Middle School Bulletin - Term 2, Week 6

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to enrol in Chess Club again for Semester 2.

If you would like your child to participate, please use the link below to register. Please note that places are limited to 26 students and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://events.humanitix.com/chess-club-2025-term-3-and-4

The club will run from Week 1 of Term 3 through to Week 7 of Term 4, with a total cost of $170 for the semester (plus GST and booking fees). This equates to $10 per week, and payment is required in full at the time of enrolment.

Please note that missed sessions are non-refundable.

We look forward to another great semester of learning, strategy, and fun through chess!

Kind regards

John Stewart

Head of Middle School

We would like to inform all parents and guardians of the upcoming release dates for student reports across different year levels.

• ELC and Primary: Reports will be available on Friday, 27 June.
• Years 6 to 9: Reports will be available on Friday, 25 July.
• Years 10 to 12: Reports will be released on Wednesday, 25 June.

Please take the time to review your child’s progress and celebrate their achievements. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the report, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher or year-level coordinator.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey.

We’re excited to announce that our Secondary School is taking part in the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health!

Want to make a difference?

• Join our Community and help us smash our push-up goals!
• Or, support our efforts by making a donation - every dollar counts!

Together, we can help break the stigma around mental health and support vital services in our community. Let’s push for better mental health, one push-up at a time!

Ready to get involved?

Get your PCG / Class or friends together to make a Team within our St Mark's Push-Up Community or join the St Mark's Team as an individual.

Sign up or donate here.

How to sign up for the St Mark's Community:

1. Register here.
2. Click Join Team (if joining as an individual, then select St Mark's Team) OR Create your own Team/PCG within our St Mark's Community.
3. Follow the prompts to create your account and make your fundraising page.
4. Download the app and start pushing!

We’d like to take a moment to remind all families about the importance of keeping children at home when they are unwell, especially when they have a fever or contagious symptoms.

Recently, we’ve had instances where parents have requested their children be allowed to remain at school despite having a fever. For the health and safety of all our students, it is essential that if your child is showing signs of illness, particularly a fever, they must be kept at home and arrangements should be made for their prompt collection if they are already at school.

Additionally, we would like to remind all families that if your child has experienced gastro symptoms, they should stay at home for a minimum of 24 hours after the last bout of symptoms to prevent spreading the illness to others.

We truly appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that our school remains a safe and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Health Centre Team

Dear Music Students and Parents

We are excited to be holding the Secondary Music Eisteddfod on Sunday 22 June, in the Performing Arts Centre. Please see link from Catherine Clarnette, Director of Music.

Kind regards

Music Department

The 2025 Anglischools Piano Competition will be held on Friday 29 August at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School from 9am until 2.15pm. Students can enter the following categories:

Novice - Beginners (comments given, no adjudication)

Faith - AMEB Preliminary and Grade One or similar

Justice - Grade Two and Grade Three or similar

Integrity - Grade Four and Grade Five or similar

Respect - Duet/Ensemble

Inclusion - Composition/Arrangement/Improvisation

Courage – Sight Reading

Excellence - Grade Six, Grade Seven, Grade Eight and Diploma or similar

Music Scores ARE NOT required for this year’s Piano Competition, and private students may enter as well. Please complete the following form for your registration: https://forms.office.com/r/Hvv1iqXr1U

Closing date for registrations is Monday 4 August, and no late entries will be accepted.

The Parents Prayer Group (PPG) meet fortnightly to pray for the students, staff and school community.

We will be meeting every second Friday 9am in the school chapel, starting 9 May. Please sign in at reception. All are welcome.

Please share any prayer requests by emailing parentsunitedforprayer@gmail.com or call Wing Shattock on 0433 002 151.

Grab your Entertainment Membership this May and receive a bonus eGift card! You'll also be supporting All Saints Anglican School, Samoa in improving education and strengthening their community - it's a win-win! Offer ends May 31^st!

Purchase a $70 Single-City Membership (Perth, Southwest and Bali) – The P&F will donate the $14 to All Saints Anglican School, Samoa – purchaser receives a $20 VISA eGift card, as a thank-you!

OR

Purchase a $120 Multi-City Membership (Australia Wide, New Zealand and Bali) – The P&F will donate the $28 to All Saints Anglican School, Samoa - purchaser receives a $40 VISA eGift card, as a thank-you!

Click here to support our cause today: www.entbook.com.au/83g329 and get saving at all your favourite businesses!

Thank you to everyone who has helped to support this fundraiser so far!

The annual St Mark's Busy Bee is scheduled for 14 June - 8.30am to 11.30am. This event is a great opportunity to bring our community together to support the School and will be followed by a sausage sizzle.

The focus for this event will be on mulching, building a path and a fence to support some pending trees planting and landscaping at the School. We will also be completing some general cleaning of the grounds and lockers.

Please bring your own tools on the day, including:

• wheelbarrows
• shovels, forks and spades
• sponges, buckets and squeegees.

Don't forget to bring gloves, hats and water bottles.

It would be great to see as many of our community members attending on the day.

Parent commitment hours are available for each family that attends and food and drink donations.

P&F Committee

Calling all Old Scholars and current Year 12s – it’s time to bring your best dodgeball skills and friendly rivalry to the court! Whether you’re aiming to defend your title or claim the win for the first time, this is your chance to battle it out in a fun, competitive game.

After the matches, join us for pizza and catch up with friends. Let’s make it a great afternoon of sport and socialising!

• When: Friday, 20 June
• Where: Hall
• Time: Games start at 3:30 PM followed by Pizza at 4:30 PM

Who will take the crown?

We want to see YOU there!

PS This is a family-friendly event - Old Scholars are welcome to bring the kids and Year 12s, bring your siblings!

Did you know that every Friday during term time, St Mark’s hosts a vibrant and welcoming playgroup for our youngest community members?

The Old Scholars' Association Little Lions Playgroup runs weekly on-site and is the perfect place for children up to school age to play, explore, and make new friends – all while their parents and carers connect with others in a warm, supportive environment.

Running from 8.45am to 10.30am, Little Lions offers plenty of fun, games, and laughter in a safe and engaging space. Whether you're a current St Mark’s family, have little ones not yet at school, or even if you’re simply looking to connect with other local families, you’re invited to come along. We especially welcome families whose Kindy classes aren't in session on Fridays – it’s a great way to stay connected with the school community.

Little Lions is proudly run in partnership with Playgroup WA, ensuring a quality experience for families. And while our Old Scholars' Association hosts it, you don’t need to be a former student to attend – everyone is welcome!

So, if you’ve got a little cub ready to roar with excitement, we’d love to see you this Friday. Come along, join in the fun, and experience the community spirit that makes St Mark’s so special.

To find out more or to book your place, email us at osa@stmarks.wa.edu.au
You can also join our Little Lions Facebook group HERE.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one for Term 2!