St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Newsletter

Happy New Year and welcome back to school. We look forward to working with you this year as we learn, build and grow together as the community of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Epping North

• The SMCM school newsletter is published every Thursday on our website and App only.  We are going green this year. An alert will be sent out on our school app.
• Please download our free school app to receive all notifications regarding our school.
• If your child is walking home alone, please notify their teacher in writing.
• If another adult is picking up your child, please also inform their teacher.
• All visitors to the school during school hours are required to sign the visitor’s book at reception.
• Early collection/ Late drop off - If you are bringing your child to school late or picking them up during the school hours you will need to complete the digital sign in/out register at Reception.  
• Please note the 3-minute parking signs at the front of the school – do not leave your car parked here, it is for drop off and pick up only. Please do not double park along Farmhouse Boulevard – park on Creeds Farm Lane.

• Tuesday: The Lane (Krill, Lobster, Periwinkle, Prawn, Turtles & Sharks Homegroups)

• Wednesday: MacKillop Views (Clams, Coral, Oysters, Dolphins, Stingrays & Whales Homegroups)

• Thursday: The Boulevard (Barramundi, Marlin, Salmon & Snapper Homegroups)

• Friday: The Rise (Jellyfish, Seahorse, Seastars, Penguins & Seals Homegroups)

Tuck-shop lunches are available Monday, Wednesday & Friday.  Please write your child’s name, homegroup, selected items and price on a paper bag, fold in half and half again with correct money inside.  If your child does have a lunch order it is advisable to still send along a fruit snack and water bottle.  

In the event your child being absent for any reason you must notify us through the school App.  Open the App, go to eForms, Absentee Form.  Complete details and an email will automatically be forwarded to Reception.   

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

• Feb 8th Vs EVPS (1) - Away
• Feb 15th EVPS (2) - Away
• Feb 22nd Marymeade - Home
• March 1st The Lakes - Away
• March 8th Marymeade (2) - Away
• March 15th Harvest Home -  Away
• March 22nd Al Siraat - Home

• Feb 6th Swimming Trials at Epping Leisure Centre Yr 3-6     4.00pm -5.00pm
• Feb 12th  Swimming Trials at Epping Leisure Centre Yr 3-6     4.00pm -5.00pm
• Feb 13th Swimming Trials at Epping Leisure Centre Yr 3-6     4.00pm -5.00pm
• February 19th District Swimming Carnival 9-1.00pm WaterMarc Centre Greensborough
• March 5th Divisionall Swimming Carnival 9-2.00pm Northcote Pool
• March 19th Regional Swimming Carnival 9-2.00pm Northcote Pool
  

• March 27th District Gala Tee-Ball Carnival
• March 29th District  Gala AFL and Netball Carnival