Term 4 Week 2 of 11
Friday, 17th October 2025
Message from the Principal
Dear parents and carers,
We had a very exciting and busy first week back to school with the Art Show/Cultural Parade and the Colour Run. This week we had Year 5 going to camp and Our Year Prep to Year 2 students doing their first week of a two-week intensive swimming program.
This time of year, as school principal, I have one foot in 2025 and the other in 2026. Part of the preparation for 2026 will be our leadership team and our classroom teachers completing class lists. Planning for the 2026 school year has already commenced. Please email the office (office@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au) if your children are intending on leaving Resurrection at the end of year.
We are also inviting you to write about your child’s learning and social needs to assist us in the placement of your child into specific classrooms for the 2026 school year. Please note that we may not be able to provide you with exactly what you want, but we do try to do our best given the many and diverse factors that go into making up a class.
Please email me, principal@rskingspark.catholic.edu.auwith the heading “Confidential – 2026 Class Placement”. All emails must be received by Friday 31st October at 3.30pm
Deputy Principal
2026 Planning
Planning for the 2026 school year is well under way! Please email the office (office@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au) if your child/ren are intending on leaving Resurrection at the end of year.
We are also inviting you to write about your child’s learning and social needs to assist us in the placement of your child into specific classrooms for the 2025 school year. Please note that we may not be able to provide you with exactly what you want, but we do try to do our best given the many and diverse factors that go into making up a class.
Please email Adrian (principal@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au) with the heading “Confidential – 2026 Class Placement”. All emails must be received by Friday 31st November 3.30pm.
Family Curriculum Overviews Available
To help keep you informed about what learning will take place in Term 4, the teaching teams have put together an overview of the term ahead. You can find these on Seesaw and on the school website.
Prep - 2 Swimming Continues!
Our P-2 students have been enjoying their swimming lessons over the past week. The swimming program continues in Week 3 and will conclude at the end of the week. Please check your child’s Operoo form as a reminder of the requirements for each day.
Reminder Hats on for Term 4!
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow warmer, it's time for our Term 4 sun safety reminder: all students are required to wear their school hats during outdoor activities.
Wearing a hat is a vital part of our SunSmart policy, helping protect students from harmful UV rays while they enjoy recess, lunch breaks, PE lessons, and other outdoor events. All students should be wearing their summer uniform in Terms 1 and 4.
What You Need to Know:
Hats are compulsory whenever students are outside.
Students without hats will be asked to stay in designated shaded areas.
Please check that your child’s hat is clearly labelled with their name.
Let’s work together to keep our school community safe and sun-smart.
Art Show 2025
First of all, thank you to all of our students and their families for attending our community themed art show on the 8th of October. The school was abuzz with excitement. It was wonderful to see everyone participating in interactive art and looking at the masterpieces created by our students. The cultural pride as always was a showstopper and great reminder of the cultures that make up our community.
We also like to announce the winners of the Art Show Scavenger hunt. The prizes include a canvas and key chain from the Lume.
Here are our winners:
Bawi Bik, Simeon, and Dinnas 3B
Ran 4B
Bilaitu and Khristian 5A
Evelyenne and Vaslem 6B
Your prizes have been placed in your tub on Tuesday 14/10/2025.
Thank you again from
Religious Education
One more week left to submit your artwork for our Jubilee Year Art Competition: ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. (note: 3A, 3B, 4A have a 1 week extension to submit their pieces)
Emails will be sent over the next two weeks regarding 2026 Sacraments
In Faith,
2025 Term Four Statements
Dear Families,
Early last week, Term Four 2025 school fee statements were distributed via email. We kindly ask that you review your statement at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or require clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact myself on (03) 8312 6312 or via email at finance@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au.
Payment Options:
School fees can be paid using any of the following methods:
In person at the School Office (cash or EFTPOS only – please note we do not accept Amex or Diners Club).
Over the phone by calling (03) 8312 6312 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm) – credit card
Internet banking using the account number provided on your fees statement as the reference
Outstanding Fees:
As previously communicated, all 2025 school fees were due by 10 March 2025, unless a Direct Debit Request (DDR) or Centrepay deduction was arranged. We would like to sincerely thank all families who have paid in full or have contacted us to set up a payment plan. Your continued support enables us to provide a high-quality education and a strong school community for every student. Families with outstanding balances who have not yet contacted the school will be approached to schedule a meeting with the principal to discuss a resolution.
2026 School Fees:
A letter from the principal and the 2026 Fee Schedule were emailed earlier this week. If you would like to commence direct debit payments for the 2026 school year before the end of 2025, please reach out to me on (03) 8312 6312 or email finance@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au.
Please reach out if you have any questions - we’re here to help.
Warm regards,
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
We Listen
Today’s gospel confronts us with a different distortion of the real purpose of prayer. While the woman in last week’s story at least realised how needy she was and how unable she was to resolve her own problems, the Pharisee in today’s gospel has no sense of his need for God at all. While at first his prayer sounds like one of gratitude – he begins after all by thanking God – his prayer is really full of pride and of self-reliance. He is not really thanking God: rather he is congratulating himself on how good and generous he is. The tax-collector, sitting down the back of the Temple, is the very opposite. He is full of shame and contrition, deeply aware of his failures and of his need for God’s mercy.
At the end of the parable Jesus insists that it was the tax-collector and not the Pharisee who went home at rights with God, precisely because the tax-collector understood who he really was and who God really was. This in fact is really the purpose of prayer. Rather than being a way of getting what we need or want, prayer is a way of becoming who we are really meant to be. If we can grow in our understanding of God, and of our need for God, we will discover perhaps that what we thought we so desperately needed or wanted is not so important after all. We will learn to live lives of trust and of peace because our hope will be in God, as the tax-collector’s hope was, rather than in ourselves, as was the case with the Pharisee. We will then be at rights with God, and at peace with ourselves.
We read Luke 18:9-14
Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.
"Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.'
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
Parish News
Thank You for Supporting Ubuntu Uganda
Thank you to everyone who purchased a sausage at our Art Show fundraiser on Wednesday afternoon in support of the Ubuntu Uganda Partnership! Your generosity helped us raise an incredible $802.45, every dollar goes toward strengthening our connection and support for our friends in Uganda.
Expression of Interest
50th Parish Anniversary Dinner Dance
We are inviting expressions of interest for hosting a dinner dance in celebration of our parish’s 50th Anniversary. If you would like to attend this special social event, please notify the parish office by Friday, 24th October.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 2
Six B
Jane Huang
Bie Phatu A - For being a dedicated student who is taking more responsibility for his learning, Well done!
Evelynne D - For being responsible and respectful through whole class learning and contributing to whole class discussion.
Six C
Rosie Nojek
Jack L - For engaging positively with the novel study of ‘Once’, for showing interest through asking and answering questions about the text.
Karl K - For demonstrating interest and answering questions during the novel study of ‘Once’, showing his deepening comprehension and for making links to historical events.
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Frankie G (4B) - For consistently focusing on her learning and demonstrating excellent independent and collaborative work during Japanese class. Well done Frankie!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Apiok M (6A) - For being an outstanding Performing Arts student, for always giving her best effort and for demonstrating excellent leadership in the Cultural Parade. Well done Apiok!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Bilai Pha (5C) - For developing a unique and original pattern in the art of circular weaving. What an innovative approach Bilai Pha!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Kai N (3C) - For always trying his best to complete the activities and for showing respect to his teacher when entering the STEM classroom. Well done Kai!
P.E:
Lydon T (3C) - For strong engagement and effort in sport. You demonstrate great resilience by contributing to discussions frequently and participating enthusiastically when learning T-ball.
Three A
Claudette Petruccelli
Pabalu A - For showing consistent enthusiasm and commitment in all areas of learning. Great job Pabalu!
Sang Sang Z - For being a helpful and caring class member who shows great perseverance and determination in his learning. Well done Sang Sang!
Three B
Enza La Rosa
Zenaira N - For your amazing passion for learning and always wanting to do your best! Well done Zenaira!
Adior D - For following all instructions, being focussed and always concentrating on your learning. You are a very eager learner who contributes to classroom discussions and asks questions when needed. Well done Adior!
Three C
Christine Tran
Caterina N - For showing incredible growth in math, displaying a positive attitude towards school, and active participation in class.
Esequiel V - For working really hard and always putting in extra effort in his learning—especially in his writing. His determination, focus, and positive attitude have been so impressive to see.
Four A
Lena Aloi
Arthur P - For using strong verbs to substitute weaker verbs in your sentences to make them stronger. Well done!
Riley V - For trying your best in all your tasks with a great attitude and focus. Your hard work has been noticed—well done!
Four B
Ella Nowak
Isaac C - For making a positive start to Term 4 through demonstrating our PBL values in the classroom and in the yard. Keep it up Isaac!
Emmanuel Tlak L - For challenging himself during maths to read different types of data and developing questions that could be used for data collection. Keep it up Emmanuel!
Four C
Georgia Tankey
Liela M - For consistently being a kind, caring and committed member of 4C, demonstrating exceptional respect. Well done Liela!
Isaac V - For always going above and beyond during maths to complete advanced and challenging tasks independently. Great work Isaac!
Six A
Katherine Salloum
Kohoe T - For consistently showing a positive attitude and completing all class tasks with care and precision. Keep it up, Kohoe!
Rayden V - For sharing his thoughtful ideas and insights with his peers while reading our class novel Once. Keep sharing – your contributions are so valued!
TERM THREE DATES 2025
Week 4
Monday 27th October
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 28th October
Wednesday 29th October
Executive Team Leadership Huddle 6 of 6
Thursday 30th October
Friday 31st October
All Soul’s Day: Classroom Prayer Service
Saturday 1st November
Sunday 2nd November
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Week 6
Monday 10th November
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Dynamic Youth Citizens Excursion
(Ms Marie & four student leaders)
Tuesday 11th November
Remembrance Day - Whole School Service at 10:30am
Wednesday 12th November
Thursday 13th November
Fr Gerard visiting Middle School classes at 10am
Friday 14th November
Middle School Year Level Mass 9am
2026 Prep Transition Session 2 both Parent & Student 9am to 10am
Principal’s Network
Saturday 15th November
Sunday 16th November
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 8
Monday 24th November
2025 Leadership evaluation day (off-site)
2026 Student Transition Day 2 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 25th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Wednesday 26th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
School Advisory Council Dinner
Thursday 27th November
Parent support group meetings (PSGs)
Friday 28th November
2026 Prep Transition Session 4 Student only 9am to 10.45am
Saturday 29th November
Sunday 30th November
Parish and Junior School Family Mass at 10:30am (Advent theme)
First Sunday in Advent
Week 10
Monday 8th December
Years 3-6 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 9th December
Wednesday 10th December
Carols By Candlelight 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Report changes back to teachers
Thursday 11th December
Friday 12th December
Year 6 Big Day Out
Saturday 13th December
Sunday 14th December
Third Sunday of Advent
Week 3
Monday 20th October
Prep - 2 Swimming at Brimbank Aquatic Centre
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 21st October
Prep - 2 Swimming at Brimbank Aquatic Centre
Wednesday 22nd October
Prep - 2 Swimming at Brimbank Aquatic Centre
School Advisory Council (SAC) at 7pm
Thursday 23rd October
Prep Swimming at Brimbank Aquatic Centre
Fr Gerard visiting Senior School classes
Friday 24th October
Years 1 - 2 Swimming at Brimbank Aquatic Centre
Senior School Year Level Mass 9am
Saturday 25th October
Sunday 26th October
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week 5
Monday 3rd November
School Closure: TIL Day
Tuesday 4th November
School Closure: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Wednesday 5th November
Thursday 6th November
Friday 7th November
2026 Prep Transition Session 1 both Parent & Student 9am to 10am
Junior Years Excursion: Bundoora Heritage Park
Saturday 8th November
Sunday 9th November
Feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Week 7
Monday 17th November
2026 Student Transition Day 1 (Prep – Grade 5’s)
Prep - Year 2 Assembly at 2:30pm
Tuesday 18th November
Wednesday 19th November
Fr Gerard visiting Junior School classes at 10am
School Improvement Network - Leadership off-site
Thursday 20th November
Friday 21st November
2026 Prep Transition Session 3 Student only 9am to 10.45am
Junior School Year Level Mass 9am
Deputy Principal’s Network
Saturday 22nd November
Sunday 23rd November
Christ the King
Week 9
Monday 1st December
School Closure Day
Tuesday 2nd December
2026 Leadership planning day (off-site)
Wednesday 3rd December
Fr Gerard visiting Prep classes at 10am
Thursday 4th December
Year Prep Year Level Mass 9am
MSO Incursion - P-6
Friday 5th December
Principal’s Network
Reports due to leadership
Saturday 6th December
Sunday 7th December
Second Sunday in Advent
Week 11
Monday 15th December
Year 6 Graduation Liturgy & Presentation Night 6.00pm
Reports sent home
No assembly this week due to the awards ceremony tomorrow
Tuesday 16th December
Whole School Mass 9.00am
End of Year Award Ceremony
Last Day Of Term (3.15pm Finish)
Wednesday 17th December
School Closure: 2026 Handover and planning day (finish at 1pm)
Thursday 18th December
School Closure: Staff Lunch
TIL Day for staff
Friday 19th December
TIL Day for staff
Saturday 20th December
Sunday 21st December
Fourth Sunday of Advent
