday 15th April
STUDENT FREE DAY - STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday 16th April
Students Return for Term 2
Tuesday 23rd April
Athletics Carnival @ Gordon St Oval
Project Compassion Drive - Week 3
This week's Parish Bulletin
Catholic Education Week
Monday 29th April to Friday 3rd May
Marian College Year 7 2025 Information Evening & Open Night
In Our Community
Ararat & District Junior Football Association
2024 Season Player Registrations now open. Mixed (Boys U/13s & Girls U/14s)
Registration Fees $75 https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/776d4d
ARARAT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE
WINTER 2024 SEASON
The Winter 2024 Season will run over Terms 2 & 3, and is planned to commence the week of APRIL 15th, 2024 for our Junior & Senior Basketball and Futsal Competitions.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MARCH 22, 2024
REGISTRATION PROCESS
To Register: visit our website: https://araratbasketballfutsal.com/
Click on the "Register here" for
• BASKETBALL: Little Redbacks, Junior and Senior Basketball including Girls Competition
• FUTSAL: Little Redbacks, Junior and Senior Futsal
ALL ABA FEES ARE UNCHANGED FOR THE UPCOMING WINTER 2024 SEASON
BASKETBALL
Junior Mixed & Junior Girls Comp Basketball
• Season fee = $125 per player
• Insurance = $29 per year (365 days) payable to Basketball Victoria upon registering.
Senior Mixed Basketball
• Team Captain to register the team only
• Players will be guided by their Team Captain how to register.
• Player Registration - $43.00 individual Insurance fee
Little Redbacks Basketball
• Great starting point to Basketball from Ages 4+
• Cost: $50 per term + $5 per term Insurance
• Please note: Joining Little Redbacks can occur at any time throughout the season, registrations do not close.
NEW BASKETBALL FEE when registering: Every registered player, as of January 1, 2024, will incur a $5.50 charge, denoted “Game Development Levy”. This has been implemented by Basketball Australia (not ABA).
For more information visit: https://resources.basketball-australia.pulselive.com/...
FUTSAL
Junior Mixed Futsal
• Fees = $150 (includes $25 Insurance per season)
Senior Mixed Futsal
For anyone that is interested in playing Senior Futsal, please contact our Futsal Coordinator Rod Jerram on 0438 521192 and he will advise on the process.
Little Redbacks Futsal
• Great starting point to Futsal for ages 4+
• Click on Futsal Register Here and follow Register for Little Redbacks. Please note: Joining Little Redbacks can occur at any time throughout the season, registrations do not close.
• Cost: $55 per term (inclusive of Insurance)
• ALL players MUST wear shin pads with long socks.
PAYMENT PLAN
If you require assistance with payment for any programs, please contact us prior to registration by emailing: ararat.redbacks@gmail.com.
ABA BANK DETAILS
Any payments are to be by direct payment to Ararat Basketball Association and referenced accordingly:
BSB: 633-000 Account No: 156724593
AGE GROUPS
Age grouping* for Winter 2024 is the same as it was for Summer 23/24 Season:-
Basketball
Little Redbacks = Age 4+ (Wednesday)
U10 = Born 2015-2016 (Wednesday)
U12 = Born 2013-2014 (Wednesday)
U14 = Born 2011-2012 (Monday)
U16 = Born 2009-2010 (Monday)
U18 = Born 2007-2008 (Monday)
U20 = Born 2005-2006 (Monday)
Girls = Born 2005-2012 (Wednesday)
Seniors = Aged 14+ (Wednesday)
*Age groups can change based on registered numbers
**Days and Times for games can change based on numbers registered/teams
***Please refer to our program rules and regulations for further information, available on the ABA Website.
TOPS
Please return all tops to the ABA on your last playing game. Reminder: Unreturned tops incur a $30 fee. If a returning player – you will not be able to receive your next seasons top(s) until your previous one(s) is returned.
UNIFORMS
• Junior players are supplied with a Team top on a TOP COLLECTION day (date yet to be confirmed).
• ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS - Basketball and Futsal - MUST WEAR BLACK SHORTS WITH NO POCKETS.
• Futsal: ALL players MUST wear shin pads with long socks.
REFEREES
We are always looking for Referees for both Basketball and Futsal at Junior and Senior levels. If you are keen, please let us know via email or talk to someone within the ABA. We can provide training at any level, no prior experience is necessary. This is a fantastic way to assist your child, assist the sport and give a little bit back to the Association. All referees are paid accordingly - it's a great way for some pocket money for a child, teenager or extra funds for an adult. Let us know your interest. Without Referees our competitions are unable to run.
REMEMBER:
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MARCH 22, 2024
No Late Registrations will be Accepted.
The ABA will continue to keep you updated via Email, social media and Notice Boards. Should you have any further inquiries please email ararat.redbacks@gmail.com
