Middle School Bulletin - Term 2, Week 2

Year 6 – Welcome to The Resilience Project

Students will engage with INSPIRE content from The Resilience Project, which focuses on developing gratitude, empathy and mindfulness to support mental health and wellbeing. Through stories, discussion and reflection activities, students begin building the language and habits that underpin resilience, positive relationships and a school culture that fosters kindness and inclusivity.

https://theresilienceproject.com.au/school-wellbeing-program/

Year 7 – The Resilience Project

Students will engage with INSPIRE content from The Resilience Project, which focuses on developing gratitude, empathy and mindfulness to support mental health and wellbeing. Through stories, discussion and reflection activities, students begin building the language and habits that underpin resilience, positive relationships and a school culture that fosters kindness and inclusivity.

https://theresilienceproject.com.au/school-wellbeing-program/

Year 8 – ySafe Nudes and the Law

ySafe’s award-winning team provides cyber safety education and support to hundreds of schools across Australia. This session explores the laws around 'sexting' and the non-consensual sharing of nudes. We discuss the broader social and emotional impacts of distribution and Image-based abuse, and provide strategies to manage inappropriate requests & peer pressure.

https://www.ysafe.com.au/

The beginning of Term 2 means students are required to wear the winter uniform.

Secondary School

• Two-week grace period: Secondary students have a two-week transition period to switch to the winter uniform. This means either Winter or Summer - not a mixture of both.
• GIRLS - Stockings are optional: If stockings are not worn, students may wear blue ankle socks instead. Girls’ skirts must touch at least the top part of the knee when standing upright. The uniform is designed to be loosely fitting.
• BOYS - Black belts are compulsory when worn with the winter formal pants. Pants should fit appropriately and be worn correctly. Oversized pants are not acceptable.

All Students

• Hats are compulsory all year round and must be worn when in the sun. “No hat, play in the shade.”
• Ensure uniforms are neat and comply with school uniform standards. School uniform standards and further dress codes regarding shoes, hair, makeup and jewellery are available on pages 14 and 15 of the Uniform Handbook.

For further details, please refer to the Uniform Handbook, online ordering and Uniform Shop info here: https://www.stmarks.wa.edu.au/school-life/uniforms

Please note that the Uniform Shop will be open during the school holidays on

• Wednesday 15 April, 8.30am - 2.30pm
• Thursday 16 April, 11.30am - 5pm
• Monday 20 April, 8.30am - 2.30pm
• Tuesday 21 April, 7.45am - 11.15am

Thank you for ensuring all students adhere to these updated uniform standards!

Dear Parents and Carers,

Each year, our community comes together to celebrate St Mark’s Day, a significant and much-loved day in the life of our school. It is an opportunity to honour Saint Mark, our patron saint, and to reflect on the values that sit at the heart of St Mark’s Anglican Community School – Faith, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence (FIRE).

This year, St Mark’s Day will be celebrated on Friday 1st May. The day is designed to bring our whole school community together in a spirit of joy and connection, allowing students across year levels to mix, work together and enjoy shared experiences beyond the classroom.

The day will commence with a whole-school Eucharist during which the commissioning of the Reverend Mark Davis as our Senior Chaplain will take place.

This will be followed by the Secondary House Cross Country event at Mawson Park.

Throughout the afternoon, students will take part in a range of inclusive and community‑focused activities, including a silent disco, giant games played against friends from other Houses, a dunk tank, and a House tug-of-war. These activities are designed to be fun, accessible, and to strengthen relationships across the school.

As part of St Mark’s Day, all students are asked to make a donation of $5 to support Anglicare WA's Street Connect, a mobile youth homelessness service.

The donation covers participation in all planned activities for the day ensuring every student can take part fully.

All students are asked to bring $5 to their PCG teacher on Wednesday and Thursday of this week or alternatively use the link below to make their donation:

Donation Link

Food trucks will be available on the day for students who wish to purchase lunch. There will also be a lolly stall and drinks stall available for items to be purchased. (Trucks will have gluten free options, are nut allergen free and will have cash facilities as well as card facilities).

Families are welcome to provide additional spending money for these optional items, or students may bring their own lunch as usual. Please note that the Canteen will be closed all day on Friday 1 May - no lunch orders will be available across the campus.

St Mark’s Day is always a highlight of the school year, celebrating who we are as a community and the values we share. We look forward to a day filled with connection, laughter and generosity, and thank families in advance for their support.

Kind regards,

Ms Roberta Lawrence,
Head of Operations

2026 Chess Club - Term 3

The St Mark’s Chess Club is back for Term 3 and will commence on Thursday 31 July, running from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in C1.

Current members are warmly invited to return, and any students who are interested in learning how to play chess or developing their skills further are very welcome to join. Students will have the opportunity to learn from the number 2 ranked chess player in Australia, making this a wonderful opportunity for both beginners and experienced players.

Cost: $168

Students interested in joining should register through the usual process, link is below.

https://events.humanitix.com/secondary-chess-club-term-3-2026

K-12 School photos will take place during Term 2, Week 3.

Please note all orders are to be placed online and can be ordered here www.3p.net.au using the Shoot Key: A5T3P

ON PHOTO DAY:
• Please ensure your child is in the correct uniform, with hair neat and tidy
• Preferably no large side/high ponytails

SIBLING PHOTOS:
• Students must present to the photo area either before or after school
• Students cannot be collected from class
• Please place an order using your eldest child‘s details

Please also take a look at the following flyer, which contains more detailed information: 2026 Photo Day flyer

Students must wear the formal winter uniform for school photos.

The photo schedule is available here.

Parent Visits to St Mark's – Important Information

To ensure the safety and security of all students and staff, we ask all parents and carers to follow the procedures below when visiting the school site.

Signing In

• All parents must report to Parent Reception upon arrival.
• Parents must sign in at Parent Reception before entering the school grounds for any appointment or visit.
• A visitor name badge will be issued and must be worn at all times while on site.
• Visitors must sign out at Parent Reception before leaving.

These procedures help us maintain a secure and well-managed environment for everyone in our community.

Dropping Off Items

• All items for Middle School and Senior School students must be dropped off at Parent Reception.
• Students will be contacted to collect their belongings during the school day.
• Parents are not permitted to go to Middle School Reception or Senior School Reception. These areas are designated for student use only.

We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines and thank you for helping us maintain a safe and orderly school environment.

There are a number of Kiss ‘n Drive drop-off points around the School, including Whitfords Avenue entrance (Gate 4), Early Learning Centre (via Gate 3), Eastern Access Road (via Gate 3) and outside the Performing Arts Complex (via Gate 3 or Gate 2). There is an additional Kiss ‘n Drive bay on St Marks Drive (travelling east to west).

To ensure the safety of all pedestrians, please ensure you adhere to the following:

• Kiss ‘n Drive bays are strictly ‘no parking’ areas whether or not you are in your vehicle.
• Students must exit from the passenger-side doors as quickly as possible.
• Students must use the designated crosswalks located at each Kiss ‘n Drive within the School grounds.
• Do not overtake vehicles who are ahead of you in the Kiss ‘n Drive queue.
• Please be patient, drive slowly and be aware of other road users.
• At pick-up time, If your child is not at the Kiss ‘n Drive when you arrive, please follow the Traffic Warden’s directions and move forward to rejoin the queue.
• For parents with children in Years 6-12, we kindly ask that you refrain from joining the Kiss 'n Drive queue too early. Doing so blocks access for Primary traffic to the drive-thru area. We have staggered end-of-day times across the campus to facilitate smoother traffic flow.

Reminder: Absentees / Late Arrivals / Early Departures

If your child will be absent, arrive late, or need to leave early, please notify the School with a reason for the absence via the St Mark’s App, SEQTA Engage, or by emailing absentee@stmarks.wa.edu.au. This applies to all year groups; notifications sent to other email addresses may not be received.

When emailing, please include your child’s first name, surname, and class/year level in the subject line.

Absences of three or more consecutive days require a medical certificate. Requests for extended leave or holidays during the school term must be submitted in writing to principal@stmarks.wa.edu.au for consideration.

Medication at School

If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, the medication needs to be dropped into the Health Centre. Parents are required to complete the Health Centre documentation in order for staff to administer the medication. All medication must be in its original packaging with a pharmacy label and clearly labelled.

Medication Expiry Dates

Please ensure that you keep a record (and set a reminder) for the expiry date of all medication supplied to the school, including Epipens and Ventolin carried by older students. Please contact the Health Centre on 9403 1331 if you are unsure of the expiry date for medication held at School.

Medical Action Plans

It is recommended that Medical Action Plans are reviewed every 12 months and should be no more than 2 years old. If your child has a new or updated Medical Action Plan, please email the updated plan to nurse@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

The School Based Immunisation Program is run by the Child and Adolescent Community Health Team. Throughout the 2026 school year the program will be providing the following immunisations at St Mark's:

• Year 10 - Tuesday 28 April 2026 :
  • Meningococcal ACWY vaccine

• Year 7 - Monday 21 September 2026:
  • HPV (human papilloma virus)
  • dTpa (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

All students require parent/guardian consent before they receive any vaccinations at school.

Please click on the link below to give consent for this program

School-based immunisation program

For help with registering and providing consent SBIP@health.wa.gov.au or 9222 2486 or if you have a question CAHS.CHSBIP@health.wa.gov.au (School-Based Immunisation Nursing team)

St Mark’s is proud to present the 2026 Music Certificate Showcase featuring our Year 11 and 12 Certificate bands.

• Date: 6 May 2026
• Doors: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
• Venue: Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
• Tickets: $20 per person. Book here.

All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the night, as this is a licensed venue.

Parents Prayer Group Term 3 2026

The Parents Prayer Group will continue meeting this term. The meeting dates this term are Friday 31/7, 14/8, 28/8 and 11/9. I would really appreciate you sharing the following notice please 😊

"The Parents Prayer Group (PPG) meet fortnightly to pray for the students, staff and school community. We will be meeting every second Friday 2pm in the school chapel, starting 31st July. Please sign in at reception. All are welcome. For enquiries or prayer requests, please messsage Wing Shattock on 0433 002 151.

Come join us for another outstanding night of Puns, Puzzles and Prizes as the POSTMEN put on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser for 2026!

We'll once again have the services of Quiz Master Jon Lewis to guide us through the evening.

Of course, a smashing array of top quality prizes from generous donors and supporters, and as always, it will be a cracking night of fun!

Tickets $20 individual or table of 8 for $160. Grab yours here.

BYO food and drinks.

Door Prizes, Raffle and Table Winners Prizes!

The St Mark's Parents and Friends' Association (P&F) invites staff, parents, and students to submit project proposals for 2025 funding. Projects should positively impact the school community, align with school values, and not cover regular classroom resources.

Please see the attached letter and application form for details.

Proposals will be reviewed over the December holidays, with potential meetings for further discussion.

Submit any queries to treasurer.pf@stmarks.wa.edu.au and secretary.pf@stmarks.wa.edu.au.

Calling all Old Scholars who have children currently attending St Mark's ...

We will hold our annual Old Scholar Generations photo on Tuesday 5 May 2026, at 7.45am. If you and your child/ren would like to be included in our Old Scholar Generations Photo, please book your spot by clicking the link at the bottom.

We will be hosting a light breakfast catch-up in the SAC Staffroom from 7.00am - 7.45am.

Please note that students will be required to wear formal winter uniforms.

Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Time:

• 7.00am for light breakfast and catch-up
• 7.45am for 8.00am for the Generational Photo

Venue: St Mark's Anglican Community - SAC Staffroom for breakfast and then the Hall for photos

Book your spot here.