Dear Parents and Friends,

Welcome back to Term 4! It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the final term of the year. The energy around the school has been wonderful, with students and staff returning refreshed and ready for the many exciting events and learning opportunities that lie ahead.

Recently, we held an emergency evacuation drill. These drills are an important part of keeping everyone safe, and I was so impressed by how calm and responsible the students were. They followed instructions beautifully and showed great care for each other.

One of the highlights of last term was our school disco - what a fantastic night! The laughter, dancing, and excitement filled the hall, and it was wonderful to see the children having such a great time together. A huge thank you to our amazing Parents and Friends team for organising this event. Your creativity, effort, and generosity make such a difference, and the children are still talking about how much fun they had!

This week we celebrated the achievements of our students who competed at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Their enthusiasm, determination, and sportsmanship were outstanding, and they represented St Mary’s with great pride. It was lovely to see how they supported one another throughout the day. A big thank you to the staff and families who were there to cheer them on!

Our school production preparations are now in full swing, and there’s a real buzz of excitement across the school. Every class is busy rehearsing their dances, lines, and songs. The production, which takes place every two years, is such a special event. It helps build teamwork, confidence, and creativity, and it’s always a joy to see our students shine on stage.

A huge thank you to our fantastic staff, especially Mrs Elise Meggetto for her wonderful choreography and dance teaching and Mrs Catherine Griffiths and Mrs Elise Meggetto for your incredible pre-production work and organisation. Thank you also to all our dedicated teachers for the time and effort you have put into preparing the children, and to our amazing costume ladies and parents who have contributed so much behind the scenes. Your hard work and creativity are what make this production such a success.

As we move through Term 4, I’d also like to remind families about the importance of arriving at school on time. The school day starts at 8:45am, so we ask that children arrive by 8:40am. This gives them time to settle in, complete morning tasks, and catch up with friends before learning begins. When children arrive late, they can feel a little unsettled because they’ve missed those first few important minutes of the day. We know mornings can be busy, but even leaving home five to ten minutes earlier can make a big difference.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership. St Mary’s is such a vibrant, caring community , and that’s because of the wonderful families, staff, and students who make it so special.

Warm regards,
Lisa

Everyone enjoyed a fun day wearing their crazy socks to school!!

The winner of the Lolly Jar competition is......

THEODORE GRATTON..... with a correct guess of 130 lollies in the jar. Congratulations Theodore, enjoy your lollies!

Thank you to everyone who had a guess and supported this fundraiser.

All money raised will go to Socktober.

On Wednesday 15th of October, the below pictured students represented St Mary's at the Region Athletics Carnival. We would like to congratulate them all on a fanstastic effort on getting to this stage.

This term, Grade 1’s have been diving into the fascinating history of technology — from the earliest inventions to the gadgets we use today! We’ve explored how communication, transport and household tools have changed over time and discussed how these inventions have made life easier (and sometimes trickier!) Students have enjoyed comparing old and new technologies and even imagining what inventions the future might bring. It’s been a wonderful way to connect past and present while sparking curiosity about how the world around us continues to evolve. 

Our ‘Show & Tell’ sessions this term have taken us back in time! Students have shared artefacts from the past and explained how they were once used. Enjoy the photos and a stroll down memory lane!

October 2025

• Monday 20th - 3-6 Swimming (Glen Iris)
• Wednesday 22nd - Production Day - 4.30pm
• Thursday 23rd - Production Day - 4pm & 6pm
• Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th - 5/6 Camp 
• Thursday 30th - Regional Basketball 

November 2025

• Monday 3rd - School Closure Day
• Tuesday 4th - Melbourne Cup Public holiday
• Wednesday 5th - School Closure Day
• Friday 7th - Grade 1/2 Excursion
• Thursday 20th - Italian Day

December 2025

• Wednesday 10th - Year 6 Big day out
• Thursday 11th - Year 6 Graduation
• Monday 8th - Whole School swimming carnival
• Friday 12th - Vixen's Netball (G3-G6)
• Wednesday 17th - Last Day of Term 4

Taekwondo

St Mary's Craft Group

St Mary’s Craft Group would like to thank the families who have supported our fund raising efforts this year. 

If any of the new families would like to know more about us we meet in the School Hall every Tuesday at 9.00am and always ready to welcome newcomers and share a cuppa!

Many Thanks,  

St, Mary’s Craft Group

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