Term 4 Week 3 of 11
Friday, 24th October 2025
Message from the Principal
Dear parents and carers,
Term 4 is well underway, and I’m pleased to say our students are doing well. The Year 1/2 students
have shown great resilience and new skills in being involved in the swimming program which concludes his week. The Year 5’s went to their Sovereign Hill camp and received glowing feedback about their excellent behaviour and positive attitude.
A big thanks to the mums who cooked hot dogs for our students on Monday. Thanks to Caroline,
Paulina, Caterina, Tien, Christine, Wendy and Christine who helped on the day. I know the children really enjoyed them.
2026 organisation continues to be a large part of my role and the role of our leadership team. We are almost finished putting together all dates and classroom teachers for 2026 and are beginning the process of placing students in their 2026 classes. Next week we will be meeting our 2026 Preps for their first transition which is always an exciting time for our school. We will continue to keep you in the loop about this.
Issues with students on social media continue to come up from time to time. A reminder that Primary School children should not be on social dia now and this will be further enforced with the upcoming new legislation.
Best Wishes
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.
World Teacher’s Day - Friday 31st October
This coming week, we acknowledge World Teachers’ Day – a special opportunity to give thanks for the dedicated teachers, learning support officers and school leaders who serve our community with faith, compassion and commitment.
Teaching in a Catholic school is more than a profession – it is a vocation and a ministry of service. Each day, our staff live out our school’s mission by nurturing the hearts, minds and spirits of our students. Through their words and actions, they share the light of Christ and inspire our children to grow in knowledge, faith and love.
We are deeply grateful for the countless ways our teachers and support staff care for our students – guiding learning, fostering creativity, and walking alongside each child on their learning journey. Their dedication, patience and joy make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and families.
On behalf of our school community, we offer our heartfelt thanks and blessings to all our staff. May God continue to guide and strengthen you in your important work and know how valued and appreciated you are!
Happy World Teachers’ Day to our wonderful staff – and thank you for all that you do in the spirit of faith, hope and love.
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
Wellbeing, Child Safety & Community Leader
THE PBL focus for Week 3 and 4 is being
Responsible
IDEAS TO REINFORCE THIS MESSAGE AT HOME:
Class Student
Recount
Our Sovereign Hill Camp by Jenoleela
On October 13th, we visited Sovereign Hill not just for fun, but to learn about life in 1854.
On day 1, we made our way to Ballarat and, after a one-hour drive, arrived at the Eureka Centre.
Next, we headed to our cabins inside Sovereign Hill and got prepared for the AURA show.
The following day, we got dressed as if it were 1854 and went to school. We wore old-fashioned clothes, and we sowed, used quills and practised our x16 times tables. Next, we journeyed down the Red Hill Mine and saw a huge gold nugget.
On the last day, we went out panning for gold in a riverbed and tried to strike it rich!
Gold Rush Adventures at Sovereign Hill
On Monday the 13th of October, the year 5s along with our senior teachers all went to Sovereign Hill for camp.
Firstly, we got on the bus from school then we drove for at least an hour to the Eureka centre. Before going to Sovereign Hill, we went to the Eureka centre to explore and learn more about the Eureka Stockade. After exploring the Eureka Centre, we got back onto the bus and headed straight to Sovereign Hill.
When we arrived, we all took random luggages then the teacher called our names to go to our cabins. We got to spend time in our cabins and hangout with our friends. Afterwards, we all got ready for dinner. We then moved off to the Aura light show where we watched in 3D exploring the creation, and the discovery of Gold. We also got to experience the Eureka stockade outside.
After the light show, we all went back to our cabins and got ready for bed.
Then the next day we woke up at 6:30am to get ready for breakfast and costume school. I was in St Peter's denominational school. We all got to dress up in our school costumes. After a long day at school we all went back to our cabins to rest. Next, we had dinner at the New York Bakery. After dinner, we watched the movie Ice Age. The next morning, we had to wake up early again and be ready for costume school. After school, we all had lunch, did gold panning, and explored the Red Hill mine tour. Afterwards, we went back on the bus to head back to school.
OUR ADVENTUROUS CAMP!
On the 13th of October 2025, the grade five students went on a three-day camp trip to Sovereign Hill to see how people lived during the Gold Rush.
Night and activities:
The first night of camp, we wore 3D glasses and watched a short movie about how the earth was made, how gold formed underground and how it was one of the oldest minerals on earth. We then went on a trailer /van ride to the woods at a train stop to watch a movie about the Aboriginals’ view of gold and what they thought about it. To end the night off, we watched a live play of the Eureka Stockade, which was very interesting because of how brutally the miners were treated and how the police at that time showed no remorse.
Costume school:
Costume school was when we changed into the clothes of children from the 1850’s and it was so fun. We had all these old-fashioned games like paddle and ring toss, and it was really inclusive. We all felt like children from the gold mining era. We had to call women, ma’am and men, sir and it was always ladies first and men last. We also had to accompany the ladies to the bin (which was right across the street), but we had to act like kids from the olden days. Overall, it was one of the best parts of camp.
Exploring Sovereign Hill:
Exploring Sovereign Hill was so fun because we were looking for the tour, but on the way there, we visited the bank, which had a mini statue of the biggest gold nugget ever found in the world by a miner. We also visited the theatre, which had a stage for a play, and we also visited some houses to see how people lived back then.
Sovereign Hill camp was the most inspirational, funniest and most memorable camp ever.
5A Jenoleela N
5B Nithatling H
5C George K
For Visual Arts this term we are focusing on construction using recycled materials. We aim to create art pieces that are community and Earth focused; reusing and repurposing resources.
We kindly ask if you can please donate the following items:
Paper towel rolls (not toilet rolls please)
Religious Education
October is the Month of the Rosary
“In times of trouble, saying the Rosary is like holding the Blessed Mother’s hand”
The Rosary is a meditative prayer that the faithful have prayed for hundreds of years. It centres around Mother Mary, recognising that she intercedes in our prayers and that in turn, Jesus listens to his mother’s pleas (remember the story of the Wedding in Cana?). The Rosary invites us to meditate on divine mysteries that happened in Mary and Jesus’ lives, which then helps us grow in love and faith in God.
View the QR code for a printable guide to the Rosary.
Reflection: Who taught you to pray the Rosary?
Here’s one of the prayers your family can practise at home!
The “Glory Be”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
2026 Sacraments
Letters will be sent out soon via Operoo to Year 3 and Year 5 students outlining next year’s Sacramental schedule. It is important to note that the following Sacraments will be offered next year to our students in these respective year levels:
Year 4 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation & Sacrament of First Eucharist
Year 6 - Sacrament of Confirmation
In Faith
SUNDAY GOSPEL
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
We reflect
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
Gratitude for Your Support – Sponsoring Children in Uganda
Thank you to everyone who listened to the stories from our visit to Uganda. Many were deeply moved by the experiences shared, and your response has been truly inspiring.
If you’ve taken a sponsorship form, we kindly ask that you return it to the parish office as soon as possible so we can finalise the process. And if you’re still considering sponsorship, we encourage you to take that step. Your generosity is creating real change and offering hope to children who need it most. Thank you for being part of this meaningful journey.
Thank you
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Iraqi community for their generous support and hard work in repairing Gate 1 at no expense to the Church. Your time, effort, and commitment to improving this space have not gone unnoticed.
Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful.
Wheelchair Needed for Young Woman
We’re reaching out to our community with a heartfelt request. A 23-year-old woman, recently disabled after being struck by shrapnel in Afghanistan, she is currently hiring a wheelchair to manage her mobility. Unfortunately, the cost is becoming unsustainable, and she may soon be without one.
If anyone has a wheelchair that they’re willing to donate or lend, it will make a tremendous difference in her daily life.
If you can help or know someone who might be able to assist, please contact the Parish Office or Andrew from St Vinnies.
All Souls Day
Next weekend, during all Masses, we will offer prayers for those who have passed away. After the entrance hymn, parishioners will be invited to come forward and place the names of their departed loved ones at the foot of the cross a powerful symbol of our community joining together in prayer and remembrance.
Student of the Week Awards: Week 2
Two B
Belinda Collins
Carter D - For displaying responsible behaviour at the pool and participating with enthusiasm during the lessons. Great job Carter!!
Helen T - For working really well at identifying halves and quarters of shapes during maths lessons. Fantastic work Helen!!
Kris S - For doing a great job writing persuasive sentences during writing sessions and giving a reason why you like a particular topic. Keep up the great work Kris!!
Japanese:
Yumiko Aiki
Jenny V (1B) - For being a responsible student who displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude during Japanese class. Well done Jenny!
Performing Arts:
Jody Banks
Akot L (2C) - For his excellent approach to learning during Performing Arts lessons and for the respectfulness and responsibility he demonstrates at school. Keep up the amazing music skills and positive attitude to learning, Akot!
Visual Arts:
Emma Lyons-Pell & Tosh Kaan
Cedar T (PA) For being resilient and enthusiastic and following the steps to construct a toy out of paper. Well done Cedar!
S T E M:
Joanne Abos-Padilla
Violet T (1C) - For using the five senses like a scientist to make careful observations and record them with clear drawings and notes.
P.E:
David 2C - For performing excellent single-arm strike skills during sport games. You have excelled with your movement skills and continue to always improve. Well done!
Prep A
Olivia Duvcevski
Zeth S - For creating detailed drawings of the beginning, middle, and end of the story ‘Little Red Riding Hood.’ Well done!
Prep B
Kurt Caguin
Jacob M - For being a responsible learner during spelling, writing his name and letters carefully. Keep up the good work Jacob!
Filomina - For being resilient, always trying her best in all learning activities and asking for help. Well done Filomina!
Prep C
Carla Krsticevic
Benny P- For your fantastic effort in asking questions to collect data and using tally marks to record people's answers.
One A
Thomas Pham
Cedar Z - For being a persistent and responsible learner by showing your eagerness to learn, to listen to all instructions and to participate in all classroom activities. Well done, Cedar.
Israel S - For being resilient and patient when you were not able to do tasks because of your broken arm. You always asked for help and continued on with your learning without complaining. Well done, Israel.
One B
Sophie Dillon
Angok D - For completing your inquiry task independently and showing great responsibility for your learning!
Faith M - For being a responsible role model and showing excellent leadership during swimming sessions!
Gabriel M - For your positive attitude and determination, which has led to fantastic progress in your reading!
One C
Dorothy Hall
Jesse - For consistently challenging himself in his learning and making great progress with reading and maths.
Nei Tei So - For being a responsible learner and organising herself for swimming.
Leo L - For being a respectful and responsible learner when helping to clean and tidy the classroom.
Nicholas M - For being a resilient learner and demonstrating increased focus during learning time.
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
