Middle School Bulletin - Term 3, Week 6

It is essential that all blazer orders for 2025 are placed as soon as possible. The blazer is compulsory for Years 6 to 12 in Terms 2 and 3. Final orders close on Wednesday 18th September.

We do make sure that the blazers are fitted with room for growth. A deposit of $100 will be required when placing your order.

We are open Monday & Wednesday 07:45am to 11:15am and Thursday 1pm to 4:30pm.

We invite you to purchase raffle tickets as part of the Hoogenkamp Spirit Cup.

Our Year 12 students and Old Scholars are gearing up for the annual Kristian Hoogenkamp Memorial AFL Match. This match honours Kristian Hoogenkamp, our beloved Class of 2020 member, who bravely lost his battle to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, in 2019. This year, the Class of 2024 is taking it to the next level by raising funds for Sock it to Sarcoma through the Hoogenkamp Spirit Cup Raffle.

So why not help a worthy cause that is extremely close to our hearts and possibly win a prize at the same time?

The raffle will be DRAWN FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2024 at 3.00PM.

The purchase of raffle tickets online closes at 1.30pm on Friday, 30 August 2024.

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from Thursday, 23 August 2024, at 4.00pm via the online platform (credit card only) or from the Main Parent Reception (credit card). Our Prefects will also be selling raffle tickets during the Kristian Hoogenkamp Memorial Game.

TICKETS ARE $2.00 EACH - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Please make your online credit card payment at the same time as registering for your raffle tickets - you cannot go back at a later date to make the payment online. For valid raffle tickets to be issued, please ensure all steps of the transaction, including payment, are completed.

• Winners will be notified by phone/email.
  
• Your ticket details will be provided directly to the event organiser to be included in the draw.
  

Grand prize:

• Framed Signed Fremantle Football Club 2022 AFLW Pride Guernsey (thanks to the Fremantle Football Club)
  

Raffle prizes:

• $200 Stax. Clothing Voucher (thanks to Stax and Matilda & Don Robertson)
• 3 x 5 free entry passes to Koalas Play Centre (thanks to Koalas Play Centre and Paula Mitchell)
• Gift Pack of funky socks, West Coast Eagles travel mug (with thanks to the Cameron family)
• 2 x $20 Mecca Vouchers (with thanks to the Cameron family)
• 1 x Pandora jewellery set (Sterling silver heart necklace and sterling silver heart stud earrings) valued at $158.00 (with thanks to the Forder family)
• 1 x Pandora jewellery box (not filled) valued at $39.00 (with thanks to the Forder family)
• 1 x $25 Alex Junior Voucher (with thanks to the Forder family)
• 5 x free coffee tokens Alex Junior (with thanks to the Forder family)
• 1 x $30 Eftpos Card (with thanks to 3 Residential and the Nolte Family)
• 5 x coffee tokens Prontissimo (with thanks to 3 Residential and the Nolte Family)
• Lots more prizes are available

If raffles aren't your thing, but you'd still like to support our cause, you can make a donation to Sock it to Sarcoma via this ticketing system.

Thank you for your support.

For any enquiries, please contact the Community Relations Office akemp@stmarks.wa.edu.au

St Mark's is again looking for volunteers to assist with supervision for the upcoming Year 11 exams from Tuesday 29 October to Friday 8 November.

Sessions are broken up into two time slots, morning (08:00am to 12:00pm) and afternoon (1:00pm to 4:30pm).

Please sign up here. Please only choose 1 session time per family to allow all families a chance at helping.

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

The Hamersley Athletics Centre is excited to announce an upcoming Information Day scheduled for early September. We caters to a diverse age range, from Under 7s to Under 17s, and has recently expanded into senior athletes as well.

For more information see flyer

The Newman Breakers Water Polo Club at Newman College is set to become the new hub for aspiring young athletes with the introduction of exciting water polo opportunities. The local water polo club is reaching out to the school community with an invitation to explore its programs, designed for students of all skill levels.

The club offers a range of programs, including Flippa Ball for younger players and the Water Polo WA State League Junior programs for those looking to advance their skills. The club aims to provide a supportive environment for students to either start their water polo journey or further develop their existing abilities.

To find out more scan the QR Code in Flyers!

The St Mark's community are invited to join the St Mark's P&F for their general meeting on Tuesday 27 August at 7.00pm in the Barbara Godwin Performing Arts Complex.

• Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
• Bookings are not required.
• Two parent commitment hours are available for each family who attends.

Rebecca Rourke, Head of Inclusion, Learning, and Diversity, and Samantha Goldberg, Senior Psychologist, will present on "How we address individual needs at St Mark's from a Wellbeing and Learning Diversity Perspective.

The Annual POSTMEN Games Day is on again! Saturday, September 14th, from 1pm to 5pm, presents an opportunity for Dads and Father Figures to bring along their kids to try some fun and interesting board games. Adam from BoardGamesDirect.com will help us again by bringing along some different games for us to play. The event will be suitable for kids of all ages, with something to appeal to everyone.

We’ll round the afternoon off with our much-loved Klask tournament and some pizza for an early dinner.

Come and have a blast, compete for great prizes, and enjoy some quality time with your kids.

Tickets are just $10 per person. Grab yours here.

All Old Scholars are invited to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, 17 September, in the SAC Staffroom.

Drinks and nibbles will be served.

Parent Commitment Hours can be claimed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All positions will be declared vacant, and nominations are called for a new Committee. All current members of the Association are encouraged to attend the AGM, and any member may nominate to join the committee.

• Nominations can be submitted to osa@stmarks.wa.edu.au by Friday 13 September. Nominations can also be taken from the floor at the AGM.
• Any members who are not able to attend may select a proxy to vote on their behalf at the AGM. Completed proxy forms should be emailed to osa@stmarks.wa.edu.au by Friday 13 September.
• Members are welcome to submit items for the agenda by emailing emailed to osa@stmarks.wa.edu.au by Friday 13 September.
  
• The Agenda, Nomination Forms and Proxy forms are available by request to osa@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.