Middle School Bulletin - Term 2, Week 8

Carnley House will be supporting and raising awareness for MND on Tuesday 18^th June, 2024.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE (MND) is a progressive, terminal neurological disease. There is currently no truly effective treatment and no known cure. The money raised will contribute to vital research to help beat the Beast by finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for MND.

Students are invited to wear sports uniform on the day with an item of blue and/or their BIG FREEZE Beanie/Socks for a gold coin donation (payable to their PCG Tutor).

Staff members will be taking the plunge at lunchtime in the Quadrangle – Ice bucket challenge style!

It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of Mrs Jenny Curtis' passing last week.

Not only was Jenny a teacher in the Mathematics Department from 1990 to 2017 and the Head of Carnley House for five years, but she was Acting Head of the Department when Ray Williams was away from the School.

Jenny's three children, Vanessa (1995, deceased), Erin (1998) and Rachael (2000), also attended St Mark’s.

Jenny is remembered by our St Mark's Community as a beautiful, kind, and gentle lady.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Funeral Details:
The funeral will be held at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park on Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 3pm in the West Chapel.

St Marks has been provided with the new Australia Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sports. The safety and well-being of our students is paramount, and these guidelines aim to ensure prompt and appropriate action in the event of a concussion.

The mantra for these guidelines is simple: “If in doubt, sit them out”. This means that if there is any suspicion of concussion during school activities and after school activities, it is imperative to remove the student from play and seek appropriate medical attention.

Furthermore, we kindly request that parents notify our school nurse if a child has a sustained concussion outside of school hours. Please find attached the link to the guidelines for review and understanding.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the safety of our students.

We have received an increase in concerns raised over our School community's use of St Marks Drive during drop-off and pick-up times and not adhering to the traffic and road rules. For the safety of our students, please remember:

• St Marks Drive is a 40km/h School Zone between 7.30am - 9.00am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm.
  
  
• Please drive with caution and care.
  
  
• Please do not double park at any location, including (but not limited to): Kiss ‘n Drive points, St Marks Drive, School parking lots, access gates and across our neighbours’ driveways.
  
  
• Remember, during drop-off and pick-up times, the traffic in and around the School can get very heavy, and some behaviours put our students - your children - at risk. In particular, please be aware of double parking, overtaking and exiting the School, as these can limit driver and pedestrian fields of vision, and can cause accidents.
  
  
• Please do not overtake stationary cars on the School grounds, especially in Kiss ‘n Drive zones.
  
  
• When exiting the School grounds, please ensure you look both left and right carefully before re-entering St Marks Dr, particularly around our neighbour’s driveways.
  
  
• Please DO NOT park in our neighbourly businesses' carparks, including the Endeavour Centre, Mitre 10, Better Pets, AutoMasters, SuperCheap, and Whitford Family Centre. Should you require additional parking, Whitford Shopping Centre has kindly allowed us to use the bays next to Muzz Buzz.

Parents are encouraged to complete the Uniform Shop Survey to assist us in gaining insights into your experiences and expectations regarding the St Mark's Uniform Shop.

If you haven't completed the survey, which was sent via the School App, please click here.

Come and join our talented Year 12 students at their Tech Talk Pop-Up Shop at Whitfords Shopping Centre on Friday, 14 June from 12.30pm.

If you need help with your devices, want to learn something new or are curious about the latest tech trends, we've got you covered!

📸 Learn how to take the perfect selfie

📧 Get step-by-step guidance on setting up email on your phone

📷 Discover tips and tricks for capturing stunning photos and videos

Our students are passionate about technology and eager to share their knowledge with you. Don't miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and enjoy a friendly chat with our tech-savvy experts.

We can't wait to see you there!

We are excited to announce that the Art Show returns to St Mark's for 2024!

Mark your calendar for October 4-6, and save the date now! We look forward to seeing you all at the Gala Opening Night, during which you can purchase beautiful artwork from various local artists.

To stay up-to-date with all the latest news about the exhibition, follow the St Mark's Art Show on Instagram and Facebook.

Keep an eye on the Weekly Bulletins for information about buying tickets and opportunities for volunteer hours. It promises to be a fabulous event, but we need your help to make it happen.

Artists who wish to express their interest in submitting work to the exhibition should contact artshow@stmarks.wa.edu.au

Did you know that our Old Scholars' Association Little Lions Playgroup is run on-site every Friday during term time? We'd love to see your little cub there this Friday!

Join us from 8.45 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. for lots of fun and games. Little Lions Playgroup is a community-based group run in conjunction with Playgroup WA and caters for children up to school age. Families attending our Kindy and not in session on Fridays are more than welcome to join as well.

For more information and to book your spot, please email us, osa@stmarks.wa.edu.au or join our Facebook group HERE.

Everyone is welcome - you do not need to be an Old Scholar (former student) of St Mark's to attend.

Applications for the Sister Eileen Heath Scholarship are now open. Please submit your nomination by Monday 29 July 2024. The scholarship is to support the most disadvantaged children.

• Background information on Sister Eileen Heath
• Guidelines for applications for scholarships
• Application form

Applications must be signed off by the Principal before submitting. Please email applications to principal@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

Calling all Dad’s at St Mark’s! The POSTMEN are putting on our first ever “Dad’s Only” event to create an opportunity to build on the network of amazing Dads and Father Figures at the school. We’ll have a short discussion about the POSTMEN and rip into a comedy set featuring local comedians Tori Griffiths, David Tuffley and Jon Pinder!

Come join us for a Night at the Northshore in Kallaroo, $20 includes entry and a meal. Bar open for purchases.

Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CRTFM