Senior School Bulletin - Term 4, Week 6

Please see the following information for Year 11 families.

Families who may be considering withdrawing their child from St Mark’s at the end of this year are reminded that the School’s Acceptance Agreement states that a full term’s notice in writing must be given to the Principal before the withdrawal of a child from the School. Failure to provide such notice will involve the payment of a full term’s fees.

The Principal may be advised by email at principal@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

The Year 10 Business, Management, and Marketing class at St Mark’s has created two exclusive calendars featuring stunning artwork from our talented Photo and Digital Design students. These calendars are not just beautiful; they represent a collaborative effort that enhances essential 21st-century employability skills.

By purchasing these calendars, you’re not only getting a piece of art but also supporting the growth of our students in areas like digital literacy, creativity, and teamwork. Each calendar showcases the creativity and hard work of our students, making them perfect for your home or office.

Why Buy?

• Unique Designs: Each calendar features original student work, ensuring a one-of-a-kind product.
• Skill Development: Your purchase supports students in developing vital skills for their future careers.
• Community Spirit: Join us in celebrating the talent within the St Mark’s community!

Help us make this project a success while enjoying beautiful art all year round. Get your calendars today and support our students!

CALENDAR DETAILS

• Calendar 1 - St Mark's Seasons Team
  
  • The St Mark's Seasons Calendar uses photos from all four seasons of the year throughout the calendar. It showcases student photography work in each month of the year. It shows all school events and public holidays.
  • Profits from purchasing the Seasons Calendar will be donated to Beyond Blue.
    Beyond Blue is a charity that supports people with mental health issues by providing counsellors or just people to talk to. By buying these calendars, you will be able to help pay counsellors for their work and expand the charity to help more people.
    

• Calendar 2 - St Mark's Timeless Moments Team
  • The St Mark's Timeless Moments Calendar uses photos showcasing the opportunities the students are given at St Mark’s.
  • Profits from purchasing the Nature Calendar will be donated to the Cancer Council.
    Cancer Council is a charity that supports all West Australians affected by cancer. They are passionate about reducing the incidence and impact of cancer and working towards a cancer-free future by funding world-class cancer research, providing services for cancer patients and their carers, educating the community on how to reduce the risk of cancer, and training health professionals.

PURCHASE YOUR CALENDAR HERE

Collection of Purchased Calendars

Please note that purchasers will be notified of collection details once the calendars are printed.

We will release more images of the calendars as they come to hand.

Our school is proudly part of the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC), which will soon be known as AngliSchools.

With 16 schools in Australia, over 2,400 dedicated staff, and more than 16,600 students, the ASC has been a cornerstone of quality, inclusive Anglican education for 40 years.

Starting 6 January 2025, the new name represents a commitment to that legacy and prepares the ASC for future growth.

Visit AngliSchools to learn more about this exciting new chapter.

The Uniform Shop have confirmed the last day in 2024 they will be open is Thursday 5 December. Please click here for details of their January Holiday opening times. Further information regarding the Uniform Shop can be found on the St Mark's website here.

Calling all Year 6 - 10 Coding Legends!

Just a quick note to let you know that registrations for the next Girls Programming Network Workshop are now open.

Please help to spread the word! Bring a friend!

This is a fun day where women teach girls to code in Python; we play some games and hear about how non-IT women use their coding skills in the industry. Most importantly, you also get to meet other girls with similar interests in coding/computing/gaming. Research has shown these factors play a big part in the confidence and success of girls in computing.

The date for Term 4 is Saturday 25th November - 9:30am to 3:45pm

• Location: UWA E-Zone
• Cost: It's FREE!
• Included: snacks for morning tea & Pizza lunch!!!
• BYOD: bring a laptop if you can (there will be a small number available for use if you are unable to)
• Dress code: wear normal weekend casual clothes
• Bookings Essential (only 80 places available) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/girls-programming-network-coding-workshop-tickets-734580519107
• Facebook Info Page: https://www.facebook.com/GPNPerth

Attendance is on a casual basis, so if you go to one, there’s no commitment to go to more. If you like it, then come back! If you don’t, then don’t. It's that simple. You can bring a friend if you like!

Discover what's happening

Join us for an exciting afternoon of digital creativity, where you can:
• Chat with our knowledgeable lecturers;
• Experience stunning demos of 2D and 3D animation and visual effects; and
• See a live motion capture studio that reveals the magic behind the scenes.

About the open day
When: Wednesday 6 November 2024
Time: 4pm—6pm
Where: North Metropolitan TAFE (Kendrew campus) - A Block, Level 1

Interested in studying Animation and VFX?
Call 9202 4354 email enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au or visit northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

More information here

The Space Boot Camp is a 2-day program aimed at students entering Year 11 in 2025.

Students will be treated to uni-style workshops led by top professors, explore space careers and experience behind-the-scenes industry tours of WA's space sector. Spots are limited to only 60 students, so acting sooner rather than later would be wise.

• Dates: 30 & 31 January 2025
• Time: 8.30am - 4pm
• Cost: $220.00 pp. Catering is supplied on both days.
• Venue: UWA, Crawley Campus
• Link: https://internationalspacecentre.org/space-boot-camp

Supported by the Fogarty Foundation.

Interested in starting an instrument? Studies show that playing a musical instrument lowers stress and increases well-being – why not start something new next term and enrol online? Our Instrumental Music Handbook contains all the instruments we have on offer and lots of other useful information. Current 2024 instrumental enrolments are ongoing unless a withdrawal form is lodged at least 2 weeks prior to the end of term.

If you would like to withdraw from instrumental lessons for Term 1 2025, please complete the online withdrawal form before your tutor’s withdrawal deadline of Friday 22 November 2024. After this deadline, another term of music lessons will be charged for before the withdrawal can take effect.

Any questions please contact the Arts Administrator - Jaina van Reyk

Please find below the current Parent Commitment Hour reports logged up to the beginning of October 2024. To check your individual log, you will need your family code, as shown on your St Mark's account statements.

• Parent Commitment Hours Summary
• Parent Commitment Hours Detailed
• Parent Commitment Hours Analysis

Please contact the P&F's Community Participation Coordinator, at parentcommitment@stmarks.wa.edu.au if you have any questions regarding the Program.

If you are short on hours, we do have exam supervision coming up, plus other activities we will need assistance with.

We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking expressions of interest from stallholders for our upcoming School Fete on Saturday 29 March 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, food trucks, and sporting clubs to showcase their offerings and engage with the community.

Call for Stallholders

We invite:

• Local Businesses: Showcase your products and services to a vibrant audience.
• Food Trucks: Bring your culinary delights and satisfy the appetites of our guests.
• Local Sporting Clubs: Promote your club and engage with potential new members.

Important Details

• Applications Close: 21 February 2025
• Contact Information: For an application form or more details, please reach out to Poppy, our P&F Fete Coordinator, at events.pf@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

This is a wonderful chance to connect with the community, promote your business, and be part of a fun-filled day.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Hillarys Primary School is celebrating our 50-year history and looking forward to an exciting future with our brand new school! To celebrate this milestone, we are pleased to offer families and school community members the opportunity to have your full name, or family name and the years you were at the school engraved on a brick paver. These bricks will be used to create a new paved area near the library and administration buildings. This is a great opportunity for past and present staff and families to leave their mark at the school for many generations to come.

Please join us in ordering a custom personalised brick paver to be a part of our new school!

Please go to the following website to place your order HERE.

A single brick is $40. Each brick has up to three lines (max 16 letters per line including spaces, No Graphic or Emojis).

Once you have placed your order, you will receive the payment details to pay for your brick.

There are two methods to pay:

1. Through Flexischools (please choose the earliest date so we can process your order)

OR

2. Bank transfer to the P & C account (details will be sent to you)

*Please include your order number and family name when you make your purchase*

Once you have paid, please forward your receipt as proof of purchase to the P and C email Hillarys.pandc@gmail.com

These bricks will be installed sometime early in 2025. The students will have a great time going on a brick hunt to find their brick!

Thank you for your continued support of our school!

The P & C from Hillarys Primary School