2026 Newsletter 4
Dear Families,
As a Catholic community, we also take time to reflect on the significance of Easter, which we celebrated over Term 1 holidays. We rejoice in the joy of the resurrection of Jesus – He has risen! This important season reminds us of renewal, faith, and the strength of our community.
Welcome back to Term 2. It has been a beautiful, sunny start, and it was wonderful to see so many of our families attending the recent Learning Conversations with our homegroup teachers. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to share the learning taking place in classrooms and how we are supporting each student’s progress.
Term 2 is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting time for both students and staff. There are many excursions planned, along with a range of sporting opportunities for students to be involved in. We are also looking forward to the return of our swimming program, which will take place toward the end of the term.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a productive and rewarding term ahead.
Warm Regards,
Michelle
📅 Term 2 Important Dates
May
Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: TK Tuckshop (Order via Spriggy before 8:00 am)
Fridays: Cookie Fridays are back!!
Wed 13: Early Dismissal — Students finish at 1:00 pm
Wed 20: School Photos 📸
Wed 20: PIP Meeting (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm)
Mon 25 – Wed 27: Year 5 Camp
Tue 26: Confirmation Immersion Day (Year 6)
Wed 27: Confirmation Family Workshop (5:30 pm – 6:30 pm)
June
Fridays 5, 12, 19: TK Tuckshop (Order via Spriggy before 8:00 am)
Mon 8: King’s Birthday Public Holiday — No Students
Tue 9: Compulsory Confirmation Rehearsal at St James
Thu 11: Sacrament of Confirmation Celebration (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Mon 15 – Thu 25: Intensive Swimming Program (Daily)
Fri 26: Last Day of Term 2 — Students finish at 12:00 pm 🏃💨
Upcoming: August
Sat 22: First Eucharist (10:30 am – 11:30 am)
🌸 Mother’s Day Celebrations at SFA
We invite all our wonderful Mums and the special women in our children’s lives to join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with two exciting events!
1. Mother’s Day Breakfast
When: Friday, 8th May from 7:30 am
Where: SFA
Details: Enjoy a delicious breakfast with our school community.
Cost: $8.00 per item.
How to Order: View the menu and place your order via the Qkr! app.
Deadline: Orders strictly close Friday, 1st May at 4:00 pm.
2. Mother’s Day Stall
When: Friday, 1st May
Details: Our PIP Team has prepared a fantastic range of gifts for the children to choose from.
Prices: Gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00.
What to bring: Please send a maximum of $5.00 and a shopping bag with your child on the day.
3. Mother’s Day Raffle
Prizes: Many terrific prizes up for grabs!
Cost: $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
How to buy: Tickets are available now on Qkr! app.
Deadline: Ticket sales close Tuesday, 5th May at 4:00 pm.
The Draw: The winner will be announced at the Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday, 8th May.
A Huge Thank You to our wonderful PIP Team for their dedicated work in sourcing gifts, organising the raffle, and supporting our school’s fundraising efforts. We appreciate your support!
PIP Team Volunteers Needed We are seeking more helpers to join our PIP team. If you are interested in lending a hand, please reach out to Andrea Mansour (amansour@sfatarneit.catholic.edu.au) for more information.
Holy Thursday at SFA
It was a privilege to witness our Year 2 to 6 students represent SFA with such reverence during the Stations of the Cross at Thomas Carr College. We were also delighted to see so many families gather with us on Holy Thursday for our Junior School Holy Week Paraliturgy, making it a truly special community occasion.
Easter Celebrations at SFA
Easter Bonnet Parade & Project Compassion
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who helped our students create such spectacular Easter Bonnets this year! The creativity on display was incredible. Congratulations to our class winners for their outstanding designs.
We hope your family enjoyed a blessed and joyful Easter. A reminder that our support for Project Compassion continues; if you still have donation boxes at home, please return them to the school office or the Parish as soon as possible.
Easter Raffle Success 🐣
Congratulations to all our lucky raffle winners! We are overwhelmed by the community's generosity. A sincere thank you goes out to everyone who bought tickets or donated chocolates. It was your contributions that made this year’s raffle such a massive success. We truly appreciate your ongoing support!
Dates for Sacrament of Confirmation
IMPORTANT DATES
Confirmation Student Immersion Day (Please take note of the rescheduled Student Immersion date)
Monday, 25th May 2026
Compulsory Confirmation Family Workshop
Wednesday, 27th May at 5:30pm
Compulsory Confirmation Rehearsal at St James
Tuesday, 9th June 2026
Compulsory Confirmation Presentation Masses
Students are required to attend any weekend Mass at St James the Apostle Church, Hoppers Crossing, during the weekends of May 23 & 24 or May 30 & 31.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Thursday, 11th June at 7pm - St James the Apostle Catholic Church, Hoppers Crossing
Prayer for World Peace
Pope Leo has asked all members of the Universal Church to join him in Praying for World Peace.
ANZAC Day Commemorations 🎖️
With Anzac Day approaching this Saturday 25th April, our Faith and Community Leaders, Joshua and Emelia, have been hard at work collecting gold coin donations in exchange for Anzac Pins. A big thank you to everyone who contributed, the Werribee RSL Sub-Branch is incredibly grateful for our school's support.
Werribee Sub-Branch Dawn Service
Our School Captains and Faith and Community Leaders will proudly represent SFA by laying a commemorative wreath during the local service.
When: Saturday, April 25th at 6:30 AM.
Where: The Cenotaph (Corner of Watton Street and Station Place, Werribee).
All families are invited to attend this service to show their support and pay their respects. We thank you for your continued support of the war veterans in our wider community.
SFA - ANZAC Day Commemorative Service
Thank you to those families who joined us in the Billabong this afternoon at 2:30pm for our SFA Anzac Service.
The Orange Door – Free Help for Families
At our school, we care about the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of all students and families. Sometimes families need extra help. This may be because of:
worries about a child’s behaviour, learning, or wellbeing
parenting challenges
relationship problems
family violence
feeling unsafe at home
The Orange Door is a free service that helps children, young people, and families get support quickly.
You do not need a referral, and there is no cost.
The Orange Door can support families with:
parenting advice and support
child and young person wellbeing
family relationships
family violence and safety concerns
young families who feel alone or unsupported
help for young people using violence at home
support for adults who want help to change harmful behaviour
The Orange Door can help by:
talking with you about what support you need
helping make a safety plan if someone is making you feel unsafe
connecting you with helpful services such as:
counselling
housing and accommodation
mental health support
drug and alcohol services
parenting groups
financial support
legal help
helping with some basic living costs
supporting children and young people to be safe and well
Visiting or contacting The Orange Door
Families can call, email, or visit in person.
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
No appointment needed
Local service:
The Orange Door – Werribee
15–17 Watton Street, Werribee
Phone: 1800 271 045
Email: wma@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
How our school may help
Our school may talk with students or families about contacting The Orange Door if extra support may help.
We usually encourage families to contact the service themselves.
Sometimes, the school may make a referral without telling the family first if we believe this is needed to keep a child, young person, or family member safe.
Keeping children safe
You can learn more about how our school keeps children safe by reading our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct on our school website.
🏀🏏 Year 6 Shine at the Tarneit District Summer Gala 🎾🏐
On Wednesday, March 25, our Year 6 cohort took to the courts and fields for the annual Tarneit District Summer Gala. It was a high-energy day of competition across the local area:
Basketball: Athletes battled it out at the Altona Sports Centre.
Cricket & Tennis: Students showcased their skills at Galvin Park.
Volleystars: Our teams displayed great agility at Tarneit Rise.
While the competition was fierce, what made us most proud was the sportsmanship on display. Beyond the final scores, our students demonstrated incredible teamwork and resilience. Congratulations to all our Year 6 students for representing our school with such pride. We can’t wait to see that same momentum in the upcoming winter sports season!
If you have received any PSG meeting minutes, please make sure they are signed and returned to the school office as soon as possible.
In the coming weeks, students with medical needs will be issued Health Support Plans by the Learning Diversity Leaders. Please also ensure these are signed and returned promptly to the school office.
