Newsletter Term 1 Week 2 - Friday 7th February 2025
2025 School Fee Information
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) FORMS
CSEF forms are available at the office for all eligible state concession card holders. Forms need to be returned with a copy of your card to the office by today. Please see attached flyer for information. Where an eligible application is received the CSEF benefit is $150 for primary school students. This benefit will be paid directly to the school and St Mary’s School will offset it against the applicable student fee account, thus reducing the total fees payable. All forms need to be filled in EACH year.
FEE STATEMENTS
All fee statements and family forms were sent home last week. Please ensure you return direct debit forms to the office, if you wish to pay school fees via this method. Even if you have been on direct debits in the past you need to fill in a form EACH YEAR.
For families wishing to pay in a lump sum, fees are due Friday 28th February. All fees must be paid in full by Friday 7th November. Any question around school fees, or if you have not received your statement, please contact the office.
Around the School
This week our students have been enjoying the sunshine outdoors with plenty of play and gardening happening over at Adventure!
LOTE (Chinese)
Our students have been learning about Lunar New Year traditions in their Mandarin classes. To continue the celebration at home, we’ve put together a Spotify playlist featuring festive Lunar New Year songs for kids! It’s a great way for families to experience the holiday through music while reinforcing language learning in a fun and engaging way.
Important School Reminders
SUNSMART POLICY
It is compulsory that students wear hats in Terms 1 & 4 for any outside activities. New students receive a free hat from the office when they start at St Mary's. All other hat purchases are $10 (cash only).
DROP OFF AND PICK UP POINTS
Students are able to enter the school grounds via the ramp on Moore Street. The gate will be open at 8.30am and children will be supervised in the yard from this time.
At the end of each day, students are dismissed from the Davey Hub. Parents are able to meet children either in The Hub or on the grass/decked areas. We would like to remind all parents to be especially careful when dropping off and picking up your children. Please refrain from double parking in Moore Street and take care when backing out of car spaces to ensure the safety of all children.
SCHOOL ACCESS
If you are visiting the school between 9.00am and 3.00pm you are requested to enter through the office.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
FOUNDATION REST DAYS
A reminder that Wednesdays in Term One are Rest Days for our Foundation students. These will be each Wednesday up until the Labour Day public holiday, when students will be at school full time (from 12th March).
TERM 1
WEEK 3
Wednesday 12th February
Foundation Rest Day
Friday 14th February
Issue 1 Book Club Orders Due
WEEK 4
Tuesday 18th February
Parent Teacher Meet & Greets
Wednesday 19th February
Foundation Rest Day
Thursday 20th February
Parent Teacher Meet & Greets
WEEK 5
Wednesday 26th February
Foundation Rest Day
WEEK 6
Wednesday 5th March
Foundation Rest Day
WEEK 7
NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5
Monday 10th March
Labour Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 12th March
Foundation students at school
WEEK 8
NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5
Thursday 20th March
School Photo Day
WEEK 10
Friday 4th April
Last Day of Term 1
Early finish @ 2.15pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the following students this week!
Isabelle B & Louis B
Parish Bulletin
2025 Student Free Days
TERM 1
Labour Day Monday 10th March
TERM 2
Easter Monday Monday 21st April
Tuesday 22nd April
Wednesday 23rd April
Thursday 24th April
ANZAC Day Friday 25th April
(students return in week 2 on term 2)
Wednesday 14th May
TERM 4
Friday 31st October
Monday 3rd November
Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 4th November
Wednesday 17th December
2025 Lunch Order Price List
