Senior School Bulletin - Term 1, Week 9

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!

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.

St Mark’s understands that students will withdraw from the School from time to time. Families who intend on withdrawing their child(ren) from St Mark’s are required to complete the Withdrawal Form on the Enrolments page on the School’s website to commence the process.

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.

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 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)

Meet our two Galileo Figaros as St Mark's Theatre Company gets set to light up the stage with the epic Queen Musical 'We Will Rock You' featuring a cast of 60 Year 6-12 students, as well as Old Scholars!

Ticket information available soon, but save the date for 21-24 April. You won't want to miss this!

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

We will be meeting every second Friday at 2pm in the school chapel, starting 13 February. 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.

At Hillary’s Dry Cleaners, they are extending a special promotion all for St Marks families:

• One blazer — $20 (normally $24)
• Two blazers — $30
• Three blazers — $40

They are also happy to offer a 10% discount on our usual pricing for other school uniform items such as; Trousers, Skirts, Ties and Jumpers.

For inquiries or to take advantage of this offer, please visit them in store or contact us via email admin@hillarysdrycleaners.com or 0407 973 045.