Parent Information
Portal, OSHC, canteen, uniform, buses and P&F.
How to report a student absence before 9:00am, what happens if you don't, and the procedures for late arrival, early leave, appointments and extended family leave.
The Harbour Café menu for Terms 3 and 4 2026 with prices, halal and gluten-free options, how to order online by 8:30am, opening days for Junior and Senior students, and special days such as Sushi Wednesday and Footy Colours Pie Day.
How St Mary's College communicates with families: the fortnightly Lumen newsletter, Portal notifications, SMS, email and social media, plus who to contact first when you have a question or concern.
Local parish and community items for St Mary's families: Wattle Creek Junior Football Club 2027 registrations, the St Mary of the Cross Parish Fete on Sunday 18 October 2026, the Wattle Creek Library holiday program and more.
Father's Day Stall for Prep–Year 6 on Friday 28 August 2026 ($5–$15 gifts, cash in a named envelope) and the free Father's Day Breakfast on Thursday 3 September 2026, 7:15–8:30am in the Hall — RSVP by Monday 31 August.
How the Chapel Road Kiss-and-Drop zone works morning and afternoon, the 2-minute rule, where parents can and cannot park, council fines, and parking for evening events.
Where to find lost property for Junior and Senior students, how named items are returned, the end-of-term display in the Hall foyer, and what happens to unclaimed items.
Annual Medical Update, action plans for anaphylaxis, asthma and other conditions, medication at school, sick bay, immunisations, head lice, when to keep your child at home and the infectious disease exclusion periods.
Thirty quick answers to the questions new St Mary's College families ask most: the school day, uniform, canteen, buses, absences, health, communication, fees and getting involved.
Wattle Creek OSHC runs before school care (6:45–8:30am) and after school care (3:15–6:15pm) on campus in the Hall Annexe. Fees, Child Care Subsidy, bookings, cancellations and the daily routine.
Wattle Creek OSHC Spring Holiday Program, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October 2026: daily themes, excursions, $78 per day, what to bring, and bookings opening Monday 31 August 2026.
Step-by-step guide to the St Mary's Parent Portal and the St Mary's Connect app: logging in, reporting absences, permission forms, payments, interview bookings, lunch orders, bus passes and notifications.
Who the St Mary's College P&F are, when they meet, what they are raising money for in 2026, the events on the calendar and how to get involved as a parent or class rep.
Timetables for College bus Route A and Route B, the cost of a bus pass and casual trips, bus behaviour rules, the public 684 bus, Conveyance Allowance, and riding a bike or scooter to school.
P&F second-hand uniform sales on the second Saturday of each term month, 9:00–11:00am in the Hall foyer — 2026 dates, how to donate, indicative prices and payment.
Uniform Shop hours, location, online ordering, exchanges, the 2026 price list, and how to book a 2027 Prep or Year 7 fitting from Tuesday 20 October 2026.
How to volunteer at St Mary's College: getting a free Working with Children Check, completing the 20-minute online induction, signing in, and the roles available for parents.