Friday, 13th November 2026
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
On Wednesday our students, staff and community members commemorated Remembrance Day. Australians across the nation paused to observe Remembrance Day, marking the 108th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War. This day invites us to reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice of the more than two million Australian men and women who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. It is also a profound reminder of why we strive for peace. Every generation of service personnel stepped forward with the hope of securing a safer, more peaceful world for those who followed.
This coming Monday your children will meet their new teacher and classmates for 2027. This year we are having three transition mornings
Session 1. Week 7 Monday 16th November from 9.00 to10.45am
Session 2. Week 8 Monday 23rd November from 9.00 to10.45am
Session 3. Week 9 Friday 4th December from 9.00 to10.45am
This will give the students and teachers a great opportunity to build relationships leading towards a smooth transition into 2027. Our teachers will work on getting to know your children, explaining protocols, procedures and rules and allow an opportunity for the children to all get to know each other
Our Classroom Teachers for 2027 are:
Year Level
Prep
Prep
One
One
One & Two
Two
Two
Three
Three
Three
Four
Four
Five
Five
Five
Six
Six
Six
Teacher
Emma Lyons Tues to Fri & Enza La Rosa Mon
Effie Malamatinas
Sarah Hull Tues to Thurs & Jen Barresi Mon & Fri
Sarah Hull Tues to Thurs & Jen Barresi Mon & Fri
Sophie Dillon
Olivia Duvcevski
Ella Nowak
Claudette Petrucelli
Jake Moloney
Jester Buslon
Belinda Collins
Vanessa Axiak
Jane Huang
Rosie Nojdek
Lena Aloi
Kurt Caguin
Georgia Tankey Tues, Thurs & Fri Jacinta Polh Mon & Wed
Isabella Pisano
You will notice some changes to our classroom teachers
Welcome back to Jacinta Pohl who joins us back from maternity leave. We are excited to have Jacinta back.
Farewell to Malae Suasi who has taken a job for 2027 and beyond at Melton Christian College. We thank Malae for his great service at our school and in particular his kind and fun demeanour with our students, staff and community. We will miss you
Congratulations to Lavina Stewart who is expecting and will be on maternity leave for 2027. We wish Lavina all the best for 2027.
Best Wishes
Deputy Principal
Years 1-6 Transition Sessions
This coming week, we have the first of three Years 1-6 Transition mornings where our students will meet their 2027 teacher and classmates. The dates for these sessions are listed below:
Monday 16th November: 9:30am - 10:30am
Monday 23rd November: 9:30am - 10:30am
Friday 4th December: 9:30am - 10:30am
Please note: Children should arrive at school at the regular 8:30am start time for a full day of school on these days. In these sessions, your child will meet their 2027 teacher, begin to familiarise themselves with their new learning space and their peers. Creating balanced class groups is like forming a diverse group of around 25 students, each with unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We consider each student’s personality, talents, and social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs and strengths. Although this task is complex, your input, understanding and support is much appreciated.
Prep Transition Continues!
Today we had the second of four Prep transitions! A reminder that we will also have sessions on Friday 20th and Friday 27th November, where the children will stay in their new learning spaces from 9am to 10:30am. It has been wonderful seeing the students engage in such a very special time.
St. Vincent De Paul Update
Working in partnership with our Parish, we have been asking for donations of non-perishable food items such as canned food, pasta to pass on to our local St. Vincent de Paul group.
These items will be distributed to families in need in our local area. Each year level has a container where the students can place donations.
We hope these steps allow families to access all of the features on the Nforma Connect app.
Nforma Connect – Friendly Reminder
A friendly reminder to all families: If you haven’t already downloaded the new Nforma Connect app, please take a moment to do so.
If you need any assistance with downloading or setting up the app, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. Our team will be more than happy to help!
Thank you for your cooperation!
Prep Excursion!
We are excited to share with you the wonderful experience that our Preps had during their recent excursion to the Legoland Discovery Centre in Chadstone. As part of their learning journey in the unit of inquiry, "Fantastic Fairytales", the Preps had the opportunity to explore and engage in various activities that allowed them to develop their understanding of design thinking.
The students were immersed in interactive building zones, where they designed and created their own unique structures using different Lego bricks. They were also challenged to build an obstacle course for a dog during a guided workshop session.
The Lego City display, made up of over 1.5 million Lego bricks, was another highlight of the excursion. The students were in awe of the intricate designs and structures that could be created using Lego bricks of all of the Melbourne landmarks.
The Preps had a blast on the ride available at the Legoland Discovery Centre. The Kingdom Quest Laser Ride took the students on an interactive adventure, where they battled against trolls and skeletons to rescue the princess. The 4D Lego Movie was also a hit, with the students enjoying the sensory experience of wind, rain, and other effects that brought the movie to life.
The Preps had an incredible time, with many of them wanting to go back for more!
Best Wishes,
Wellbeing, Community & Child Safety
THE PROBLEM-SOLVING WHEEL
Colour Run
We are excited to share that we will be holding a Colour Fun Run on Friday, 27th November.
Parents are warmly invited to attend this exciting event and cheer on the students as they take part in the fun!
All children are to wear a white t-shirt and get ready for some colour fun.
You can start creating your child’s fundraiser profile by completing the below:
Step 1 - Selecting https://myprofilepage.com.au/and click the ‘Register ‘button.
Step 2 - Create your profile page
Step 3 - Fundraise Away
Step 4 - Convert Cash to online
Step 5 - Choose prizes or donate to a cause
Student Leaders
Today we went to the Brimbank Council for the Dynamic Young Citizens to represent our school and present the idea of the problem-solving wheel. We showcased this to Mayor Tachos and were awarded with certificates. The best part was getting to meet other students and hear about their solutions for the school. We look forward to seeing who will be the future leaders for 2027 who will attend the DYC program in the upcoming future.
From: Isaac 6Cand Emma 6A
Colour Run
We are excited to share that we will be holding a Colour Fun Run on Friday, 27th November.
Parents are warmly invited to attend this exciting event and cheer on the students as they take part in the fun!
All children are to wear a white t-shirt and get ready for some colour fun.
You can start creating your child’s fundraiser profile by completing the below:
Step 1 - Selecting https://myprofilepage.com.au/and click the ‘Register ‘button.
Step 2 - Create your profile page
Step 3 - Fundraise Away
Step 4 - Convert Cash to online
Step 5 - Choose prizes or donate to a cause
Christmas Craft Day
Dear Year 1 and Year 2 Families,
We are excited to invite you to join us for a special Christmas Craft Day at school!
As we get into the Christmas spirit, we would love for our families to come along and spend some quality time creating, crafting and sharing in the festive fun with their children.
We will have a range of Christmas-themed craft activities for students and their special grown-ups to enjoy together, creating beautiful handmade decorations, Christmas keepsakes and memories to treasure.
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, get creative and celebrate the joy of Christmas as a school community.
Event details:
Date: Friday 11th December
Time: 8.45-10.30am
* Location: Year 1–2 classrooms
We warmly encourage parents, grandparents or another special family member to join us for this festive occasion. We understand that not every family member will be able to attend, and all students will still have the opportunity to participate and enjoy the activities.
We can't wait to fill our classrooms with creativity, Christmas cheer and lots of festive smiles!
Warm regards,
The Year 1–2 Team
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 25:14-15. 19-21
We Reflect
This week’s gospel is a very familiar parable and one that is often used with students and young people. It is generally used as an encouragement to make the most of the gifts and skills that the listeners possess. It is rarely, however, placed in its context as part of the full Chapter 25 lesson about the time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Lord and the Christian life.
Again, the story is presented as a parable of the Kingdom – a glimpse into the right order of things in the realised Kingdom. A very wealthy master entrusts his considerable assets to his servants to manage in his absence. The three servants were allocated money, ‘each in proportion to his ability’. The emphasis of the parable is on what each servant did with the funds they were allotted. They were charged with managing the money in the place of their master; acting in their master’s place to further develop his wealth.
Like all of Jesus’ parables, this one has a sting in the tail. Although the third servant has done nothing illegal or corrupt, he is very harshly dealt with. His crime is laziness! He was given a great opportunity to demonstrate his abilities and yet he shied away and returned to his master exactly what had been entrusted to him, unimproved. The author of Matthew’s gospel uses this parable to shock the audience out of complacency. They cannot rely solely on the promised return of the Lord, they must continue to act on Jesus’ message and work to bring about the Kingdom in their own lives. Those who fail to act, leaving everything to the work of God, are as bad as the lazy servant who failed to grasp an extraordinary opportunity.
REFLECTION by Greg Sunter
We Read
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one; each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. Now a long time after, the master of those servants came back and went through his accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents came forward bringing five more. “Sir”, he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are five more that I have made.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.”’
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
School Uniform – Updated Price List
We would like to inform our community that attached to this newsletter is the updated school uniform price list, along with a copy of our current school uniform for your reference.
Our school uniform is available for purchase from Academy Uniforms, located
Unit 2, 51-53 Westwood Drive, Ravenhall VIC 3023.
We encourage all families to take a moment to review the updated price list and familiarise themselves with the uniform requirements.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact the office.
Parish News
St Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The St Vincent de Paul Society will once again be collecting gifts and hamper items for families in need this Christmas.
From Saturday 7th November to Friday 27th November, gift tags will be displayed on boards locted at the back of the Piety Store. The tags will indicate either a boy or girl, generally aged between 5 and 12 years, with a small number of tags for 13 and 14-year-olds.
We invite parishioners to take a tag, purchase a suitable gift, and return the unwrapped gift to the church or parish office by 27 November.
We are also gratefully accepting donations of non-perishable food items for our Christmas hampers.
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping bring joy to families in need this Christmas
Christ the King
Since 1925 the universal Church has celebrated the 35th and last Sunday of Ordinary Time with the Feast of Christ the King. Over the past years we, as a parish, have celebrated this feast with a distinct Samoan flavour.
It gives us an opportunity as a parish to recognise and celebrate with our parishioners who trace their origins back to Samoa. The celebrations will be at our 10.30am Mass on Sunday 22nd November, lunch afterwards.
Remembrance Book
Our Remembrance Book holds the names of loved ones who have passed away, allowing us to keep them in our prayers, especially throughout the month of November. If there is someone you would like to include, you are warmly invited to add their name.
Mass of Anointing of the Sick
All parishioners are warmly invited to attend the Mass of Anointing of the Sick at Resurrection Church on Saturday, 12 December at 10:00am.
During this special Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered to those who are experiencing illness, frailty due to age, or are preparing for surgery. Through this sacrament, we pray for God's healing, strength, comfort, and peace.
Three
A
Claudette Petruccelli
Akuach C - For actively contributing to class discussions, confidently sharing your ideas and opinions, and thoughtfully engaging in our learning. Well done Akuach!
Monda M - For enthusiastically sharing ideas and asking thoughtful questions during inquiry discussions, helping to deepen our understanding and enrich our learning. Keep it up, Monda!
Three
B
Jake Moloney
Rosy H - For making astute predictions when participating in the lava lamp experiment. Well done, Rosy!
Johann U - For exploring the ‘Seven Sacraments’ with great interest and showcasing his knowledge of the symbols and scripture references. Well done, Johann!
Four
A
Lena Aloi
Angelina L - For approaching every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Harlow M - For becoming a more independent learner and taking greater ownership of their progress.
Zenaira N - For consistently demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning and always striving to do their very best.
Four
B
Isabella Pisano
Oscar M - For showing great enthusiasm and curiosity during our ‘What’s the Matter’ Inquiry unit, especially during our exciting lava lamp experiment. Well done Oscar.
Akur L - For showing growing confidence when reading The Wild Robot to the class and using a clear reading voice. Well done Akur.
Evelyn M - For using your visualisation skills while reading The Wild Robot during reading session and making connections to the words in the text. Well done Evelyn.
Four
C
Vanessa Axiak
Christina T - Outstanding achievement! Your dedication, perseverance and commitment to learning have been truly exceptional. You consistently strive to do your best, take pride in your work and approach challenges with a positive attitude.
Jordan N - For your hard work and commitment to improving. Keep believing in yourself and remember that every challenge is an opportunity to grow!
Five
A
Jane Huang
Lynnora W - For making significant improvements in her multiplication grid through consistent practice and perseverance, particularly when working on more challenging times tables.
Emmanuel L - For consistently staying focused on learning and demonstrating a strong understanding of different mental strategies to solve mathematical problems.
Dawthlie K - For being an active learner by paying attention during lessons and confidently sharing her knowledge of language features and persuasive devices with her classmates.
Five
B
Malae Suaesi
Kara F - For being a thinker during Maths when converting tenths, hundredths, and percentages. Great learning!
Bei L - For being a knowledgeable learner when sharing his ideas on global warming. Keep up the fantastic work!
Athieng M - For demonstrating excellent editing skills when reading a passage. Well done!
Five
C
Lavina Stewart
Jack I-B - For showing true strength and perseverance by continuing to work hard and finish every task, no matter the obstacle. Keep it up Jack!
Nyakiir M - For showing great insight and curiosity when exploring how communities work together to prevent natural disasters. Great learning Nyakiir!
Cung Bawi N - For doing a fantastic job exploring how Matthew and Luke tell the Nativity story differently, and using those unique details to understand its deeper message. Well done Bawi!
Six
A
Kurt Caguin
Pinidi A - For effectively writing an explanation by drafting her work, and then evaluating and editing to make improvements for publishing. Well done Pinidi!
Charlotte V - For demonstrating a deep understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages - calculating discounts accurately and checking her answers using estimation. Good job Charlotte!
Emma V - For excellent work in inquiry, researching and synthesising information about immigration in her foldable project. Keep up the excellent work Emma!
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Michael U (6B) - For being a great learner who makes a consistent effort to learn Japanese. His confident presentation and respectful interactions with Japanese sister school students during the Zoom session were commendable. Well done!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Joy M (6C) - For being an outstanding music student and excelling in all areas of the music curriculum. Joy has grown in confidence in his music abilities, displays great creativity, and always demonstrates a positive attitude in class. Continue to develop your musical talents, Joy!
Visual Arts:
Tosh Kaan
& Enza La Rosa
Messi L (4C) - For demonstrating imaginative artwork! Merging Yayoi Kusama’s signature polka-dot pumpkins with your own style, as well as a surreal Salvador Dalí-esque melting effect, this shows remarkable creative risk-taking.
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Velasquez
Stella T (6C) - Showing great creativity and determination while designing your 3D fidget toy in Tinkercad. You asked questions, followed tutorials, asked for help when needed and worked well with your group. Well done!
TERM FOUR DATES 2026
Week 6
Monday 9th November
● Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 10th November
● Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 11th November
● Remembrance Day Service
Thursday 12th November
● Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
● School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting and dinner - 7pm
Friday 13th November
● Prep 2027 Transition with parents (Session 2 of 4) - 9am - 10am
● STEM - Fighting Extinction Showcase at Melbourne Zoo (Grade 6 - 10 students) 9.45 to 1.00
Saturday 14th November
●
Sunday 15th November
● Thirty - third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 8
Monday 23rd November
● Years 1-6 2027 Transition (Session 2 of 2)
● Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 24th November
● PSGs
● Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
Wednesday 25th November
● PSGs
● Leadership meeting 3.30pm
Thursday 26th November
● PSGs
● Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 27th November
● PSGs
● Prep 2027 Transition without parents (Session 4 of 4) - 9am - 10:45am
● Fundraiser Colour Run
Saturday 28th November
Sunday 29th November
● First Sunday of Advent
Week 10
Monday 7th December
● P-2 Swimming
● Year 3 - 6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 8th December
● P-2 Swimming
● Leadership meeting at 3:30pm
● Staff Birthday December
Wednesday 9th December
● P-2 Swimming
● Year 6 Big Day Out to Funfields
Thursday 10th December
● Christmas Carols
Friday 11th December
Saturday 12th December
Sunday 13th December
● Third Sunday of Advent
Week 5
Monday 2nd November
● School Closure Day: TIL for Staff
Tuesday 3rd November
● School Closure Day: Melbourne Cup P/H
Wednesday 4th November
●
Thursday 5th November
● Executive team meeting - intervention and learning support forward planning for 2027
● Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
● Prep Level Mass at 2.30pm
Friday 6th November
● Prep 2027 Transition with parents (Session 1 of 4) - 9am - 10am
Saturday 7th November
●
Sunday 8th November
● Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 7
Monday 16th November
● Years 1-6 2027 Transition (Session 1 of 2)
● Year P-2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 17th November
● Staff Birthdays
Wednesday 18th November
●
Thursday 19th November
● 2026 Evaluation Day (All leaders)
● Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 20th November
● Prep 2027 Transition without parents (Session 3 of 4) - 9am - 10:45am
● Principal Network
Saturday 21st November
Sunday 22nd November
● The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Week 9
Monday 30th November
● P-2 Swimming
Tuesday 1st December
● P-2 Swimming
Wednesday 2nd December
● P-2 Swimming
Thursday 3rd December
● 2027 Planning Day for Executive
● Staff Meeting at 3:30pm
Friday 4th December
● Principal Network (Mass)
● Years 1-6 2027 Transition (Session 3 of 3) 9am to 10.45am
Saturday 5th December
Sunday 6th December
● Second Sunday of Advent
Week 11
Monday 14th December
● Year 6 Graduation Lunch 11am to 1.30pm (lunch at 11.30am)
● No assembly today
Tuesday 15th December
● End of Year Mass & Awards at 9am
● Last day of the year for students finish at 12pm
● Staff will complete the handover
Wednesday 16th December
● Staff Lunch 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 17th December
Friday 18th December
Saturday 19th December
Sunday 20th December
● Fourth Sunday of Advent
