2026 Newsletter 5
Dear Parents and Families,
Over the past few weeks, there has been much to celebrate across our school community.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the recent District Cross Country event, particularly those who have progressed to the next level of competition. We are proud of the determination, perseverance and sportsmanship shown by all students involved and wish our successful runners every blessing and success in the next stage.
Our Prep 2027 interviews are now well underway, and it has been a joy meeting many new families as they begin their journey with our school community. We thank families for the warmth and enthusiasm they have shown and look forward to welcoming our future Prep students for orientation in Term 4.
Thank you also to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Breakfast. It was wonderful to see such a large turnout and to celebrate the important role mothers, grandmothers and special women play in the lives of our children. The morning was filled with joy, connection and community spirit.
We congratulate Lani Burston on graduating from her teaching course. This is a wonderful achievement, and we are delighted to celebrate this milestone with her as she continues her journey in Catholic education.
Over the coming weeks, our Year 6 students continue their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our Confirmation Presentation Masses are currently taking place, providing a special opportunity for candidates and families to reflect on this important step in their faith journey. With only a few weeks remaining until the celebration of the sacrament, we keep our Year 6 students in our prayers as they prepare to be confirmed.
Finally, excitement is building for the upcoming Year 5 Camp to Sovereign Hill. Camps provide valuable opportunities for students to build independence, strengthen friendships and engage in rich learning experiences beyond the classroom. We wish our Year 5 students and staff a wonderful and memorable time away.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support within our school community.
Warm Regards,
Michelle
📅 Term 2 Important Dates
May:
May 20 (Wed): 📸 School Photos: Wear your best smiles!
PIP(Parents in Partnership) Meeting (2:15 PM – 3:15 PM).
May 22 (Fri):TK Tuckshop – Order via Spriggy before 8:00 AM.
May 25 – 27 (Mon–Wed):Year 5 Camp! Our Year 5 students head off for their 3-day adventure.
May 25 (Mon):Year 6 Confirmation Immersion Day.
May 27 (Wed):Confirmation Family Workshop (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM).
May 29 (Fri):TK Tuckshop – Order via Spriggy before 8:00 AM.
June:
June 5 (Fri):TK Tuckshop – Order via Spriggy before 8:00 AM.
June 8 (Mon): 👑 King’s Birthday Public Holiday – NO students at school.
June 9 (Tue):Compulsory Confirmation Rehearsal at St James.
June 11 (Thu):Sacrament of Confirmation Celebration (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
June 12 (Fri):TK Tuckshop – Order via Spriggy before 8:00 AM.
[IMPORTANT]Swimming Program (June 15 – June 25) Our intensive swimming program runs daily. Please ensure students have their swimming gear ready each morning!
June 19 & 26 (Fri):TK Tuckshop – Order via Spriggy before 8:00 AM.
June 26 (Fri):End of Term 2 – Students finish early at 12:00 PM.
Looking Ahead
August 22 (Sat):First Eucharist
🔔 Learning Starts at 8:50am.
To ensure students are settled and ready for learning, teachers mark the roll promptly at 8:50am when the bell rings. We kindly ask families to have children arrive earlier to allow time to reach classrooms, organise belongings, and prepare for the day ahead.
⏱️ Late Arrivals
Drop-off: Any cars that have not crossed the pedestrian crossing by 8:50am will be required to park, and parents or carers will need to accompany their child to the office to sign in.
Late Arrivals: All Students arriving after 8:50am must be signed in at the office by a parent or carer. Students are not permitted to sign themselves in.
⏱️ Early Pick Ups
Please be advised that the school office is unable to facilitate student pick-ups during the following break times:
Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:40 am
Snack: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Due to the large number of students in open play areas, opening the gates during these times is a child safety risk. To ensure a smooth transition, please arrange all early departures before or after these periods.
Please note: Pick ups after 3:00pm are NOT permitted.
🔔 Dismissal - School finishes strictly at 3:20pm.
A reminder that school pick-up is strictly at 3:20pm. We strongly recommend all families to register with Extend, our OSHC provider to assist in unforeseen circumstances where you may be delayed in collecting your child.
Terms 2 & 3: Full Winter Uniform Reminder ❄️
Now that we are settling into the term, a friendly reminder that all students are required to wear their full winter uniform. As the weather cools down, please ensure your child is prepared and dressed in accordance with the school's winter dress code for both Terms 2 and 3.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)
We highly recommend that all families register with our OSHC provider, 'EXTEND'. Registering is a smart safety net—it ensures your child is cared for in a familiar environment if you are ever delayed or face an unexpected emergency at pick-up time.
Even if you don't plan on using after-school care, having an active registration acts as an essential safety net for those days when you are unexpectedly caught in traffic or held up for any reason.
Year 4 Excursion to Werribee Open Range Zoo 🦓🦒
What a wild day! Monday, April 27th, our Year 4’s headed to Werribee Open Range Zoo for an unforgettable African safari adventure. From discovering new facts, spotting the adorable baby lion cubs to seeing rhinos and giraffes in their habitats from the safari bus, the students were buzzing with excitement! We were so impressed by the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by every class, but even more proud of how well they followed our core values. They were safe, respectful, and responsible from start to finish. Well done, Year 4!
Year 6 Confirmation
As our Year 6 candidates prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 11th June, we invite the community to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Following his visit last week, Bishop Martin expressed his sincere commendation for the students and the way they represented our community.
Help Us Win a Share of $30,000 with Pacific Werribee! 🛍️
We have an exciting opportunity to earn extra funds for our school, and all it takes is your weekly grocery shop! Pacific Werribee is giving away a share of $30,000 to local schools, and we need your help to climb the leaderboard.
How to support us:
Shop: Purchase your groceries at participating Fresh Food retailers at Pacific Werribee.
Upload: Scan the QR code below on the flyer (or visit their website) to upload your receipts.
Nominate: Select our school to ensure every dollar you spend earns points for our tally!
Bonus Perks for You:
Weekly Prizes: Every receipt upload enters you into a draw to win a $200 grocery gift card (drawn weekly for 6 weeks).
Early Bird Bonus: Sign up for their database before 19th June to score 10 bonus points for us and a chance to win free groceries for a week!
A Morning of Gratitude: Mother’s Day Breakfast 🌷
A huge thank you to all the mothers and special maternal figures who joined us for our Mother’s Day Community Breakfast last Friday. It was a wonderful morning of celebration!
We are incredibly grateful to our hardworking PIP team and the SFA staff, who arrived at 6:30 am to prepare and serve such a delicious breakfast for our community. The morning was made even more special by the talented SFA Choir, whose joyful performance filled the air, and we loved seeing the excitement as we announced our lucky Mother’s Day raffle winners.
Finally, thank you to the PIP Team for coordinating the Mother’s Day stall. We hope you cherish the special gifts your children hand-picked just for you!
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Update
The PBL focus for the Rest of Term
RESPECT: I communicate effectively.
SAFE: I am in the right place at the right time.
Celebrating Our PBL Success: 🍕Pizza Lunch!
Our PBL program is designed to recognise and celebrate students when they demonstrate our core expectations: Safe, Responsible, Respectful, and Excellence. By earning tokens for these positive choices, students build confidence and contribute to a thriving school culture.
We are thrilled to announce that some of our students reached a major milestone this term! By consistently showing these values, they saved enough tokens to earn a special Pizza Lunch celebration. It was a joy to see the students enjoying their reward together and seeing firsthand that positive actions lead to great results.
Well done to all our students—your daily commitment to our school values makes us incredibly proud!
Wellbeing Resource: 10 Days of Happiness 😊
Looking for a quick boost to your daily outlook? 10 Days of Happiness is a free online program rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience. It offers simple, science-based actions designed to improve wellbeing in just a few minutes a day.
Whether you’re navigating a busy season or just want to cultivate more joy, we encourage you to explore the program or share the link with someone who might benefit:
District Cross Country Success!
A massive congratulations to our cross-country team for their stellar performance at Districts! It was a day of great success, highlighted by 11 of our athletes finishing in the top 10. These students will now progress to the Division Cross Country at Werribee Racecourse on 28th May.
A huge shout-out to our parent community! Your presence and enthusiasm provided a major boost to the students and made the event truly enjoyable.
We wish our competitors the very best of luck as they prepare for the next round. Go team! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) are currently reviewing the Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) format and would truly value your thoughts and insights.
PLPs are designed to clearly capture each child’s strengths, needs, goals, adjustments, and progress, and we want to ensure they are as clear and helpful as possible for families.
This short survey focuses on how easy the PLP is to understand and invites your suggestions on how the format could be made clearer, more accessible, and more user‑friendly.
Please note that when you submit the survey, your details (such as name and email address) will not be automatically collected unless you choose to provide them.
The survey will be open until Monday 25th May 2026.
Thank you so much for taking a moment to share your feedback. Your voice is greatly appreciated and will help inform meaningful improvements.
Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) – Parent Pulse‑Check – Collaboration
