Term 4 Week 11 of 12
Friday, 15th of December 2023
This Week’s Newsletter Items:
● Farewell from Mr Noack
● Acting Principals Reflection
● 2024 Return to School Dates
● 2024 Staffing
● Resurrection School Uniform
● Grade 6 Big Day Out Reflection & Photos
● Gospel & Gospel Reflection
● 2024 Calendar dates
Dear Parents & Carers,
With a grateful heart, I write this last letter to you in my final week as principal of Resurrection.
Since commencing in May of 2019, who would have imagined the changes and challenges we were all to face with the onset of a global pandemic, on-line teaching and lockdowns.
There’s an expression that goes, ‘I’m here for a good time, not a long time.’ And that about sums up my experience at Resurrection. Those who have got to know me personally over these last four and a half years know how passionate I am about improving learning outcomes for children and raising the professional standard of teaching & learning through high expectations, personal learning and accountability. As I look around at the school, our students, community and staff, I am proud of so much that we have achieved together.
Over the last four years, the school has revised its vision to more clearly recognise and embrace our diverse community. Our new vision has become the impetus for strengthening our school’s Catholic identity through promoting our heritage, traditions and a strong prayer culture. An agreed pedagogical approach, data plan and assessment schedule have been developed, implemented and supported by regular staff professional learning. The implementation of a distributed leadership model has been embedded into the school’s practice ensuring consistency across all year levels. Leaders and teachers now have strong data literacy skills and regularly present detailed analyses of student learning. A performance and development culture is now in place along with a relentless focus on wellbeing ensuring that a consistent approach to behaviour management and the care of our students is always a priority.
In June of this year, I was asked by Mr John Mills, (Regional General Manager for the Northern Region at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools) to act as Interim Principal at St Brendan’s – Flemington, until the end of the 2023 school year.
In taking on this additional role, I knew it was possible due to having a highly professional leadership and administration team at Resurrection. Looking back over the last six months, my belief in the capacity of staff to rise to the occasion, flourish and grow has certainly been validated.
It is at this point that I take the opportunity to acknowledge and personally thank Mrs Jess Davis for the way she has so professionally and pastorally worked these last four years, and especially in her role as Acting Principal. She has truly shown herself to be an exceptionally capable & reflective leader, continually seeking ways to enhance the school for the benefit of our students. The school Christmas Carols Evening, that occurred last week, is a simple but wonderful example of her passion and will to see Resurrection shine. Building community takes effort and care, something she has shown in the daily decisions she continues to make in her role as acting principal. I ask you, when the opportunity presents itself, to individually and as a community, to take the opportunity to acknowledge Jess for the dedication and commitment she continues to show for the school.
One of most rewarding achievements during my time at Resurrection has been the development of a vision and mission statement that reflect our community. I can truly say that our school’s motto, “We Care” is definitely being lived out in the spirit of Christ’s love and compassion. I call upon all of you to reflect upon the school’s vision statement, to remind yourselves as to why we do what we do, who we are and who we are doing this for, how we do it and what we will achieve if we stay true to our mission. For this is “The Resurrection Way”.
Called by Faith (Why)
Our Community, Diverse In Culture, Language and Tradition (Who)
Lives out Christ’s Care In Everything We Do (How)
By Providing Excellence In Learning (What)
With this in mind, I wish to also share some personal quotes that I have tried to live by as a principal. It may explain why am the way I am and do the things I do. Some I achieve better than others. I’ll let you be the judge of that.
o Take a 10 to 30 minute walk every day and while you do, smile.
o Sit in silence for 10 minutes each day.
o When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement, “My purpose is to …. today”.
o Live with the 3 E’s, Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy, and the 3 F’s … Faith, Family & Friends.
o Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.
o Dream more while you are awake.
o Try to make at least three people smile each day.
o Realise that life is a school and you are here to learn, pass all your tests. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
o Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
o Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
o Life is too short to waste time hating or disliking anyone.
o Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
o You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagreements.
o Make peace with your past, so it won’t muck up the present.
o Don’t compare your life with others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
o Burn the candles, use the nice sheets. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
o No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
o Forgive everyone for everything.
o What other people think of you is none of your business.
o Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
o However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
o Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
o Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
o The best is yet to come.
o No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
o Do the right thing.
o Call your family often.
o Each night before you go to bed complete the following statement: “I am thankful for…” “Today I accomplished…”
o Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
o Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. Make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
I certainly appreciate that there has been much anticipation in knowing whom the new principal of Resurrection will be for 2024 and thank you for your patience during this time. I know that Mr Adrian Glasby, who is a skilled educator and leader with over 34 years’ experience in Catholic Education, will continue to enhance Resurrection as a school of first choice for our families of Kings Park and surrounding areas.
Adrian will be very much missed as principal of St Christopher’s Airport West. I know that you will welcome him as generously and warmly as you have I.
Adrian is very excited to take up his new position in Term 1 2024 and is looking forward to both joining and leading the Resurrection school community.
I wish you each a very holy, safe and sacred Christmas and thank you for allowing to serve this community these last four and a half years.
With kindest regards,
Des Noack
Principal
Dear Parents, Students & Friends,
As we approach the third Sunday of Advent, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the theme of Joy.
Joy is a natural response when promises are fulfilled and long-awaited hopes are met. In the biblical context, we see this joy expressed by the Magi (Wise Men) from the East when they saw the star above the place where Jesus was. Matthew tells us that they "rejoiced with very great joy" before humbling themselves in worship (2:10). Similarly, the shepherds, upon witnessing the birth of Jesus, returned glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told (Luke 2:20).
During this third week of Advent, we have the opportunity to experience this same "very great joy" that comes from knowing Jesus. As we prepare for the celebration of His birth, let us reflect on the promises fulfilled and the hope that Jesus brings into our lives.
May this season of Advent be filled with joy and anticipation as we await the coming of our Saviour. I encourage you to engage in meaningful conversations with your children about the significance of joy and how it relates to our faith during this special time.
Congratulations to our Resurrection Staff!
I am very pleased to share that Mrs Sophie Duddington welcomed a little boy; Patrick Damien Duddington on Saturday afternoon. All are doing well and enjoying the new baby bubble!
Mr Moloney and his wife Kristen are expecting a baby very early in January. We wish them all the best as they prepare for this very exciting time.
Woolies Donation of A Christmas Hamper
Last week a HUGE Christmas hamper was donated by Emma Magri who works at Woolworths, Taylors Lakes for us to give to a family in our community who are in need this Christmas. Thank you to Emma for thinking of our community, the family who received this hamper were very grateful for the gift.
Thank you
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and partnership in your child's education this year, particularly over the last six months while I have been in the acting principal role. I am very grateful to have been given this opportunity and thank Des and Fr Gerard for their trust to lead Resurrection Catholic Parish school over the last six months.
During this time as Acting Principal, I have been supported by an incredible staff who are truly exceptional in all they do. My sincere thanks in particular to the members of the school executive and level leader team who have supported me in ensuring that the strong foundations continued.
For much of this week I have been in contact with Mr Adrian Glasby our incoming Principal. I’m looking forward to working alongside Adrian and supporting his transition to Principalship at Resurrection. Adrian has confirmed that he will officially begin on Monday, March 4 (Week 6, Term 1), therefore I will continue in the Acting Principal role until that date.
It is very challenging to put into words my gratitude to Des for all he has given to our community. His leadership during the COVID years really highlighted his commitment to the educational growth and care for our students. The renewed school vision highlights his aspirations for this community and it is now ultimately up to us to make this vision more than mere words. I am very grateful for Des’ mentorship both professionally and personally. I know I have grown as an educator and leader having worked alongside him and for that I will forever be grateful that our paths crossed. Finally, I wish Des all the best in his principalship at St Catherine’s, I know he will serve the community with the same spirit and sense of purpose that he has for the students of Resurrection.
For those families who are leaving Resurrection, I wish you all the very best and trust the transition to your new school goes smoothly.
Finally, my wishes for you and your family is for a blessed Christmas. I hope that you all enjoy the summer break with quieter days spent with family and friends.
God Bless,
Jess Davis
Acting Principal
2024 Return to School Dates
Monday 29/01
· School Closure Staff Only
Tuesday 30/01
· School Closure - Staff Only
Wednesday 31/02
· Grade 1 to Grade 6 Students Return To School
Thursday 01/02
· Preps half day of school - 8.45am till 12.00pm
Friday 02/02
· Preps half day of school - 8.45am till 12.00pm
Please read through the following regarding the Resurrection school uniform. Uniforms are available to purchase from PSW. More information can be found on their website: https://www.psw.com.au/schools/resurrection-primary-school.html?_=1702242214136
Please note that the new rugby top (as shown below) is only to be worn with the PE uniform. This item will be ready for purchasing in early January.
Formal Summer – Boys
● Navy shorts with logo (no cords or cargo)
● School blue shirt with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
● Navy socks (Anklet socks not permitted)
● Black leather school shoes
o Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
o Lace or Velcro optional
● Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
● School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR
School Bonded Jacket
Formal Winter – Boys
● Navy pants or shorts with logo.
● School blue shirt with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
● School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR School Bonded Jacket
● Navy socks
● Black leather school shoes
o Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
o Lace or Velcro optional
Formal Summer – Girls
● Summer Dress with logo
● Navy shorts with logo (no cords or cargo)
● Navy school pants with logo
● School blouse with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
● School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR
School Bonded Jacket
● White socks (Anklet socks not permitted)
● Black leather school shoes
o Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
o Lace or Velcro optional
● Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
● School navy hair ties
Formal Winter – Girls
● School winter tunic with pleats front and back. (Prep to Grade 6) Navy tights or socks to be worn with winter tunic.
● School winter skirt (winter tunic with top part removed). (Grade 3 to 6 Only) Navy tights or socks to be worn with winter tunic.
● Navy pants or shorts with logo. (Navy socks to be worn with pants or shorts.)
● School blouse with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
● School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR
School Bonded Jacket
● Black leather school shoes
o Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
o Lace or Velcro optional
● School navy hair ties
Sports Uniform- Boys
● Sports microfiber shorts with logo
● Sports tracksuit pant with logo
● Sports polo top with logo (long or short sleave)
● School Bonded Jacket
● Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
● Plain white sport socks (no anklet socks)
● Runners
Sports Uniform – Girls
● Sports microfiber shorts with logo
● Sports tracksuit pant with logo
● Sports polo top with logo (long or short sleave)
● School Bonded Jacket
● Micromesh school hat with piping(colour to represent your child’s house colour)
● Plain white sport socks (no anklet socks)
● Runners
Important Uniform Information
● No anklet socks are to be worn with any uniform.
● Hair touching shoulders must be tied back with either school coloured scrunchie or hair ties. This applies to both girls and boys.
● No coloured nail polish allowed.
● Sleepers or stud earrings only.
● Skirts and dresses are not to be shorter than just above the knee.
● There will be days were uniform type will be prescribed based on the activities of the day, eg. Excursion, school photo day, interschool sports, formal presentations.
Regarding Footwear
The following is why the school places such importance on the wearing of correct school shoes.
Our children spend 30 hours a week in school shoes, that's in excess of 15 000 hours in a school child’s lifetime. Choosing the right shoe for your child is extremely important.
Shoes that fit are vital to a young child's rapidly growing feet. By the time a child reaches the age of 12, his or her feet will have reached about 90 percent of their adult length. Therefore, development of a child's feet is especially important in these first 12 years of life and it is the reason podiatrists consider the early years to be essential in the development of feet and foot problems.
Children who continuously wear incorrect shoes can develop many problems in later life and exacerbate inherited foot problems.
Common problems such as hammer toes, caused by shoes which are too big or too small, ingrown toenails, cracked or fissured heels from continued use of sling back shoes, and corns under the toe nails can be prevented by selecting the right shoe.
What type of shoe should I buy?
Traditional school shoes are the best option for putting your children in good stead. Not only are they likely to outlast sports shoes, but also will provide the support so crucial to young feet
Sports shoes are marketed so extensively, children can be under a lot of peer pressure to wear the most expensive brand sports shoes. At the other end of the scale, many parents view cheap sports shoes as an alternative to traditional school shoes. But, as the name suggests, sports shoes are best left for sporting activities.
Not only are sports shoes unnecessary for children in their everyday school activities, but also some of the cheaper brands offer little in the way of support..
What should the shoe be made of?
Podiatrists recommend professionally fitted supportive, lace-up, leather shoes as the best option for school footwear. Leather offers durability, is easy to clean and allows feet to breathe.
Many sports shoes, on the other hand, have a high synthetic quantity that can produce a hot, moist environment. This creates a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and fungus that can lead to tinea, infected nails and foot odour.
How long should the shoes last?
Children grow at different speeds and wear shoes down at different rates. But there are some important things to do once you have selected the right shoe.
First, ensure you check the fit regularly. Children's feet grow quickly and, since shoes up to two sizes too small may not cause a lot of discomfort for the child, you may not even be aware a new pair is needed.
It is also important to regularly check the shoe for wear. Shoes that are worn down badly can cause as many problems to a child's feet as ill-fitting shoes.
So get your children off on the right foot with a good pair of shoes.
When Are Sports Shoes Worn?
Sport shoes are to be worn only on days that the physical education classes occur or when the student is wearing their sports uniform for interschool sports or competition.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 1(6-8 & 19-28)
There stands among you, unknown to you, the one who is coming after me.
A man came, sent by God.
His name was John.
He came as a witness,
as a witness to speak for the light,
so that everyone might believe
through him.
He was not the light,
only a witness to speak for the light.
This is how John appeared as a witness. When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ he not only declared, but he declared quite openly, ‘I am not the Christ.’ ‘Well then,’ they asked, ‘are you Elijah?’ ‘I am not,’ he said. ‘Are you the Prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’ So they said to him, ‘Who are you? We must take back an answer to those who sent us. What have you to say about yourself?’ So John said, ‘I am, as Isaiah prophesied: a voice that cries in the wilderness:Make a straight way for the Lord.’
Now these men had been sent by the Pharisees, and they put this further question to him, ‘Why are you baptising if you are not the Christ, and not Elijah, and not the prophet?’ John replied, ‘I baptise with water; but there stands among you – unknown to you – the one who is coming after me; and I am not fit to undo his sandal-strap.’ This happened at Bethany, on the far side of the Jordan, where John was baptising.
This week’s gospel should sound very familiar. It is the gospel of John version of the passage used in last week’s liturgy, which came from the gospel of Mark. Again, it recalls the ministry of John the Baptist but it is given the particular slant of the gospel of John. Aside from the greater focus on the conversational interaction, it presents John as a ‘witness’. This is perhaps more typical of the John gospel emphasis on personal encounter with Jesus. Rather than acting as something of a herald, as in last week’s account, here John the Baptist is witnessing ‘to speak for the light’. He makes a very clear distinction between himself and the Christ, his mission is simply to point towards the light; the Christ.
Our common understanding of the word ‘witness’ tends to be related to legal situations: providing a witness statement or acting as a witness to a fact in court. The use of witness in this gospel carries a different connotation: to provide witness through action and lifestyle that draws others to wonder about and perhaps come to accept the motivating belief. It is this understanding of witness that all Christians are called to provide. We are called to witness to our beliefs in the way that we live our lives, engage with others and hold to certain truths. Of course, there are some Christians who believe that their witness needs to be more obvious and more clearly stated. They feel that providing witness, or testimony, to their faith through spoken proclamation has a greater potential to change lives. Whether we choose to witness through our words or through our actions it is essential that both words and actions have integrity; that there is no clash between what we proclaim and the way we live.
Have you thought? A time to Rejoice!
This Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word for Rejoice! Advent was originally celebrated as a five-week season and with the same fasting and penitential nature as the season of Lent. The third Sunday, Gaudete, was like a break for rejoicing in the midst of the fasting. When Advent was reduced to four weeks and the nature of the season altered, Gaudete Sunday was retained. The colour of this Sunday is rose – a celebratory colour – and it is reflected in the vestments worn by the priest and in the colour of the third candle used in Advent wreaths.
Living the Gospel - A Witness? Me?
It came as something of a surprise to me to think that other people might observe the way I treated others and draw conclusions about my motivation. It was when I started to work with young people that the truth of this was revealed. I realised that my actions could speak so much louder than anything I might say. I hoped that the young people I was working with might stop some time and think to themselves, ‘I wonder why he treats us all that way? I wonder how it fits with that religion stuff he talks about?’ Well, I can hope can’t I?
Gospel Focus – Same but different
Having the same gospel passage from two different gospels used in the liturgy in consecutive weeks is an ideal opportunity to highlight the different focus adopted by the different gospels. The language of John’s gospel is remarkably different from that of the three synoptic gospels (synoptic = ‘seen together’). The synoptics share a fairly common narrative style, while John relies much more on metaphor and imagery – it is a more poetic language. In the gospel account of John the Baptist we see in John gospel’s greater emphasis on the conversation around what was occurring, while the Markan version emphasises recording the event.
Colour Code Key
Blue = whole school events
Red = Public holidays or major events
Green = Mass/RE events
Purple = Parent advisory board etc
Orange = Interviews/PSGs/Parent helper training etc
TERM ONE
WEEK 1A
Monday 22/01
● Saint Vincent
Tuesday 23/01
Wednesday 24/01
● Saint Francis de Sales
● Leadership Team Day 1
Thursday 25/01
● Leadership Team Day 1
Friday 26/01
● Australia Day
Saturday 27/01
● Saints Timothy and Titus
● Saint Angela Merici
Sunday 28/01
● 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 1B
Monday 29/01
● School Closure
● Staff Planning Day –
o Welcoming of new staff
o Staff Handbook
o School Organisation
o Student Medical Needs
Tuesday 30/01
● School Closure (Warden Training)
Wednesday 31/01
● Saint John Bosco
● Grade 1 to Grade 6 Students Return To School
● Appointments for Prep students re testing
● Team Meeting - Debrief session
▪ How they went?
▪ Student considerations
▪ Resource needs
▪ Classroom procedures
▪ Questions for Exec
Thursday 01/02
● Preps first day of school - 8.45am until 12.00pm
Friday 02/02
● The Presentation of the Lord
● Preps second day of school - 8.45am until 12.00pm
Saturday 03/02
● Saint Ansgar,
● Saint Blaise
Sunday 04/02
● 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 2
Monday 05/02
● Saint Agatha
● Prep Students commence full school days: 8.45am – 3.15pm
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm – 4.30pm
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm - Parents not to attend
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday 06/02
● Saints Paul Miki and Companions
● Waitangi Day (NZ)
● Parent Helper Training 9.00am (Legal & Classroom Support)
Wednesday 07/02
● Prep Day Off - Scheduled testing of Prep students
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 08/02
● Saint Jerome Emiliani
● Saint Josephine Bakhita
● Parent Helper Training 2.30pm (Legal & Classroom Support)
Friday 09/02
● Whole School Mass – Opening Of School Year
● Commissioning of staff
Saturday 10/02
● Saint Scholastica
Sunday 11/02
● 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 3
Monday 12/02
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm - Parents not to attend
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 13/02
● Shrove Tuesday
● Parent Teacher Conversations 3.30 to 5.00 / 5.30 to 6.30pm
Wednesday 14/02
● Ash Wednesday (Whole School Mass/Liturgy)
● Prep Day Off - Scheduled testing of Prep students
● No Staff Meeting
Thursday 15/02
● Parent Teacher Conversations 3.30 to 5.00 / 5.30 to 6.30pm
Friday 16/02
●
Saturday 17/02
Sunday 18/02
● 1st Sunday Of Lent
WEEK 4
Monday 19/02
● 2025 Prep Enrolments Open
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 20/02
● Parent Helper Training 9.00am (Legal & Classroom Support)
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 21/02
● Saint Peter Damien (commemoration)
● Prep Day Off - Scheduled testing of Prep students
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● EMERGENCY DISPLAN
Thursday 22/02
● Parent Helper Training 2.30pm in staffroom
Friday 23/02
● Saint Polycarp (commemoration)
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 5/6
Saturday 24/02
Sunday 25/02
● 2nd Sunday Of Lent
WEEK 5
Monday 26/02
● Prep’s Commence Full-Time
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 27/02
● Saint Gregory of Narek (commemoration)
Wednesday 28/02
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 29/02
Friday 01/03
Saturday 02/03
Sunday 03/03
● 3rd Sunday of Lent
WEEK 6
Monday 04/03
● Saint Casimir (commemoration)
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 05/03
Wednesday 06/03
● Installment 1 - Family Fee & Student Levy Payment Due
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 07/03
● Saints Perpetua and Felicity (commemoration)
Friday 8/03
● Saint John of God (commemoration)
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 3/4
Saturday 09/03
● Saint Frances of Rome (commemoration)
Sunday 10/03
● 4th Sunday of Lent
WEEK 7
Monday 11/03
● Labour Day – School Closure
Tuesday 12/03
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Wednesday 13/03
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Grade 6 Camp - PGL (Campaspe Downs)
● NAPLAN - Writing Grades 3 & 5
Thursday 14/03
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Grade 6 Camp - PGL (Campaspe Downs)
● NAPLAN - Reading Grades 3 & 5
Friday 15/03
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 1/2
● Grade 6 Camp - PGL (Campaspe Downs)
Saturday 16/03
Sunday 17/03
● 5th Sunday of Lent
WEEK 8
Monday 18/03
● Solemnity of Saint Patrick (Dress In Green)
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● NAPLAN - Conventions of Language Grades 3 & 5
● NAPLAN - Numeracy Grades 3 & 5
Tuesday 19/03
● Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 20/03
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Eucharist and Confirmation Formation Evening 6.30pm
Thursday 21/03
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● First Eucharist & Confirmation Sacramental Sessions @ 6.30 pm
Friday 22/03
● Saint Turibius de Mogrovejo (commemoration)
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Buddies (Grade Prep/5)
Saturday 23/03
● The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Sunday 24/03
● Passion Sunday
WEEK 9
Monday 25/03
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 26/03
Wednesday 27/03
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 28/03
● Holy Thursday (Whole School Liturgy)
● Last day of Term 1 & Student Dismissal 3.15pm
Friday 29/03
● Good Friday
Saturday 30/03
● The Easter Vigil
Sunday 31/03
● EASTER SUNDAY
TERM TWO
WEEK 1
Monday 15/04
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 16/04
Wednesday 17/04
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 18/04
Friday 19/04
● Resurrection Day Celebrations
Saturday 20/04
Sunday 21/04
● 4th Sunday of Easter
WEEK 2
Monday 22/04
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 23/04
● Saint George
● Saint Adalbert
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 24/04
● Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Thursday 25/04
● ANZAC DAY (Public Holiday)
Friday 26/04
● Saint Mark
● School Closure Day - First aid training (TBC)
Saturday 27/05
● Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort
● Sunday 28/04
● 5th Sunday of Easter
WEEK 3
Monday 29/04
● Saint Catherine of Siena
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 30/04
● Saint Pius V
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
● Eucharist Parent Formation Evening 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 01/05
● Saint Joseph the Worker
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 02/05
● Saint Athanasius
Friday 03/05
● Athletics Carnival
● Saints Philip and James
Saturday 04/05
Sunday 05/05
● 6th Sunday of Easter
WEEK 4
Monday 06/05
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
Tuesday 07/05
Wednesday 08/05
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 09/05
● Saint John I
● Mother’s Day Stall
Friday 10/05
● Saint John De Avila
● Mother’s Day Mass (Whole School) & Morning Tea
Saturday 11/05
● Saint Bernadine of Siena
●
Sunday 12/05
● Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord
● Mother’s Day
WEEK 5
Monday 13/05
● Our Lady of Fatima
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 14/05
● Saint Matthias
Wednesday 15/05
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 16/05
● School Photos
Friday 17/05
● Year Level Mass & Morning Tea 5/6
Saturday 18/05
● Saint John I
Sunday 19/05
● Pentecost Sunday
WEEK 6
Monday 20/05
● Mary, Mother of the Church
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 21/05
● Saints Christopher Magallenes and companions
Wednesday 22/05
● Saint Rita of Cascia
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 23/05
● Year 4 - First Eucharist Immersion Excursion
Friday 24/05
● Our Lady, Help Of Christians
Saturday 25/05
● Saint Gregory VII
● Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
● Saint Bede
Sunday 26/05
● Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity
WEEK 7
Monday 27/05
● Saint Augustine of Canterbury
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 28/05
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Wednesday 29/05
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Saint Paul VI
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 30/05
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● First Eucharist Parent Formation Session
Friday 31/05
● The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 1/2
Saturday 01/06
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 6.00pm
Sunday 02/06
● Feast Of Corpus Christi
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 9.00am
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 10.30am
WEEK 8
Monday 03/06
● Saint Charles Lwanga
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:3 0pm
Tuesday 04/06
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 05/06
● Saint Boniface
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 06/06
● Saint Norbert
● Saint Marcellin Champagnat
Friday 07/06
● Installment 2 - Family Fee Payment Due
● Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday 08/06
● Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 9.00pm
Sunday 09/06
● 10th Sunday In Ordinary Time
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 9.00am
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 10.30am
WEEK 9
Monday 10/06
● King’s Birthday – School Closure
Tuesday 11/06
● Saint Barnabas
Wednesday 12/06
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 13/06
● Saint Anthony of Padua
● Reports due to leadership for proofreading
Friday 14/06
Saturday 15/06
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 6.00pm
Sunday 16/06
● 11th Sunday In Ordinary Time
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 9.00am
● Sacrament of First Eucharist @ 10.30pm
WEEK 10
Monday 17/06
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Eucharist Reflection Day with Gen Bryant
Tuesday 18/06
● Wednesday 19/06
● Saint Romuald
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Reports back to teachers
Thursday 20/06
Friday 21/06
● Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade Prep
● Eucharist Reflection Day - Led by Gen Bryant
Saturday 22/06
● Saints John Fisher and Thomas More
Sunday 23/06
● 12th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 11
Monday 24/06
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Printing and signing of student reports
Tuesday 25/06
Wednesday 26/06
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 27/06
● Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Friday 28/06
● Saint Irenaeus
● Last Day of Term 2
● Whole School Mass
● Semester 1 Student Reports Sent Home
● Dismissal Time 3.15pm
Saturday 29/06
● Saints Peter And Paul
Sunday 30/06
● 13th Sunday In Ordinary Time
TERM THREE
WEEK 1
Monday 15/07
● Saint Bonaventure
● Students Return To School
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 16/07
● Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Wednesday 17/07
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Thursday 18/07
Friday 19/07
Saturday 20/07
● Saint Apollinaris
Sunday 21/07
● 16th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 2
Monday 22/07
● Saint Mary Magdalene
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 23/07
● Saint Bridget
● Parent Teacher Learning Conversations 3.45pm to 7.15pm
Wednesday 24/07
● Saint Sharbel Mahkluf
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 25/07
● Saint James
● Parent Teacher Learning Conversations 3.45pm to 7.15pm
Friday 26/07
● Saints Joachim and Anne
● Grandparents Day Mass (Whole School) & Celebration
● Confirmation Preparation day with Gen Bryant (after 1st break)
Saturday 27/07
Sunday 28/07
● 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 3
Monday 29/07
● Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 30/07
● Saint Peter Chrysologus
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
● Confirmation Parent Formation Evening 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 31/07
● Saint Ignatius Loyola
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 01/08
● Saint Alphonsus Liguori
● 100 Days Of Learning for Preps
Friday 02/08
● Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
● Saint Peter Julian Eymard
● Confirmation Preparation Day (led by Gen Bryant)
Saturday 03/08
● Saint Dominic
Sunday 04/08
● 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 4
Monday 05/08
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 06/08
● The Transfiguration Of The Lord
Wednesday 07/08
● Saints Sixtus II and companions
● Saint Cajetan
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Thursday 08/08
● Saint Mary Of The Cross
Friday 09/08
● Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 5/6
Saturday 10/08
● Saint Lawrence
Sunday 11/08
● 19th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 5
Monday 12/08
● Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Grade 3 Camp - Camp Weekaway- Benloch
Tuesday 13/08
● Saints Pontian and Hippolytus
● Grade 3 Camp - Camp Weekaway- Benloch
Wednesday 14/08
● Saint Maximilian Kolbe
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 15/08
● THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Whole School Mass @ 9.00
Friday 16/08
● Saint Stephen of Hungary
Saturday 17/08
Sunday 18/08
● 20th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 6
Monday 19/08
● Saint John Eudes
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Book Week Parade
Tuesday 20/08
● Saint Bernard
Wednesday 21/08
● Saint Pius X
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 22/08
● The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday 23/08
● Saint Rose of Lima
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 3/4
Saturday 24/08
● Saint Bartholomew
Sunday 25/08
● 21st Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 7
Monday 26/08
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 27/08
● Saint Monica
Wednesday 28/08
● Saint Augustine
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 29/08
● The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Friday 30/08
● Father’s Day Breakfast & Blessing
Saturday 31/08
Sunday 01/09
● 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
● Father’s Day
WEEK 8
Monday 02/09
● Saint Augustine
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 03/09
● Saint Gregory the Great
● Parent Advisory Committee 7.00pm – 8.00pm
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Wednesday 04/09
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Thursday 05/09
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Friday 06/09
● Installment 3 - Family Fee Payment Due
Saturday 07/09
● Sacrament of Confirmation at 11.00am & 1.30pm
Sunday 08/09
● 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 9
Monday 09/09
● Saint Peter Claver
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Grade 4 Camp - Camp Wyuna (Queenscliff)
Tuesday 10/09
● Grade 4 Camp - Camp Wyuna (Queenscliff)
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Wednesday 11/09
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Grade 4 Camp - Camp Wyuna (Queenscliff)
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Thursday 12/09
● The Most Holy Name of Mary
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Friday 13/09
● Saint John Chrysostom
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade Prep
Saturday 14/09
● The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
● Sacrament of Confirmation at 11.00am & 1.30pm
Sunday 15/09
● 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 10
Monday 16/09
● Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 17/09
● Saint Hildegard of Bingen
● Saint Robert Bellarmine
Wednesday 18/09
● Senior School Production
● No Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 19/09
● Saint Januarius
● Senior School Production
Friday 20/09
● Whole School Mass 9.00am
● Last Day of Term 3
● Footy Colors Day
● Dismissal Time 3.15pm
Saturday 21/09
● Saint Matthew
Sunday 22/09
● 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time
TERM FOUR
WEEK 1
Monday 07/10
● Our Lady of the Rosary
● Students Return To School
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 08/10
Wednesday 09/10
● Saints Denis and companions
● Saint John Leonardi
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10/10
Friday 11/10
● Saint John XXIII
Saturday 12/10
Sunday 13/10
28th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 2
Monday 14/10
● Saint Callistus I
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
Tuesday 15/10
● Saint Teresa of Jesus
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
Wednesday 16/10
● Saint Hedwig
● Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
Thursday 17/10
● Saint Ignatius of Antioch
● Emergency Displan Practice
● Swimming Program Prep
Friday 18/10
● Saint Luke
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 5/6
● Confirmation Reflection Day (after Year Level Mass) with Gen
Bryant
● Swimming Program Junior
Saturday 19/10
● Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues
● Saint Paul of the Cross
Sunday 20/10
● 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 3
Monday 21/10
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
Tuesday 22/10
● Saint John Paul II
● Parent Advisory Council 7.00pm – 8.00pm
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
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Wednesday 23/10
● Saint John of Capistrano
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
● Swimming Program Prep & Junior
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Thursday 24/10
● Saint Anthony Mary Claret
● Swimming Program Prep
Friday 25/10
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade Prep
● Swimming Program Junior
Saturday 26/10
Sunday 27/10
30th Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 4
Monday 28/10
● Saints Simon and Jude
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 29/10
Wednesday 30/10
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 31/10
Friday 01/11
● All Saints
Saturday 02/11
● The Commemoration Of All The Faithful Departed
Sunday 03/11
31st Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 5
Monday 04/11
● Saint Charles Borromeo
● School Closure Day (TIL)
Tuesday 05/11
● Melbourne Cup Day –Public Holiday
Wednesday 06/11
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 07/11
Friday 08/11
Saturday 09/11
Sunday 10/11
32nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 6
Monday 11/11
● Saint Martin of Tours
● Remembrance Day
● Exec Team 9.30 – 10.30am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 12/11
● Saint Josaphat
Wednesday 13/11
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
● Saint Albert the Great
● 2025 Prep Transition Session 1
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 1/2
Saturday 16/11
● Saint Gertrude
● Saint Margaret of Scotland
Sunday 17/11
33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
WEEK 7
Monday 18/11
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 21/11
● The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday 22/11
● Saint Cecilia
● Prep Transition Session 2
Saturday 23/11
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Sunday 24/11
● Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe
WEEK 8
Monday 25/11
● Saint Catherine of Alexandria
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 26/11
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Parent Advisory Council 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 27/11
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 28/11
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Friday 29/11
● 2025 Prep Transition Session 3
● Year Level Mass followed by morning tea: Grade 3/4
Saturday 30/11
● Saint Andrew
Sunday 01/12
1st Sunday Of Advent
WEEK 9
Monday 02/12
● 2025 Student Transition Day 1 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 03/12
● Saint Francis Xavier
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Wednesday 04/12
● Saint John Damascene
● Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
● Grade 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill (Ballarat)
● Parent Support Group Meetings
Thursday 05/12
● Parent Support Group Meetings
● Grade 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill (Ballarat)
Friday 06/12
● Saint Nicholas
● 2025 Prep Transition Session 4
● Grade 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill (Ballarat)
● Reports due to leadership
Saturday 07/12
● Saint Ambrose
Sunday 08/12
● 2nd Sunday Of Advent
WEEK 10
Monday 09/12
● The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
● 2025 Student Transition Day 2 (Prep – Grade 5s)
● Student reports back from Leadership
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10/12
● Our Lady of Loreto
Wednesday 11/12
● Saint Damasus I
● Christmas Carols 6.00pm - 7.30pm
● Report changes completed
Thursday 12/12
● Our Lady of Guadalupe
● Reports printed
Friday 13/12
● Saint Lucy
● 2025 Prep Transition Session 5
● Reports sent out
Saturday 14/12
● Saint John of the Cross
Sunday 15/12
● 3rd Sunday Of Advent
WEEK 11
Monday 16/12
● Grade 6 Big Day Out
● Exec Team 9.30 – 11.00am
● Whole School Assembly 2.30pm
● Team Leaders Meeting 3.30pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 17/12
● Grade 6 Graduation Liturgy & Presentation Night 6.00pm
Wednesday 18/12
● Whole School Mass 9.00am
● End of Year Award Ceremony
● Last Day Of Term
Thursday 19/12
● School Closure Day
● Handover Day
Friday 20/12
● School Closure Day
● End of Year Staff Lunch
Saturday 21/12
Sunday 22/12
WEEK 12
Monday 23/12
Tuesday 24/12
Wednesday 25/12
● Christmas Vigil
