Thursday 11 February 2021
- FROM THE LOTE ROOM CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
- IMPORTANT TERM 1 DATES
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- ST MARY'S OFFICE HOURS
- LUNCH ORDER INFORMATION
- BOOK CLUB INFORMATION
- IMPORTANT 2021 SCHOOL FEE INFORMATION
- ST MARY'S SCHOOL COMMUNITY TEAM
- UNIFORM SHOP
- ADJFA REGISTRATION NIGHT
- ARARAT EAGLES JUNIOR NETBALL TRAINING
FROM THE LOTE ROOM CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Friday, February 12th, is the beginning of Chinese New Year. This week we started exploring the story of Nian and how the traditions of Chinese New Year came to be. Focusing on telling stories, the children created their own ‘My story dragon’ puppets. We shared these as a school while eating different fruits symbolising various meanings in Chinese.
Additionally, every fortnight two children will be chosen for a Chinese award. This award focuses on their engagement and development of the Chinese language. Keep your eye out for next newsletter where the first students will be announced.
Steph Taylor.
IMPORTANT TERM 1 DATES
Please note the Welcome Picnic has now been rescheduled to this FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 4 - 6pm
FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY
Book Club Orders Due
Welcome Picnic 4pm - 6pm
$2 sausages available for purchase
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Parent Teacher Interviews
WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY
Foundation Rest Day
Parent Teacher Interviews
WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Foundation Rest Day
WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH
Foundation Rest Day
MONDAY 8 MARCH
Labour Day Public Holiday - no school
FRIDAY 19 MARCH
School Photo Day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
To the following student celebrating their birthday this week:
Elliott B
ST MARY'S OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
TUESDAY 8.30AM - 3.30PM
WEDNESDAY 8.30AM - 4.00PM
THURSDAY 8.30AM - 3.30PM
FRIDAY 9.00AM - 4.00PM
LUNCH ORDER INFORMATION
BOOK CLUB INFORMATION
2021 Issue 1 Book Club catalogues have gone home with your child this week. All orders need to be completed by this Friday 12 February 2021 via LOOP, as we do not accept cash payments at the office. Instructions on how to order are below:
IMPORTANT 2021 SCHOOL FEE INFORMATION
Please find attached school fee information below. If you usually pay by direct debit, you will still need to complete an annual direct debit authorisation form as soon as possible.
How to pay your school fees via Direct Debit:
- Calculate your total fees for 2021 and divide by the number of payment instalments you will make according to your choice of fortnightly, monthly or quarterly options. All school fees are to be paid in full by Friday November 26, 2021. If paying fees as a lump sum, payment is required by Wednesday June 30, 2021.
A family is charged the following:
- $1130.00 Family tuition fee AND
- $130.00 capital levy.
Additional per child fees include:
- $230 book levy.
- $80 IT levy.
Additional Camps/Sports/Excursion is charged per student depending on what year level from the below table:
Foundation /Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 & 4 | Grade 5 & 6 |
$150 | $175 | $350 | $390 |
Additional Grade Three Students only:
- $423.50 inc. gst
All Grade Three students in 2021 will be charged the cost of a Chromebook. The Chromebook will be owned by the student and will be theirs to take when they finish at St Mary’s in Grade 6. Damage to a Chromebook requiring the purchase of a replacement device will be charged to the fee payer.
- Make sure you have chosen the Payment Schedule that best suits you from the table below. Note that Direct Debit payments will only be processed on these dates.
- Read the ‘Direct Debit Request – Service Agreement’ on the reverse of this page to be sure you understand the terms and conditions.
- Complete the ‘Direct Debit Request’ form and return it to the Office.
Please see below the 2021 table of payments. If you have been on direct debits in the past you will still need to fill the direct debit form out each year.
ST MARY'S SCHOOL COMMUNITY TEAM
The school community team comprises of members of families at the school who volunteer their time to help fundraise in order to provide students with up to date resources and equipment to further enhance their learning experience. The community team would love to see some new faces in 2021. If you are interested or would like to chat with anyone from the team, feel free to email community@smararat.catholic.edu.au
UNIFORM SHOP
We have some second hand uniforms for sale at the school. This money goes to the Community Team, purchasing resources for the school.
PRICE LIST:
POLO TOPS $1
BOYS GREY SHORTS $2
BOYS GREY PANTS $4
SPORTS SHORTS $2
GIRLS NAVY SHORTS $2
GIRLS NAVY SKORTS $2
GIRLS NAVY PANTS $4
SUMMER DRESS $4
GIRLS WINTER TUNICS - AS MARKED
SCHOOL JUMPERS $8
ADJFA REGISTRATION NIGHT
ARARAT EAGLES JUNIOR NETBALL TRAINING
