Middle School Bulletin - Term 2, Week 8

All parents, carers and community members are invited to enjoy a coffee, share a conversation and take the opportunity to meet and connect informally with our Executive Team and meet our new Head of Primary, Mr Andrew Johnston.

• Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
• Time: 8.30 - 10.00am
• Venue: Marnjamoortup

The coffee van will be on campus from 7.45am, and everyone is welcome to enjoy a coffee before or after drop-off while connecting with fellow parents, carers and community members in a relaxed and informal setting.

No RSVP required, please feel free to come and go as you wish.

Year 6 – ySafe – Digital Footprint & Online Reputation

ySafe award-winning team provides cyber safety education and support to hundreds of schools across Australia. This session explores the concept of online reputation and personal branding, and challenges students to think about others’ perceptions of their online behaviours and future-proofing opportunities. While exploring harm minimisation approaches, students are equipped with helpful strategies to create and optimise a positive online image.

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

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 – 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/

In case you missed our email back on 22 May regarding the Term dates for 2027:

Term 1

• Students Commence: Monday 1 February
• Term Concludes: Friday 9 April

Term 2

• Students Commence: Thursday 29 April
• Term Concludes: Friday 25 June

Term 3

• Students Commence: Tuesday 20 July
• Term Concludes: Friday 24 September

Term 4

• Students Commence: Monday 11 October
• Term Concludes: Thursday 9 December

You can also view the Term Dates and Public Holidays via the link here.

With approximately 1,100 families in our school community, if every family donated just $7 — about the cost of a large coffee — we could raise an incredible $7,700 for mental health through The Push-Up Challenge.

That's the power of community.

One coffee.
One small donation.
One big impact.

While our team is working towards completing 3,307 push-ups in 24 days, your support helps fund vital mental health programs, services and research across Australia.

Together, we can make a real difference for those experiencing mental health challenges.

Just for today, your donation will be DOUBLED!

Every dollar you give today will have twice the impact, helping us make an even greater difference. Don't miss this special opportunity to amplify your support and change more lives.

Push for better mental health with us.

Donate below and make your generosity go twice as far! So that's donating the cost of two coffees for the price of one!

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/stmarksanglicancommunityschool

We are looking for volunteers to cook 10-20 meals for the Salvation Army Term 2 Takeaway Food Containers (either for Parent Commitment Hours / Student IGNITE Hours / Duke of Edinburgh Hours).

We are seeking volunteers to prepare meals at home the weekend 20^th & 21^st June for the Salvation Army Takeaway Food Containers Program to be collected on the morning of Monday 22^nd June.

The empty containers will be available for collection from Monday 14^th June from Junior School Reception.

• 10x Meals = 1.5 x Parent Commitment Hours
• 20x Meals = 3.0 x Parent Commitment Hours

Meals need to be substantial; no soups are required. It is preferred that full gluten products are used.

Below is a list of options that you can cook. Meal suggestions include:

• Chilli Con Carne (mild)

• Spaghetti Bolognese

• Pasta Bakes

• Pasta Carbonara

• Tuna Mornay

• Lasagne

(you may deviate from this list, but we ask that the meal prepared contains either a pasta or rice accompaniment and is not heavily spiced).

The takeaway food containers are provided. These will have a sticker on them that you will need to complete with the name of the meal and the date it was cooked or frozen (please state on the sticker).

Meals will need to be dropped off on the morning of Monday 22^nd June. I will have a collection point from 7:45am by the Flag Pole round-a-bout in front of Junior School Reception for you to “drop n go” the meals to me here.

Please do not hesitate to email Andrew Coffin (andrewcoffin@bigpond.com) or call (0415862907) if you have any further questions. Thank you.

We remind families that there are several Kiss ‘n Drive drop-off and pick-up points available around the School, including:

• Whitfords Avenue entrance (Gate 4)
• Early Learning Centre (via Gate 3)
• Eastern Access Road (via Gate 3)
• Outside the Performing Arts Complex (via Gate 3 or Gate 2)
• Additional Kiss ‘n Drive bay on St Marks Drive (travelling east to west)

To ensure the safety and efficiency of these areas, all drivers must adhere to the following:

• Kiss ‘n Drive bays are strictly “No Parking” areas, whether or not you remain 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 area within the School grounds.
• Do not overtake vehicles ahead of you in the Kiss ‘n Drive queue.
• Do not drive through car parks the wrong way.
• Please be patient, drive slowly and remain aware of pedestrians and other road users at all times.
• 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 families with children in Years 6–12, we kindly ask that you refrain from joining the Kiss ‘n Drive queue too early, as this can block access for Primary traffic entering the drive-thru area. Staggered end-of-day times across the campus are designed to support smoother traffic flow.

These procedures are not optional. They are in place to protect the safety of our students and wider community. We ask all families to work cooperatively with the School and demonstrate patience, respect and consideration during busy traffic periods.

We appreciate the support of the vast majority of our families who do the right thing each day and help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

With regards,

St Mark’s Anglican Community School

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.

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.

The Barbara Godwin Performing Arts Complex is set to come alive with music, energy and talent as our Year 9 and Year 10 students prepare to take the stage for the 2026 Music Performance Evenings.

Families and friends are invited to enjoy two special evenings celebrating the hard work, creativity and musical growth of our Secondary students.

The Year 9 Music Performance Evening will be held on Tuesday 2 June at 6.00pm, followed by the Year 10 Music Performance Evening on Wednesday 3 June at 6.00pm.

These performances provide students with the opportunity to build confidence, refine their stage presence and share their passion for music with the wider school community. We look forward to welcoming our community for two fantastic evenings of live music and celebrating the achievements of our talented young performers.

Check out the upcoming events at St Mark's and ticketing links here.

Purchase your new Entertainment Membership between now and 23 June 2026 and you'll go into the draw to win one of three Family Passes to Event Cinemas for the school holidays! (Passes must be used by 13 July 2026.)

With hundreds of offers on attractions, dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment, your Membership can help you save on all the activities that keep the kids entertained during the Winter holidays, such as:

AQWA · Event Cinemas · Hoyts Cinemas · Rottnest Fast Ferries · Hijinx Hotel · Holey Moley Golf · Strike Bowling and Laser Tag · Cuddly Animal Farm · Fremantle Prison · Cockburn Ice Arena · Hi Voltage Entertainment · Landsdale Farm ·Wanneroo Botanic Golf · Summit Climbing · Times Up Escape Rooms · Treetops Adventures Yanchep · WA Maritime Museum · Rollerzone... plus heaps more!

Best of all, $15 from every Membership sold will be donated directly to our school, helping to fund valuable programs, resources, and future projects for our students.

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The St Mark's Annual Art Show is returning in October 2026, and we're looking for parents and community members to help bring this fantastic event to life.

You don't need any art experience, event planning skills, or special knowledge—just a willingness to contribute, share ideas, and help create a fun and successful event for our school community.

The Art Show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local artists, connect with the community, and enjoy a fantastic Opening Night event.

Whether you can offer a little time or a lot, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information or to join the committee, please contact Amanda at: ArtShow@stmarks.wa.edu.au

Come along and help make the 2026 Art Show our best one yet!

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 message Wing Shattock on 0433 002 151.