Dear Parents and Guardians,
it has been wonderful to see how as a community we continued to show support for one another.....
Religious Education Captains, Reconciliation, Ash Wednesday, Project Compassion, Prep Welcome Mass.
A huge welcome back to school from the SMOT library team; Emma Kent, Chloe Jones and Grace Bocquet.
Congratulations to ALL our St Martin's parents and students for embracing our short remote learning experience.
Please check COMPASS NEWS FEED and CALENDAR for changes and updates to school events. Please be aware that adjustments may need to be made at any time to due to the uncertainty of COVID....
Our Prayers, thoughts and well wishes go out to the following families.....
Fr Michael’s message.....Last week I happened to join a little group who were meeting in our church after the 10am Mass. The group was formed by 3 families with young children who were...
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Dear Parents and Guardians, on Tuesday we gathered as a community, both in the church and virtually in classrooms and at home for our beginning of the year school Mass.....
We are in for a wonderful year of Sacramental life here at St Martin's with many of our students preparing for and participating in Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Congratulations to ALL our St Martin's Students for a great start to the school year!
Please check COMPASS NEWS FEED and CALENDAR for changes and updates to school events. Please be aware that adjustments may need to be made at any time to due to the uncertainty of Covid....
Fr Michael’s message….
LOOK TO JESUS - LENT & EASTER RESOURCE (personal use) ITS ALL ABOUT HOPE – LENTEN GROUP RESOURCE
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Information and Instrumental Try Out Nights
Monday 15 February & Wednesday 17 February at 7pm.
St Martin’s is certainly a wonderful community to be part of and I am incredibly proud of how we all work together to ensure our students have had every opportunity to learn.
This week is the Third Sunday of Advent and the theme is `joy’. The liturgical colour is rose/pink and the rose coloured Advent candle is lit in the Church. We wait with joy for the...
Throughout Term 4 our Year 6 students focused on ways that we can support our local and global communities. As newly confirmed Catholics we understand our responsibility to care for each ...
Thank you to our lovely Year 6 Fire Carrier students for the wonderful job you have done promoting Reconciliation and an Aboriginal Perspective...
On Friday we held our annual school sports carnival in perfect weather. Unlike previous years, this year we held our sports at school.
Our Band Program at SMOT has had a very interesting and successful year of learning at home. Since we first went to remote learning in Term 2, the band members have been continuing with...
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The PFA would like to thank the generous support of the St. Martin of Tours Rosanna community, we are excited to announce.....
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MASS 2020 SMOT Liturgy Team
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - CHRISTMAS APPEAL
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What a beautiful day we had on Friday and a perfect one for Zooper Doopers, thank you to the PFA for organising. It’s hard to believe there’s only just over two weeks left of school....
We ask our school community to pray for our Year 6 students as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and a special Blessing, an important milestone in their faith journey...
It has been so wonderful to have the students from Year 6, Year 3, the Preps and Year 1LB in the Art Room this term. We have been busy learning new techniqu...
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Greensborough Road Shared User Path closed due to North East Link Project Early Works. Pedestrian and cyclist detour options – Greensborough Road, Yallambie.
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This week we gathered together as a whole school community via google for assembly on Monday and St Martin’s Feast Day/Remembrance Day on Wednesday.
On Monday we streamed our school assembly into the classrooms and our Year 6 RE Captains shared the story of St Martin's with the students in readiness for his Feats Day and Remembrance Day.
During Term 4, the Year 5 cohort are inquiring into the civics and citizenship questions of ‘What is a democracy?’ and ‘What are the qualities of a great leader?’. This inquiry unit will ...
Greensborough Road Shared User Path closed due to North East Link Project Early Works. Pedestrian and cyclist detour options – Greensborough Road, Yallambie.
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Dear Parents and Guardians, we thank you for the words of appreciation on Friday for World Teachers’ Day. I know every staff member at St Martin’s loves what they do and will continue....
We had an amazing and action-packed Book Week
this year at SMOT! Even though we have had to celebrate a little differently this year...
In term 3 the Year 5 students undertook an inquiry unit where they explored the question, ‘How can we work together to best meet the diverse needs of all in our community?’ Students researched....
This year the school has begun its journey on ‘The Learning Collaborative’. This is a Catholic Education Melbourne initiative based on the research of Dr. Lyn Sharratt...
2020 Postponement of Sacraments, due to Covid19 Sacraments throughout the Archdiocese have been postponed until 2021. Dates for Sacraments postponed this year are provided.....
Congratulations to our SMOT students for a great start to Term 4!
2020 Term 4 Calendar Dates
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Ready, Set, Pray! Children’s Liturgy of the Word @ Home. SMOT Nativity Scene this Christmas. Report from the safeguarding Committee (Formerly Child safety Team).
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Dear Parents and Guardians, it has been such a wonderful week having all our students back with us. We have loved hearing our students reflect on their first day back to school.....
2020 Postponement of Sacraments, due to Covid19 Sacraments throughout the Archdiocese have been postponed until 2021. Dates for Sacraments postponed this year are provided.....
OBITUARY FR Peter Robinson 13/1/1933 - 14/3/2020
SMOT PARISH WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC) and POLICE CHECK RECORDS
SMOT NATIVITY SCENE THIS CHRISTMAS
2020 Term 4 Calendar Dates
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Dear Parents and Guardians, we are extremely excited to all be back together on Monday as we return to onsite learning. We are very grateful to you all for the important part you have played.
Masses at SMOT this week…. Weekend Mass can be found on our website or on our facebook page @SmotParish Weekday Masses livestreamed....
Dear Parents and Guardians, What an incredible term this has been, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and praise to you all. Together we were able to achieve a lot....
Discover the learning that SMOT students have undertaken during Term 3
Our Sacramental Life: A message from Archbishop Peter Comensoli
Art and Soul: A message from Fr Elio Capra
Encourage kids to occupy themselves- an article written by Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators.....
We wanted to share and celebrate some of the incredible artistic work that has been happening at home during Term 3 of remote learning......
Masses at SMOT this week…. Weekend Mass can be found on our website or on our facebook page @SmotParish Weekday Masses livestreamed Tuesday (22 Sept) & Thursday (24 Sept) ...
Dear Parents and Guardians, spring is in the air (and our hair today) and the warmer days are certainly lifting our spirits.
We especially thank our fathers, grandfathers and special friends of our St Martin’s community who have supported our students with their learning....
Help kids to beat COVID induced anxiety written by Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators.....
Over the past 2 weeks, over 150 children from St Martin’s took part in the first ever “Tour De St Martin’s”. This activity was set for their Physical Education lesson...
SEASON OF CREATION 2020 - free program, MASSES AT SMOT THIS WEEK, 'A BLESSING FOR FATHERS' - Prayer
A Thousand Stars -Community Art Project Invitation Banyule City Council
Dear Parents and Guardians, thank you for your support as we continue to do the best we can in the most trying of circumstances. We are all experiencing difficulty in some way....
Who is St Joseph? Joseph is the patron saint of families, carpenters, and working people in general, but he is also the protector and patron saint of home sellers.
100 days of Prep!
On Thursday the 13th of August we celebrated 100 days of Prep! Things were a little different this year but we still had lots of fun!
Staying the course in COVID times written by Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators.....
Premiers' Reading Challenge is coming to a close, So far an amazing 1,491 books have been read! The finishing date for adding all of your books and completing the challenge is 11 September.
CATHOLIC CARE SERVICES, MILESTONE OCCASIONS St Martins Mental Health Check ins,
Marcellin College Enrolment Information, CLC Virtual Tours, A View of Australia from Fine Leg....
Dear Parents and Guardians as we all get used to a new kind of normal for the next 5 weeks please remember to be kind to yourselves....
St Mary of the Cross on Saturday 8th of August we will celebrate Mary Mackillop’s Feast Day. Mary became a school teacher who assisted poor children in attending school.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven - 15th August
God has already been active in the lives of the two women who meet in the Gospel. Elizabeth, a kinswoman of Mary, has conceived a child in...
Last week, the winter appeal items and vouchers were collected by Parish volunteers who assist in the local conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society....
St Martin of Tours Virtual Cross Country over the past 2 weeks, over 250 children from St Martin’s took part in the first ever Virtual Cross Country....
The Term 3 PFA Committee meeting was held remotely earlier this week. In this meeting, we reviewed PFA activities conducted to date and canvassed ideas for the remainder of the year.
Dear Parents and Guardians this week we began round two of Remote Learning and the feedback I have received is that families and staff have embraced the changes made...
MASSES AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON LINE
RCIA & RCIC ENQUIRY FOR 2020
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal 2020
It certainly has been a term we will never forget. I am incredibly proud of how all our students have transitioned back. As a staff we are also grateful for the words of thanks...
Sacraments; Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation. Feast of the Most Sacred Heart- 19th June. The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary- 20th June. St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
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Thank you once again for your support throughout the first stage of return to school.
We cannot wait to open up our library properly again very soon, but for the health and wellbeing of our community we must operate in a limited capacity for the time being....
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Thank you to our parents and guardians who continue to support our staff and students and provide encouraging feedback around the high quality of remote learning provided at St. Martin's...
WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 13th MAY.....is a day to celebrate all the wonderful learning we have done so far this term On this day, we ask you to do what is best for the wellbeing of your family.
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Our stars of the week, this week, are our parents who have supported the home learning platform by adjusting their home life and working conditions....
Hello to all of our beautiful St Martin’s families!
We miss you! And so do the books.....
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As I reflect on my first term as Principal at St Martin’s a few words come to mind - welcomed, grateful, memorable and enriching. I thank all in the community for welcoming me...
We are sharing with you the Holy Week story. You may read this with your children during the Easter days to reflect on Jesus’ journey and what this means for us, today.
Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Campaign.
Leading the way for children during the Coronavirus pandemic -Michael Grose
Dear parents,Friday 20th March marks the 10th anniversary of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). St Martins celebrates this day every year and joins other schools...
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during week 7 and week 8 of Term 1
Any queries, please email: carnival@smrosanna.catholic.edu.au
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OFFICE HOURS: Mon— Friday 9.00 am — 5.00 pm 03 9401 6338. All weekend and weekday Masses have been suspended immediately until further notice.
Dear Parents as we head into a long weekend it is always a great opportunity to make time for yourself and also enjoy family time together.
Learning conversations will be held on the 10th and 11th of March. They are an opportunity for you to meet and get to know your child's teacher and strengthen the link between school and home.
If you are interested in becoming a Parent Helper that assists in classes, we ask that you attend one of our Parent Helper Training sessions
Making new friends and staying in touch with old classmates -Michael Grose
Lent: Did you know?
Lent is 40 Days long because Moses stayed on the mountain for forty days with the Lord (Exodus 24:18),
S.T.E.M 'ROBOGALS'
The following students applied and were selected to participate in the 'ROBOGALS' program at Melbourne University on Tuesday the 25th of February.
Prime Minister's Spelling Bee is being offered to senior school students at SMOT. Our Story Dogs Ava and Charlie are having a wonderful time......
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during week 5 and week 6 of Term 1
St. Martin of Tours is hosting an amazing parish/ school carnival on Sunday 29th November.
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Dear Parents, it was lovely to have the opportunity to meet many of you last week at the Band recruitment night, Confirmation and Prep information nights and PFA meeting......
Books are like shoes – they need to be a good fit! In Library lessons we have been discussing how important it is to be engaged in the book you are reading.
Year six students completed their Zendala's during the Confirmation Information Evening with Father Elio.
Year five sustainability topic 'Waste Not Want Not!'
Managing separation anxiety at school drop-offs -Michael Grose
Ash Wednesday Mass, parents are invited to attend the Mass on the 26th of February at 9.15 am.
Project Compassion
If you are interested in becoming a Parent Helper that assists in classes, we ask that you attend one of our Parent Helper Training sessions
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 3 and week 4 of Term 1
Welcome to the 2020 school year. We have included some general information that we hope will assist parents throughout the school year.
St. Martin of Tours is hosting an amazing parish/ school carnival on Sunday 29th November.
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Dear Parents, Our students have settled into their new classes getting to know their teachers and classmates.....
Welcome to the 2020 school year. We have included some general information that we hope will assist parents throughout the school year.
Confirmation Information Evening and Confirmation Commitment Mass
Welcome back to school! We have two new library staff Ava and Charlie who are trained story dogs and they will be working with us to listen to our students read.....
Band Program Information and Instrument Try-Out Evening - Mon 10th Feb 7pm GECCO
Any queries in relation to school fees please contact our Bursar Mary Milione
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 2 of Term 1
St. Martin of Tours is hosting an amazing parish/ school carnival on Sunday 29th November
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Welcome to the 2020 school year. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you all.
PREP 2020 First Day of School, Prep Parents 'Tea and Tissues' Morning Tea 8.45 am - 9.30 am, Prep School Days, Prep Parents Information Evening.....
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Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s hard to believe that school has now finished for the 2019 school year! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New year.
On Christmas Day all five candles are lit. We light the white candle as a celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Congratulations and Thank You to the amazing Choir for their magnificent singing this year!
The Parents and Friends Association would sincerely like to thank our fabulous St. Martin families for their support throughout the year.
STEM Programs offered at Rosanna, Ivanhoe and Watsonia Libraries during the summer holidays
A huge “Thank you” to all who have contributed to our St Vincent de Paul conference over the past year.
PREP 2020- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2020
Visit our Event Calendar for more events and information
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 9 and Week 10 of Term 4
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Dear Parents and Carers, As we head into the last few weeks of school it is wonderful to see the Year 6 students enjoying the last few days with some of their school mates and soaking up ...
What a fantastic day to hold our Annual Sports Carnival! It was great to see the children go home with a ribbon and a big smile on their face.
Advent begins this Sunday, four weeks before Christmas Day and is the season of waiting. Many of the words we pray and sing are full of desire, hope and expectation. We wait as the days ...
Do you have an hour to spare to help us clean books in the library? This year, we have loaned 33,865 books from our library to our school community.....
WHAT IS THE BIKE HUT?
The Bike Hut operates out of Malahang Reserve West Heidelberg in a purpose built shed by the Banyule Council for local park users to fix their bikes, scooters....
The St Martin’s Uniform Committee is excited to announce additional items will be available for order in 2020.
PREP 2020- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2020
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 7 and Week 8 of Term 4
Visit our Event Calendar for more events and information
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Dear Parents and Carers, Our inaugural Spirit of St Martin’s Week is a time to remember why we love our school and how lucky we all are to have such a great community around us!
On Tuesday 19th November, St Martin of Tours Primary School invited our community to attend the Blessing and Official Opening of The Mercy Building.
A time to remember how lucky we at St Martin's are to have such a great community around us!
On Wednesday the Preps visited the Preston Market. They had a wonderful day seeing all the many different plants and animals.....
On Thursday 7th of November, our Combined Band performed at the Victorian School Music Festival held at Hawthorn Arts Centre. The VSMF invites school bands and orchestras to perform.....
The St Martin’s Uniform Committee is excited to announce additional items will be available for order in 2020.
We are proud to announce that the Premiers’ Reading Challenge was another amazing success again this year.125 Students completed the challenge. A huge thank you to all the families who ...
Thank you for your contributions to the Woolworths Earn and Learn program for 2019. We were very successful with our collection and were able to buy fantastic Science and Digital Technology.....
PREP 2020- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2020
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 5 and Week 6 of Term 4
Visit our Event Calendar for more events and information
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Dear Parents and Carers, Term 4 has always been my favourite term. I think there’s something about the frantic nature of the finishing up of one year and beginning to plan for the new one...
On Tuesday 19th November, St Martin of Tours Primary School invites our community to attend the Blessing and Official Opening of The Mercy Building.
On Tuesday 22nd October, the 3JT students celebrated their First Reconciliation.....
We have had two fantastic lunchtime wellbeing sessions in the library. Last week we talked about having an attitude of GRATITUDE....
On Wednesday, the 23rd of October there was great excitement at school because it was Grandparents Day!
When we began studying the Young Australian Best Book Awards way back in Term 1, the vision was to culminate this learning with an opportunity to win a Golden Ticket to the award ceremony...
On the 23rd of October the Year Fours travelled to the Werribee Sewage Treatment Facility. The purpose of this excursion was to learn about how the treatment plant worked and the technology....
The students and staff at St Martin's would like to extend their thanks to the St Martin of Tours community for supporting the fundraising efforts of the Parents and Friends Association......
PREP 2020- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2020
YEAR 6 INTER SCHOOL SPORT SUMMER FINALS, REGIONAL ATHLETICS, STATE ATHLETICS.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 3 and Week 4 of Term 4
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We’ve had a busy start to Term 4 with a lot of events happening around the school.....
Congratulations to 3MT on their Reconciliation night. The students were very well prepared and their reverence was notable.
This week the Year 4’s attended their City Experience Overnight Stay.....
Last Friday the Year Ones went on an excursion to the Chinese Museum and Chinatown.
We are excited to share with you that the SMOT library were one of two winners of the Children’s Book Council Australian Victorian Branch Book Week Competition....
Way back in February, we introduced the Year 4/5/6 students to the Yabba Awards. Yabba stands for the ‘Young Australian Best Book Awards’ and they are nominated and voted for by children ...
Sign Language Club, a fabulous new student instigated initiative has been running in the library on Tuesdays at lunchtime....
This term Wednesday lunchtimes will have a wellbeing focus. Students who wish to come along will have the opportunity to learn and participate in activities focusing on gratitude, growth ...
Friendly reminder if your child has come home with a grey bag containing Library Books, these bags are our ‘BOOMERANG BAGS’ and must be returned to the library.
Results from: GIRLS STATE SOCCER FINALS, BANYULE DIVISION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL, SUMMER INTER SCHOOL SPORT, JUNIOR HOOP TIME REGION FINALS.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 1 and Week 2 of Term 4
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Letter from Father Micheal, urging families to consider joining the Parish Baptism Team.
St Martin's Parish Annual Children’s mass will be held on Sunday 27th October at 10:00am.
Dear Parents and Carers, thank you for your support during Term 3. We wish our families a safe term break and look forward to seeing our student in Term 4...
Many thanks to all the parents, grandparents and extended family that joined us on the Open Classroom Afternoon. The students across the school displayed their Inquiry learning in so many...
St Martin’s students enjoyed the wonderful spring day participating in Foot Day activities run by our Year 5 students.
In partnership with Rosanna Library the following events are running this school holidays at our local library......
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 9 and Week 10 of Term 3
Visit our Event Calendar for more events and information
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Over the past fortnight we have celebrated many wonderful activities at St Martin’s....
On Tuesday night, the Year Three students and their parents gathered for the Reconciliation Evening.
It was a brilliant end to our book week celebrations with a visit last Monday from Matt Stanton for the students in Year three, four and five ...
On Monday the senior school students ventured ‘overseas’ on their school camp to Phillip Island Adventure Resort, for three days. A lovely time was had by the students...
In Week 7 the Year 6 students organised the annual St Martin’s Fundraising Week. This week was a culmination of the work that the children had been doing throughout the term...
Last week each class had a 45 minute lesson with a presenter from St John Ambulance Victoria. They visited our school and delivered their free First Aid in Schools Program to our students...
This is the final week for the Premiers Reading Challenge! Friday 6th September will be the last chance to enter any books you have read.....
St Martin of Tours subscribes to ‘Parenting Ideas’ which is one of Australia’s leading providers of parenting education resources to schools....
On Thursday 5th September, our Senior Band performed at the Oxfam Fundraiser Concert held at Montmorency Secondary College. This was the first ...
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 7 and Week 8 of Term 3
Visit our Event Calendar for more events and information
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Dear Parents and Carers, It has been another busy fortnight for our St Martin’s Community. Here’s an insight into the last couple of weeks.....
Over the last three weeks, 74 Year 4 students received the Eucharist for the first time. This important Sacrament of Initiation was held during Parish Masses.....
The Book Week Parade was held on Monday morning to ensure Book Week began with a BANG!
To further celebrate Book Week, we invited illustrator Ben Wood in to share some of his very special talent with the Prep, One and Two students....
As part of our Book Week celebrations, the library hosted a ‘Creative Book Response Challenge’. The challenge asked families to work together to respond to a book.....
The Year 3 students were lucky enough to have Mr Rohan Cleave visit them last week. Rohan talked with them about the two books he has written, Bounce Back and Phasmid....
Over 50 years ago there weren't many Australian books, so a group of teachers, librarians and other people joined together to start the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
Year 3 Reconciliation; Reconciliation Information Night; Term 3 and Term 4 Religious Education Dates
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 5 and Week 6 of Term 3
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Thank you to the school Choir for their magnificent commitment and effort in all lunchtime rehearsals and Masses this term. They sang beautifully at the St Mary of the Cross Mackillop and...
Appeal for the Propagation of the Faith Thank you! Good Samaritan INN food collection, Sunday Brunchers
Fr Michael is looking for friendly, welcoming people to help in the Baptism Preparation Team within the Parish. The team welcomes new families and runs Baptism information...
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Winter is coming to an end soon. Time to start thinking about summer uniform. There are many sizes and clothing items available. Please ensure you complete an order form.....
Messages from Loyola College, Marcellin College Our Lady of Mercy College, Parade College......
Dear Parents and Carers, It has been another busy fortnight for our St Martin’s Community. The first two groups of year 4 students celebrated their First Eucharist last weekend....
On Monday the 29th of July the Prep children went on a bus to Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Book week is from August 17th -23rd and the theme is Reading is my SECRET POWER
On Friday 2nd August the year one, two, three and four students hosted a visit from Mr Fagiolo.....
Parents are reminded that there is a 5km per hour speed limit when driving through the school grounds.
We thank all the students and their parents for ensuring students are wearing the correct uniform.
Families paying fees by instalments please note we can not take credit card details over the phone for payment.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 3 and Week 4 of Term 3
Results for BANYULE DIVISION SOCCER ROUND ROBIN, HEIDELBERG DISTRICT TERM 3 SPORT, YEAR 3 AND 4 HEIDELBERG DISTRICT BASKETBALL
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The Alight Family Fiesta is being held at St Bede’s in Mentone on Saturday 21st September.
Positive Parenting Telephone Service
1800 880 660
Caritas Australia thanks families for money raised during Project Compassion.
The St John Community Transport Service is run by volunteers and provides transport for people living in Melbourne at a greatly reduced rate.
Dear Parents and Carers, As I write this I feel like the school break was so long ago! At lot has happened since we’ve been back at school......
On Thursday 18th July, the Year 4 students participated in a retreat day at the Holy Cross Centre in preparation for making their First Eucharist.
On Tuesday 23rd July, the Year 3 students visited Healesville Sanctuary.
BOOK WEEK IS COMING- READING IS MY SECRET POWER
Key dates to note for this term. Check out our book displays celebrating Naidoc Week and Footy Fever.
Book week is from August 17th -23rd and the theme is Reading is my SECRET POWER
Camp Quality Primary School Education Program will be performing in the GECCO on Monday 5th August.
Families paying fees by instalments please note we can not take credit card details over the phone for payment.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 1 and Week 2 of Term 3
Visit our Event Calendar for events happening in our school.
ANOINTING MASS, BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY, MEETING JESUS IN MARK’S GOSPEL, YOUTH Bake Sale Fundraiser
Positive Parenting Telephone Service
1800 880 660
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PARKING IN SILK ST - REMINDER
Parents and carers are reminded that the 2 min drop zone is NOT for parking and leaving your car. In order for traffic to flow smoothly, drivers need to stop...
Catholic Ladies’ College extend an invitation to parents with a daughter/s in Year 3 – 6 to take part in a Cyber Safety Project Presentation.....
Dear Parents and Carers, It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the year. The last few days have certainly let us know that winter is here!
This is the first year we have introduced formal Dance lessons for all Year 3 and 4 students. Thank you to everyone for supporting this great initiative!
It’s been a busy term in our Art room and we have learnt lots of new skills, experimented with new mediums, studied interesting artists...
Open classroom proved to be a great success across the school last week. The presence of parents, grandparents and other extended family members was much appreciated.
On Monday 17th June, talented musicians from the band, guitar and violin music programs performed at our annual Mid Year Music Concert held at Marcellin College.
Eucharist Preparation Masses, Year 4 Reconciliation, Term 3 Religious Education Dates
St. Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal.
Please continue to donate Winter Clothing until TOMORROW Friday 28th June.
HEIDELBERG DISTRICT INTER SCHOOL SPORT
SEMI FINALS AND GRAND FINALS
NORTHERN REGION CROSS COUNTRY AND GIRLS and BOYS SSV STATE SOCCER TEAM
Last Tuesday we served up over 500 sausages on Sausage Sizzle day at school. The weather was miserable, which was perfect for a sausage in bread!
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 9 and Week 10
Families paying fees via instalments, the second instalment of fees is due Friday 28th June 2019
Visit our Event Calendar for further information about events in our school.
MESSAGE FROM FR. MICHAEL, THE LEGION OF MARY, Parish Pastoral Council Afternoon Tea, Anointing & Healing Mass 11 am SATURDAY 27th July
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-9am and 3.30pm-6.15pm.
Dear Parents and Carers, After a hectic first seven weeks of Term 2, I think everyone appreciated the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend! It is a busy time for teachers as they complete.....
We will be holding an Open Classroom on Thursday 20th June starting at 3 pm. This is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and share in the excitement of their learning.
On Friday, 7th of June the Preps were lucky enough to be visited by two police officers and two police cars.
It is a good time to remind our community that the school actively discourages students from bringing precious items to school.
ST MARTIN OF TOURS PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE IN NUMBERS.....
We invite our school families to the Year 2 Family Mass which will be held on Saturday 15th June at 6pm in the Church.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal.
Please continue to donate Winter Clothing until 28 June.
It’s now time to “INVEST “ in our Parish to ensure that it continues to grow and flourish. Please complete your pledge details and return to the Parish office by Sunday 16 June.
HEIDELBERG DISTRICT INTER SCHOOL SPORT ROUND 7
AND BANYULE DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Bottom Yard opens at 3:15pm.
Please note that the gates to bottom yard are scheduled to be opened at 3:15pm each day.
Families paying fees via installments, the second installment of fees is due Friday 28th June 2019
It is great that we have the facility to be able to allow our students to be dropped off safely in the school grounds before school.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 7 and Week 8
Visit our Event Calendar for further information about events in our school.
A farewell morning tea for Itria Frijo (Parish Secretary) will be held this Sunday 16th June after the 10am Mass in the Community Centre.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-9am and 3.30pm-6.15pm.
Dear Parents and Carers,
it has been another big fortnight here at St Martin’s. Here are just a few of the highlights......
Year 2 students working together to build a huge sand structure using their STEM creativity...
Ciao tutti! The year 5 and 6 students have just completed a wonderful unit of work about Carnevale in Italy....
St. Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal
The House Captains and students of St. Martin's are organising the St Vincent Winter Appeal. Please donate: Winter Clothing, Warm blankets, slippers....
On Monday night we celebrated the many gifts that Mr Dane Malone, our Principal, brought to our school community....
Eucharist Information Evening, Eucharist Commitment Masses and Class Mass Dates
We have been using our new Year 4, 5 and 6 learning space for nearly two terms now....
Tourette Syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary, irresistible body movements and vocalizations called “tics”....
On Thursday 30th May, our Senior Concert Band traveled to the Hawthorn Arts Centre to perform at the Boroondara Eisteddfod 2019!
HEIDELBERG DISTRICT INTER SCHOOL SPORT
The children in Year 6 are enjoying their experience on Inter School Sport and are improving their skills throughout the term....
Congratulations to all our students who performed at our lunchtime concert last Thursday! Students from the Junior and Senior choir, Senior Concert Band, solo and duo instrumental groups.....
Bottom Yard opens at 3:15pm
Please note that the gates to bottom yard are scheduled to be opened at 3:15pm each day. In the afternoon, the bottom yard is used for physical education lessons...
It's getting cold...time for winter uniforms!
A reminder that students have a few different options available to them with the winter uniform.
Kiss and Drop
It is great that we have the facility to be able to allow our students to be dropped off safely in the school grounds before school......
Families paying fees via installments, the second installment of fees is due Friday 28th June 2019
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 5 and Week 6
Visit our Event Calendar for further information about events in our school.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-9am and 3.30pm-6.15pm.
MESSAGE FROM FR. MICHAEL
Fr. Richard Leonard in his homily at St Pius X on Tuesday 21st May (during the Parish Mission)- spoke about the truth that everyone of us desires the gift of peac...
Dear Parents and Carers, Schools are always busy places and we are certainly keeping up with that mantra at the moment.....
On Monday 13th of May, the Preps went on a community walk along the Ivanhoe shopping strip....
Thank you to everyone for your patience during our emergency evacuation drill. It is a legal requirement that schools perform emergency evacuation/lock down drills regularly....
Last Tuesday, 7th May, Brother Doug from the Exodus Community came to talk to the year 5 students. He spoke about how even the smallest things, such as donations of shampoo are ‘beautiful...
Confirmation, First Eucharist Information Evening, Term 2 Religious Education Dates.....
FIRE Carriers is an initiative of Vicki Clark, former coordinator at Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) and is under the umbrella of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The purpose of the FIRE...
During Term 2 the Year Three and Four students are participating in Dance Lessons. The students are learning formal ballroom dance routines such as the Waltz, the Cha Cha and...
HOW DO I GET MY HANDS ON A GOLDEN TICKET to the YABBA Awards? The Year Four, Five and Six classes were so excited when the YABBA 2019 shortlist of books was released last week.
HEIDELBERG DISTRICT INTER SCHOOL SPORT
This term the children in Year 6 have begun their Inter School Sport competition against 7 other schools in the Heidelberg District.....
St Martin of Tours Parish is currently running our Parish Stewardship Program. The Program recognises that ‘Parishes are the Heartbeat of the Church’ and challenges us all to reflect on...
St Martin’s is proud to enter into a partnership with our local Rosanna Library. This will bring some incredible opportunities that St Martin’s students...
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 3 and Week 4
If your child wishes to be part of the Premiers' Reading Challenge please complete the note which has been sent home with students.....
North East Link will complete the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. North East Link will connect an upgraded Eastern Freeway to the M80 Ring Road in Greensborough, including...
There are plenty of second hand uniforms available for sale. Please check lost property regularly as there are a large number of items waiting to be collected.
OUR PARISH MISSION—LIVING A CONTEMPORARY CATHOLIC LIFE OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE WHEN & WHERE—MONDAY 20, TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 MAY
Dear parents, with so many stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, support staff, Fr Michael, the parish, the broader community to name just a few) making decisions...
2019 Naplan Testing starts on Tuesday 14th May and concludes on Thursday 16th May....
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge The Reading Challenge is back and we can’t wait to get started! New Books in the Library, Comic Con.....
Last Friday a letter was sent together with relevant documents to all Year 6 families outlining the critical dates for the transition process for secondary school. Parents are asked to......
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 2
This week Fr. Michael and I began meeting with new families that have placed applications for prep next year.
Children are expected to change into their winter uniform as of next week. Please refer to the winter uniform list below.....
Back from Easter holidays and we’ve already kicked off Term 2 fundraising with a successful Bunnings BBQ held at last Sunday, raising $1550. Despite the poor weather, we still had a good ...
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-9am and 3.30pm-6.15pm.
OSHClub will be operating during the two school closure days on Tuesday 23rd April and Wednesday 24th April.
OUR PARISH MISSION—LIVING A CONTEMPORARY CATHOLIC LIFE OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE,
PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM 2019— SATURDAY 4, SUNDAY 5 May, COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION— EXHIBITION 4, 5 May
PARKING IN SILK ST - REMINDER
Parents and carers are reminded that the 2 min drop zone is NOT for parking and leaving your car. In order for traffic to flow smoothly, drivers need to stop...
ST PATRICK'S DAY 2019, ST MARTIN'S WORKING BEE AND OPEN DAY, WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ART ROOM PREP - YEAR 3...
IT’S TIME TO START GETTING EXCITED ABOUT THE
PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE and the YABBA AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 8 to Week 10
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-9am and 3.30pm-6.15pm.
OSHClub will be operating during the two school closure days on Tuesday 23rd April and Wednesday 24th April.
EASTER LITURGY TIMES 2019
LENTEN RECONCILIATION: Tuesday 16th April at 7.30 pm
HOLY
TOP BORROWERS FOR TERM 1
Books having been flying out the door at the Library so far this term with so many keen readers at St Martin's!
TRANQUIL TUESDAY has been a success...
ST PATRICK'S DAY MASS, Our student leaders ventured into the city today for the St Patrick’s Day Mass....
Term 1 Junior Music News
Congratulations to all the children in the Junior and Senior Choirs for singing so beautifully at the Ash Wednesday Mass last week!
Congratulations to the St Martin’s students who participated in the Heidelberg Swimming Carnival and the Banyule Division Swimming Carnival.
Chess Club is here again at St. Martin of Tours!
This year Chess Club will be running on a Tuesday during first break. At Chess Club the students have a chance to learn about the game.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 6 and Week 7
The PFA has had a busy start to Term 1 with two successful events, the Snow Cones Day and the annual Shrove Tuesday picnic. It was wonderful to see so many families come along....
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
Our Lenten Theme for 2019 is “DYING AND RISING EVERYDAY”
Our Lenten theme is Dying to our smallness, egocentricity and meanness, and rising to new life in the Spirit, made more whole, gen...
Dear Parents, as we prepare for Lent, let us pray. Loving and gracious God, be with us during this season of Lent, as we respond to your call for conversion of heart and life.
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Confirmation Commitment Masses, Term 1 Religious Dates, What is the Plenary Council.....
ROBOGALS Excursion was held at Melbourne University on Tuesday 26th of February. Students participated in challenges using robots and were tasked with working with students from other schools....
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 4 and Week 5
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP; “ALL I HAVE IS YOURS” Forty days to freedom—Michael McGirr
ASH Wednesday 6th March Mass Times, Anointing Mass, Parish Mission May, Italian Language Classes...
Open Days, Colour Fun Runs and Playgroup activities happening throughout our Community
Dear Parents, It has been a calm start to the school year with students settling very well. Please take time to read the detailed information of activities happening in our school....
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Prep Welcome Mass, Term 1 Religious Dates, What is the Plenary Council.....
We welcome our new and current families to our Library Resource Centre (LRC). Please read about our Boomerang Bags, Makerspace and Library Timetable...
Learning Conversations 12th and 13th of March. They are an opportunity for you to meet and get to know your child's teacher and strengthen the link between school and home.
Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic efforts during Week 2 and Week 3
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP; “ALL I HAVE IS YOURS” Forty days to freedom—Michael McGirr
ASH Wednesday 6th March Mass Times.
Dear Parents, Welcome back everybody to another school year. We trust you had a safe and happy holiday, refreshed and ready to go. We look forward to 2019 with much enthusiasm...
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Beginning of School Year Mass, Term 1 Religious Education Dates.
Parent Information 2019.
We have included some general information that we hope will assist parents throughout the school year....
PREP -First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2019, Prep Parent -Information Evening
Visit our School Event Calendar regularly for up to date school activities.
Heidelberg Junior Football Club, St Martin's Playgroup, Soccer SealPony
Dear Parents, My prayers and thoughts are with our families as we complete the last couple of weeks of what has been a very busy year. It is hard to believe that Christmas Day is only...
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Advent, The coming of Jesus, the light of the world.
Sacramental Dates 2019
Congratulations to the following students for their efforts during Week 10
PREP 2019- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2019
Event Consent and Student Absence Instructions. Please contact the school office if you have any queries.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
WELCOME TO CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH Message from Fr. Michael, Mass times for Advent & Christmas 2018
Dear Parents, I hope that this Advent season brings the families of St Martin’s together as one to celebrate and reinvigorate ourselves as we prepare for the coming of the new...
Year Two Excursion... May the Force be with you.
Year Three and Four RAP showcase. Last week Years Three and Four showcased what they had been learning....
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Advent, The coming of Jesus, the light of the world.
Sacramental Dates 2019
Congratulations to the following students for their efforts during Week 8 and Week 9
The reporting practices at St Martin’s has regularly evolved over the years, and will continue to do so. This year’s Semester 2 Reports will see another major advancement in our reporting...
PREP 2019- First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2019
Event Consent and Student Absence Instructions. Please contact the school office if you have any queries.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
WELCOME TO CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH 2018- Mass times for Advent & Christmas 2018
DIGIMAKER Computer Programming Club Grades 3-6, Banyule JFC Girls Football, Templestowe United FC
Dear Parents, Life is certainly busy at present with so many events planned as we move towards the end of the school year. Last week we had the first of our Prep Orientation sessions...
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Advent, The coming of Jesus, the light of the world.
The reporting practices at St Martin’s has regularly evolved over the years, and will continue to do so. This year’s Semester 2 Reports will see another major advancement in our reporting...
PREP 2019 Orientation Dates, First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2019
St Martin's Dads Christmas Break Up, School Concert, Canteen News, Second Hand Uniforms....
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
SATURDAY 8th December Anointing and Healing Mass; PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING—SUNDAY 9th DEC....
HJFC Girls Footy, St Martin Panthers, Loyola Twilight Market 2 Dec, Socials Tennis Club,
St Martin's Feast Day, Library News, Marcellin School Leaders, Community Feedback, Parent Helper 'Thank You' Afternoon, Building Update.....
Premiers’ Reading Challenge, Green Screen Technology, Author Visit, Lost Books in the Library
Prep - Year 3 Chess Tournament, Year 1 Chinese Museum Excursion;
The reporting practices at St Martin’s has regularly evolved over the years, and will continue to do so. This year’s Semester 2 Reports will see another major advancement in our reporting...
As a school, we are reviewing our current policy on Homework this term. The new policy will reflect a change in name from Homework to “Home Learning”.....
PREP 2019 Parent Welcome Dinner, Transition (Orientation) Dates, First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1 2019
St Martin's Feast Day Twilight Sports Carnival, School Concert, Dads SAVE THE DATE, 2019 School Start Date, Second Hand Uniforms,
COMPASS: Any queries please contact the school office.
Event Consent and Student Absence Instructions
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
FEAST OF ST MARTIN OF TOURS Sunday 11th November 10am Mass; SATURDAY 8th December Anointing and Healing Mass; PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING—SUNDAY 9th DEC....
Grandparents Day for Prep Students, Year 4 Camp, Premiers Reading Challenge Anthony Carbine to acknowledge the reading efforts of our students on Monday morning 29 October, The BIG Move.....
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
All Saints Day Thursday 1st November.
Who is Mary Glowrey?
Mass for All Souls Friday 2nd November 9:15am
NORTHERN REGION ATHLETICS: On Wednesday 17th October, 11 children from St Martin of Tours competed in the Northern Region Athletics Carnival....
PREP 2019 Parent Welcome Dinner, Transition(Orientation) Dates, First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1
St Martin's Feast Day Twilight Sports Carnival, School Concert, PFA Gelati Day, 2019 School Start Date, Second Hand Uniforms, Cup Eve Social Event
COMPASS: Any queries please contact the school office.
Event Consent and Student Absence Instructions
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
MEMORIAL MASS -Thursday 1st November 7.30pm
MASS FOR ALL SOULS - Friday 2nd November 9.15am
FEAST OF ST MARTIN OF TOURS Sunday 11th November 10am Mass
Welcome back for the final term of 2018! In this news...School Holiday Works, Funding Success for Catholic Schools, Parish Education Board, Prep 2019 News, School Uniform, Year 6 Graduation...
Year 2 Specialist Art Program; POND LIFE.....
Footy Day Fun!
Open Classroom Afternoon. During the last week of Term 3 the students were very excited to share their learning for the term ...
St Martin of Tours, Pray For Us.
Year 1 Family Mass, Saturday 20th Oct.
October is the month of Mary and the Rosary.
What is a Plenary Council....
PREP 2019 Parent Welcome Dinner, Transition(Orientation) Dates, First Day of School, Prep Students School Days and Times -Term 1
Piano News, Pupil Free Days, Twilight Sports, School Concert, PFA Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser, 2019 School Start Date....
A message from Fr. Michael, who is currently involved in the New Life Program.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
There are plenty of second hand summer uniforms available for sale. Please check lost property as there are always a large number of labeled and ....
Another busy term has almost come to an end and I can truly say it has been a most happy, productive and successful term. I congratulate all the students for their efforts and progress this term
The new facility is still due for completion at the end of October. At present cabinetry is being installed and painting is being finished. Over the next fortnight surr...
The students and teachers in the Junior School are enjoying using the new sets of books during Teacher Focus Groups. These engaging books facilitate students’ ability to read increasingly...
Thank you to those families who have logged into Compass. If your Compass Family Envelope did not make it home or has been misplaced please contact the school office so that it can be res...
This year the students will have a camping experience in the city!
St. Martin of Tours Primary School We are a Respectful Relationships School
School Fee Payments
For families who are paying school fees via instalment option. All fees are to be finalised by Friday 21st September 2018.For families paying via fortnightly direct de...
Congratulations to the following students for their efforts during Week 8, Week 9 and Week 10
Twilight Sports: Friday 9th November Parade College, 2.30pm-6.00pm.School Concert: Thursday 6th December 6.30pm Parade College.
2018 TERM DATESTERM 3Concludes Thursday 20th September; 1pm...
St Martin's School Disco Thursday 20th September
Just a reminder that the annual SMOT disco will be held this Thursday 20th of September. It is a fun way for students to finish off a bus...
Summer Uniform change over date is fast approaching, please place your order for second hand uniforms
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
The St Martin's of Tours Playgroup has been running for over 13 years, meeting every Friday of the school term in the OSHClub room below the church from 9-11am. Preschool children of all ...
A SPRING BLESSING
Ah, the blessings of spring - a time of renewed hope
A joyful new outlook on life
The trees are dressed in beautiful blossoms, flowers emerging from a renewed earth
Bir...
We know that we’ve been teasing you for a while about the new Compass Parent Portal, now we can finally say that we are ready to roll! On Monday 10th September your eldest child shall brin...
The library team would like to thank all of our SMOT community for the enthusiastic way you participated in Book Week this year. Our final Book Week activity was our story night. The ...
NAPLAN
NAPLAN results have been released but the individual reports have yet to be delivered to the school.
Our school results reflect that we are above the state in the areas assess...
St. Martin of Tours Primary School We are a Respectful Relationships School
Transition Updates
On Wednesday 5th September staff and student ambassadors from Marcellin College will be visiting. They will meet with our Year 6 teachers and also the Year 6 boys tha...
School Fee PaymentsFor families who are paying school fees via instalment option. All fees are to be finalised by Friday 21st September 2018.For families paying via fortnightly direct deb...
Congratulations to the following students for their efforts during Week 6 and Week 7
Dinners: Please contact your class reps for further information regarding your Year level Friday night dinners. Year 6: Friday 24th AugustYear 3: Friday 7th SeptemberMercy House Students ...
Thank you to the families who attended the Father's Day Mass on Saturday 2nd September. Please read the reflection My Experience as a Father written by one of our parents.
Summer Uniform change over date is fast approaching, please place your order for second hand uniforms to ensure delivery by the end of Term 3.
OSHClub at St. Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm.
Enrolment is free. All families must be enrolled to attend the program. Further information can be found ...
The St Martin's of Tours Playgroup has been running for over 13 years, meeting every Friday of the school term in the OSHClub/Sunday school room below the church from 9-11am.
Our Book Week Parade that was held on Monday was an opportunity for students and staff to highlight their favourite books, book characters and also to celebrate our love of books and indeed reading
On Wednesday 8th August, the Year 3 students were lucky enough to invite Rohan Cleave to work with them in their classrooms. Rohan is an author and invertebrate...
Dear Parents of Year 5 students,
You are warmly invited to attend the Year 5 Level Mass on Saturday 1st September, 2018 at 6.00pm in St Martin’s Parish Church. This Mass will celebrate a...
Giving Feedback To Your Child on SeeSaw
With the introduction of the digital portfolio in Seesaw this year, many parents have been unsure about how to respond to their child’s work. “Do I...
Peaceful Kids Program, Friendship Groups, Chaplaincy Program and Tuning In To Kids
Learning diversity’ refers to the infinite variety of life experiences and attributes a child brings to their formal learning at school (Horizons of Hope 2018)
Year 6 Transition to Seco...
NORTHERN REGION BOYS SOCCER FINALS
On Monday 13th August, the boys soccer team from St Martin’s competed in the Northern Region Finals at John Fawkner College.The boys qualified for this ...
Congratulations to the following students for their efforts during Week 4 and Week 5
Mercy House Students Casual Clothes Day Wednesday 29 August, Father's Day Stall Thursday 30th August
Hi Tippers,Next weekend sees the end of the home and away season for 2018, and the conclusion of our footy tipping competition. At the moment, we have GSTAA out in front, with a number of...
OSHClub at St Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.45am and 3.30pm-6pm. All families must be enrolled to attend the program and enrolment is free! Please create an account online at...
THE PLENARY COUNCIL is coming up for our Church in 2020 – do you know what it is? – It’s important to be aware of our opportunity to take part in the listening and dialogue process as we ...
We are the first generation of parents faced with the task of keeping our children safe online. While previous generations have had the gift of experience behind them, we are forging the ...
100 DAYS FOR OUR PREP STUDENTS
Congratulations to all our 2018 Prep students for reaching their first school milestone of 100 school days. All the students have made the transition to s...
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT BOOK BOXES
On the recent Closure Day, the staff worked with Marion Corsetti (Literacy Coach) on the introduction of Book Boxes into the Literacy program. The idea is th...
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - 15TH AUGUST
The Feast of the Assumption is one of the most important feast days within the Catholic Tradition. It is said that Mary, the mothe...
Dear Parents,please read the following links for insightful parenting tips.Kidshelpline -Anxiety in kids and teens.KidsMatter -Solving problemsMichael Grose Parenting Ideas- Raising-might...
OSHClub at St Martin's operates from Monday-Friday 7am-8.30am and 3.30pm-6pm.All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at...
Upcoming Parish Events
All parishioners and friends are invited to A Retreat on The Christian Family, to be held on Saturday, 18th August, 9.00 am-3.00 pm, at the beautiful country Retrea...
Welcome to the inaugural edition of 'The Cloak'
Interesting events, excursions, incursions and more from the classrooms
St. Martins of Tours Year 5 boys visited Parade College on the 27th of June. All Year 5 students were invited to watch High School Musical at Loyola College.
As heralded at the beginning of the year, we are finally ready to begin with COMPASS, a new Website and an integrated graphical newsletter. Megan Williams our wonderful Deputy Principal a...
On Monday evening, we had our Instrumental Music Night at Marcellin College. It was pleasing to see performances from not only our Instrumental bands, but also our guitar and violin stude...
On Thursday the 14th of June the representatives of St. Martin’s chess club walked to Viewbank Primary School to compete in the district chess tournament. Everyone did really well and our...
As mentioned in the previous newsletter, our music teacher Theresa West will be taking a break for second semester. We have employed a talented musician by the name of Luay Paulis who wil...
As mentioned in previous newsletters, Monday, 23rd July will be a school closure day. OSHClub will be operating on this day so please make a booking if you require this service. On the da...
The Macleod Conference of St Vincent de Paul offers a huge “Thank you” to the community of St Martin of Tours - parish and school - for your generous donations to our recent Winter Appeal...
The St Martin's student leaders joined student leaders from other Catholic schools across Melbourne to celebrate Catholic Education Week at the annual St Patrick's Day Mass.
On Monday morning at the beginning of our Assembly, the
2018 FIRE Carriers were commissioned. We congratulate the following children who will take up this responsibility:
‘Peaceful Parents’ is a Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based parenting program to increase resilience in primary aged children.
Meredith Costain is a prolific writer of picture books and popular fiction and non-fiction for children. We have invited her to visit our school...
